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Post by weetix on Apr 15, 2009 19:27:53 GMT 12
with only 3 cars fronting this year (2 of which 4 sale now) will we see alot less of these guys next year please tell me theres more cars out there awsome class 2 watch
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Post by greg on Apr 15, 2009 20:02:30 GMT 12
Four fronted that I know of; 17R Grant Swindlehurst, 18R Dennis Hanson, 22R Glen Lloyd and 666R Matt Fergusson.
Mod numbers at Rotorua always go up and down. If you look over the last decade sometimes they have 10 sometimes they have 0.
All that is needed is for the Auckland & Huntly Mods is to sit down with the Rotorua promotion and work out 4 meetings where they agree to turn up with 10-12 cars next season to ensure Mods have an on going presence at Rotorua.
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Post by Devilracer on Apr 15, 2009 21:40:37 GMT 12
Unfortunatly mod numbers are not looking good for next year either. 15R - Unsure if he will race next year. 16R - Unsure yet weather we will run this car, have to find a driver first. 17R - Will do meetings he can. 18R - Car for sale, not fussed if its not sold but at that price it will sell. 22R - Car for sale, unable to do meetings due to other commitments. 58R - Car still for sale. 666R - Car sold. I do hope there is some new drivers coming thru for next year but at this stage there could only be 2 for 09/10.  |
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Post by drew on Apr 16, 2009 10:46:43 GMT 12
That is some somber reading. Hopefully its just a phase, at the bottom of its cycle, and numbers will increase soon. Sadly, Greymouth has gone the same way, with only three mods "on the coast" now, one of which is based in Westport... On the opposite end of the spectrum, the class is booming here in Stratford, and perhaps we may see the remaining R cars here a bit more often through next season? Drew |
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Post by Devilracer on Apr 17, 2009 20:32:45 GMT 12
It is really sad to see but with good numbers in Stratford and Auckland and numbers picking up at Huntly once again the class should be ok for next season. I do think the 3 tracks need to work together ALOT to help the class more.
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Post by greg on Apr 17, 2009 22:28:14 GMT 12
That is some somber reading. Hopefully its just a phase, at the bottom of its cycle, and numbers will increase soon. Sadly, Greymouth has gone the same way, with only three mods "on the coast" now, one of which is based in Westport... On the opposite end of the spectrum, the class is booming here in Stratford, and perhaps we may see the remaining R cars here a bit more often through next season? Drew Yeah thats strange, the Coast seemed to be gaining momentum for a while. Any idea where they have all dissapeared to Drew?? That I can think of there was at one point........... 6GM Brandon Parkinson - Stll around and going well. 7GM Stephen Thompson - Looked to be a rising superstar then sold the Lindsay Hughes Mod to Invercargill. Surely we haven't seen the last of him? 32GM Iain Whyte - Was one of the only GM Mods in the late 90"s. Bought a new Lovelady a couple of seasons ago but seems to have dissapeared. 33GM Robbie Brown - I see he is still involved in the Club side of thing but can't remember the last time I saw his ex 29C Harris Godzilla on track. 67GM Nigel Nevin - Still racing but back as a 'C' |
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Post by damo1018 on Apr 18, 2009 9:19:19 GMT 12
correct me if im wrong. but robbie browns ex 29c/2NZ car of glen leechs is now in the hands of grank harkess.
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Post by modsprintsnz on Apr 18, 2009 22:03:55 GMT 12
Getting off the original subject somewhat - but on the topic of Stephen Thompson, last I knew he made a brief return to where he started out and campaigned a T.Q. midget (out of Nelson I think) pretty sure it's the one listed on the For Sale board now 88n?.....
Sad loss to ANY class a very talented and somewhat under-rated driver IMO....
Looks as if the ol' "Modifieds Are Fine" statement is looking grim...numbers seem to be down at the tracks - I assume many are just tucked up in garages at the moment???
Sdemon
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Post by Cabby1 on Apr 19, 2009 11:58:42 GMT 12
correct me if im wrong. but robbie browns ex 29c/2NZ car of glen leechs is now in the hands of grank harkess. You are correct grant brought the ex 29c/33gm and i belive raced it at least once at the glen this season |
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Post by greg on Apr 19, 2009 14:46:06 GMT 12
correct me if im wrong. but robbie browns ex 29c/2NZ car of glen leechs is now in the hands of grank harkess. You are correct grant brought the ex 29c/33gm and i belive raced it at least once at the glen this season Thanks Cabby & Damo That would explain why he was running as a GM this season rather than a C. Hopefully the 94GM Mod may do a few more meetings next season. Good to hear Thompson has been racing a bit to Sdemon, maybe the racing he did this season has got him keen to come back full time. Preferably in a Mod of course  |
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Post by craig on Apr 19, 2009 16:10:18 GMT 12
Looks as if the ol' "Modifieds Are Fine" statement is looking grim...numbers seem to be down at the tracks - I assume many are just tucked up in garages at the moment??? Sdemon Far from looking grim at Woodford Glen I'd say. I work with 1 'new to the modified class' driver - who bought the 'steal' of the year with 69W, he has had another guy around to his garage this week who sat in the ex 69w, & now is actively looking for a car for next season. Know a midget driver who once sells his midget will go & buy a modified immediately. The way macgors member 'mayberacermaybenot' has been actively asking q&a's on modifieds for sale on trademe (trademe user name jono.wilson992) anythings possible. He will set the world on fire that man.... |
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Post by craig on Apr 19, 2009 16:13:35 GMT 12
You are correct grant brought the ex 29c/33gm and i belive raced it at least once at the glen this season Thanks Cabby & Damo That would explain why he was running as a GM this season rather than a C. Hopefully the 94GM Mod may do a few more meetings next season. Good to hear Thompson has been racing a bit to Sdemon, maybe the racing he did this season has got him keen to come back full time. Preferably in a Mod of course Grant is based on the coast livingwise & workwise at present. Have heard Thompson is in the market for a modified, how true that is, am unsure. |
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Post by weetix on Apr 20, 2009 19:57:33 GMT 12
does any one no were the andrew jenkins and dave gaskin cars wound up
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Post by greg on Apr 20, 2009 20:05:15 GMT 12
does any one no were the andrew jenkins and dave gaskin cars wound up I believe the 96R ex Haigh Mod is still sitting in the shed as Andrew is living in Aus. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2009 8:06:58 GMT 12
im sure it been thought about ,but will say it, why dont the drivers of, wp, huntly and vegas, get together, like the north island minisprint club, actually put stratford and welly in there, and try to work together between the drivers and promotions, to ensure good fields therefore great racing,
just my 2 cents worth
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Post by MattH on Apr 24, 2009 12:24:14 GMT 12
im sure it been thought about ,but will say it, why dont the drivers of, wp, huntly and vegas, get together, like the north island minisprint club, actually put stratford and welly in there, and try to work together between the drivers and promotions, to ensure good fields therefore great racing, just my 2 cents worth Yes it has been discussed and i'm sure there will be further behind the scene discussions this winter. Problem is "work together between the drivers and promotions" means promotions listening to drivers, and heaven forbid other promotions Would make a good tui billboard |
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Post by modsprintsnz on Apr 24, 2009 12:25:33 GMT 12
Looks as if the ol' "Modifieds Are Fine" statement is looking grim...numbers seem to be down at the tracks - I assume many are just tucked up in garages at the moment??? Sdemon Far from looking grim at Woodford Glen I'd say. I work with 1 'new to the modified class' driver - who bought the 'steal' of the year with 69W, he has had another guy around to his garage this week who sat in the ex 69w, & now is actively looking for a car for next season. Know a midget driver who once sells his midget will go & buy a modified immediately. The way macgors member 'mayberacermaybenot' has been actively asking q&a's on modifieds for sale on trademe (trademe user name jono.wilson992) anythings possible. He will set the world on fire that man.... Good to hear - shame that like the other winged V8 class they "really" only have one full-time track to run at - the sprintcars "war of the wings" series has been a god-send for the class, but still not really working as far as boosting numbers at the other tracks that they run at, Cromwell being maybe the exception......I'll watch the progression of both these classes over the next while with great interest. Has Gary had any interest in the midget yet??? Sdemon |
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Post by wiseoldfart on Apr 24, 2009 16:51:50 GMT 12
of note i see that there is a few more modifieds on the for sale list
13c on trade me
16c on here
41a on trade me and here
17c on trade me
15c was on trade me and has sold (who brought it?) thats what i would have called the deal of the season at $4500 as a roller with kse box etc etc
69w in chch
whats happening with 77s and 55s?
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Post by craig on Apr 24, 2009 18:26:19 GMT 12
Far from looking grim at Woodford Glen I'd say. I work with 1 'new to the modified class' driver - who bought the 'steal' of the year with 69W, he has had another guy around to his garage this week who sat in the ex 69w, & now is actively looking for a car for next season. Know a midget driver who once sells his midget will go & buy a modified immediately. The way macgors member 'mayberacermaybenot' has been actively asking q&a's on modifieds for sale on trademe (trademe user name jono.wilson992) anythings possible. He will set the world on fire that man.... Good to hear - shame that like the other winged V8 class they "really" only have one full-time track to run at - the sprintcars "war of the wings" series has been a god-send for the class, but still not really working as far as boosting numbers at the other tracks that they run at, Cromwell being maybe the exception......I'll watch the progression of both these classes over the next while with great interest. Has Gary had any interest in the midget yet??? Sdemon Sdemon, sorry, haven't heard if he has had any interest or not. Yes, I agree with you re not really having more than one full time track to run at. Each grade has their loyal following but it makes it hard to 'showcase' them off to new fans etc. |
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Post by modsprintsnz on Apr 24, 2009 18:40:02 GMT 12
Good to hear - shame that like the other winged V8 class they "really" only have one full-time track to run at - the sprintcars "war of the wings" series has been a god-send for the class, but still not really working as far as boosting numbers at the other tracks that they run at, Cromwell being maybe the exception......I'll watch the progression of both these classes over the next while with great interest. Has Gary had any interest in the midget yet??? Sdemon Sdemon, sorry, haven't heard if he has had any interest or not. Yes, I agree with you re not really having more than one full time track to run at. Each grade has their loyal following but it makes it hard to 'showcase' them off to new fans etc. Here here!!! totally agree the class that SO many of the modified stars have been through struggles from the same issue!!! (Modifiedsprints in case you cant guess) Sdemon |
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