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Post by sandy898 on Dec 23, 2009 19:13:51 GMT 12
hey there just wanting to know if wanganui are still on track to open this weekend?? im keen to come turn some laps than go to welly teams champs  |
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Post by handbag on Dec 23, 2009 19:22:24 GMT 12
Fence being finished off this afternoon all looking good believe it is all go  |
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Post by chris56 on Dec 23, 2009 20:25:49 GMT 12
and people were worried about the track not being ready etc i know afew meetings got canned but they'll got there
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Post by sandy898 on Dec 28, 2009 12:27:38 GMT 12
What a waste of time heading down there. Rang to make sure meeting was all go just after lunch, told it was on. loaded up got the family sorted and headed down, only to get to the gate at 5.15pm for 7pm start to find a Hawkes bay superstock there and the gates locked. Not one person from the club had the decency to hang around and explain what was happening.. Not even there own drivers new as i seen them heading out as i went back to town. Got told they were expecting rain, but when i left to head back to New Plymouth at 7pm the sun was shining and it was hot. I hope someone down there can explain cos towing a car there wasn't cheap in this recession, and i took a day off work to make the trip.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2009 13:12:31 GMT 12
what a way to treat visiting cars and locals for that matter. Cemetary Circuit, Jet Sprints, Powerboats on the river and FMX tonight at Cooks Gardens, speedweeks been a great success.
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Post by tommo65s on Dec 28, 2009 19:45:11 GMT 12
BIG THUMBS DOWN FOR OCEANVIEW SPEEDWAY! What a poorly run operation. Towed car down also and was astounded the reason for cancellation was weather!!! It was bloody hot where I was sitting and not a drop of rain. Should not have bothered! Would encourage all drivers who were also out of pocket (and patience) who drove from out of town to attend only to find the gates locked, that they express these concerns directly to Speedway NZ. At the very least Oceanview Speedway should have had the decency to put a sign up either saying it was cancelled and the reason, or putting someone on the gate to give an explanation. Preferably should not have been the lame excuse given. |
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Post by dm on Dec 28, 2009 20:23:33 GMT 12
Well I'm not defending the way things were done but I work opposite the speedway on the other side of the river and it started raining at about 7.30ish and never stopped for the rest of the night. So in hindsight it was a good call but feel sorry for the drivers that towed all that way.
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Post by nogrip-31gm on Dec 28, 2009 20:29:29 GMT 12
do they have radio broadcasts there? i think even our club does, but its easy to tell if ours is on or off  perhaps travellers should find out the local radio station that does the announcments and tune in before heading off... but that doesnt wash the fact that it was canned and no one there at or signs etc... better luck next time ae |
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Post by tommo65s on Dec 28, 2009 20:41:06 GMT 12
Good points about radio stations. Just looked at the site again and couldn't find any reference to a radio station to listen to re cancellations. Perhaps as a courtesy to out of towners they could put on their website the name and number of the radio station that advises if speedway is cancelled or not?? At least that way you could tune in before you reach wangas. It would also be helpful to know what time this is broadcast.
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Post by nogrip-31gm on Dec 28, 2009 21:08:33 GMT 12
also do they require out of towners to get in touch with the class reps to let them know your coming?
could be a good way of getting cancellations through if the reps know your on your way, they could call and say stay at home.....
just a few things i know some clubs do to make life a little bit easier...
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Post by angela on Dec 28, 2009 21:43:10 GMT 12
Just to let every one know the meeting was cancelled at 2.45 due to the weather forcast and to let the out of town drivers know early that it was cancelled. We put it on the website and let the radio know and also left message on the track phone. All drivers contacts were notified so they could let any out of town drivers know that it was cancelled. Any out of town drivers must contact the class contact so they can let these people know of changes . I really don't know what else we could of done.
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Post by avgas on Dec 29, 2009 6:44:09 GMT 12
Angela thank you for stepping up with some answers to why the meeting was cancelled.
Can you please answer how you can run a meeting without the outside safety barrier?
This is the fence to keep spectators back from the catch fence.
As this morning I have been out and it is not there also the pits are not fenced either.
Looking forward to your answer as at 2.45pm when you say the meeting was cancelled we checked at 4pm on the web and was still on at 4pm.
Are you allowed to run a meetings without practices.
You were very lucky the weather came thru for you!
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Post by gubby49p on Dec 29, 2009 8:30:00 GMT 12
everyone should just get over it wots happened is happened i went over to wanga to race got there at four and they were locking the gates i was a bit gutted at first az wen i txted them eariler it was still on so left palmy got there and it was canned but that part of racing i got over it pretty fast az i enjoy racing at wanga and il be going bak to support the club see u then
gubby;s racing 49p ministock
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Post by dm on Dec 29, 2009 13:03:32 GMT 12
I will just say that there may be things done wrong etc before the NZ stockcars but if you don't go because of them, then your gonna miss a friggin action packed weekend around that drivers track. Cant wait ;D I'll be there even if I have to pull a sickie  |
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Post by angela on Dec 29, 2009 16:36:00 GMT 12
In reply to avgas
First I ask how you can enter our complex when it is locked,
as per the crowd controll fence we had a netting to go around before the meeting was to be run also the fence in the pits was deemed to be fine as there is a bank there to stop cars
these items will be completed over the next week. Again when a group off deicated people are working hard to get every thing done and people are judging from the side lines it makes us all feel like giving up!! But we are committed to the club and are doing the best we can with the resouces we have and the time we have. I myself have been spending all day working at my full time job and then spending hours at the track sometimes getting home at 10pm to have tea and go to bed. Then also spending my days off doing work for the speedway. So if you are concerned about what is happening I invite you to join the club and come and help out!!!!!!
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Post by avgas on Dec 29, 2009 16:43:21 GMT 12
We have an aircraft so can easily see what is going on without entering your locked complex.
Thanks for your answers.
Keep up the good work will all be worth it soon.
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Post by poi on Dec 29, 2009 16:54:18 GMT 12
Keep up the good work will all be worth it soon.[/quote]
wow was that the first positive comment from avgas about wanganui, keep up the good work angela.
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Post by 6vstreetstock on Dec 30, 2009 14:19:47 GMT 12
As long as we learn and improve all good.
I hope the drivers who had confirmed they were coming with the appropriate people are looked after.
Other than that roll on opening.
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Post by HIGHWAY45 on Dec 30, 2009 21:42:35 GMT 12
dont want to lose competitor numbers and registered drivers from not being running. nearly 3 months since some tracks held their opening meeting and wanagnui hasnt yet?  ?? |
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Post by Admin on Dec 31, 2009 9:47:14 GMT 12
Posted on behalf
To those responsible for the Wanganui Speedway facelift,
> As a person with a long time interest in the Wanganui speedway, in fact a
> founding member, I have been watching/waiting with interest in the way the
> recent improvements have taken shape at the motorsport complex. I
> understand
> the improvements have been necessary in order to accommodate the NZ
> Stockcar
> champs in the near future as well as an overdue facelift. After a recent
> visit to the speedway I have to say the extraordinary amount of work put
> in
> by the very dedicated group has paid dividends & the track is looking the
> best it has ever looked & these people have given the city of
> Wanganui/Whanganui/Whangavegas something to be very proud of so I have to
> say the facility remains in good hands & well done. Also, this has been
> completed in trying circumstances with a 'higher then average' rainfall
> delaying things.
> To those that have copped flack for the time delays I can only say I have
> been in the same position & it is human nature for such criticism in such
> circumstances but you have come through in the end, this is what they call
> 'character building'. I wish you well for the upcoming meetings & in the
> future.
> Thankyou, Charlie Berntsen.
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