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Post by crewman 7k on Jan 4, 2010 18:51:39 GMT 12
well ivan will get that sorted,, when we had it running in shed it was screaming very nicly, real bugger ah!, if he gets it out in othe races i think there might be some steel work coming up next week. cheers on the info..  |
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Post by gisspeedway on Jan 4, 2010 19:14:36 GMT 12
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Post by gisspeedway on Jan 4, 2010 20:25:21 GMT 12
Sorry bout delay in posting SIDECAR RESULTS ..
Double dutys ..
AND just got run over ...
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Post by batty73 on Jan 4, 2010 20:33:10 GMT 12
what happened in the sidecars as I only heard the ambulance was coming back in..........
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Post by 4zfed on Jan 5, 2010 5:15:11 GMT 12
Anymore info on this matter?
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Post by LRT on Jan 5, 2010 7:53:07 GMT 12
Well what can I say.  Quick run down on the days events.......... Pulled into Opotiki caltex to fill up on way down, sheared the stub axle off the trailer. Try to find an engineer in opotiki on a public holiday. We found one that was willing to work  Got that sorted, headed for Gizzy. 5 mins into gordge hit a possum  . Now thats not normally an issue.........In the landcruiser, but we were in the falcon  . Did a bit of damage, smashed the trailer light fittings and a bit of other stuff. Carried on through the gordge only to hit stones/rocks, more damage. We carried on and made it. ;D Gizzy let us take to the track for a pre meeting practice ;D ;D ;D. Did two laps.......bang, bang, bang. Hello, loose flywheel. Sweet, 25 mins to get it sorted. They wouldn't delay the race so we missed the gate by one minute  . Headed out for the consolation races ;D Hit turn two, bang...........The F%#$@&N gearbox  Had enough by now so the car went on the trailer. I've just found my boogie track LOL. Oh well there is always next year.  Congrats to Gizzy on the win and as a result they are now the proud holders of the first 'Gladiators vs Crusaders' cup. Which I understand to be an annual event now. See you at KK next year boys. Special thanks to the Gizzy boys for the work done on my car and to Bruce Harding and family for putting us up for the night!!! |
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Post by scraggy on Jan 5, 2010 8:30:09 GMT 12
Hi All was a long night at the track after a couple of Sidecar incidents, our thoughts are with Mick and Blink 35V as seen in the photo attached . and our thoughts also go out to the Number 1 Aussie unit of Mick Headland after the heavy hit at turn 1, will try and get info on their health. cheers Scraggy Attachments:
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Post by scraggy on Jan 5, 2010 8:36:53 GMT 12
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Post by gisspeedway on Jan 5, 2010 10:36:07 GMT 12
WELL DONE AND THANKS TO ALL THE SIDECAR CREWS AND SUPPORTERS... THANKS TO KK Stockcars for traveling over, We'll see you next year.. Sorry bout the length of the meeting BUT when accidents happen like last night ALL precautions have to take place for the well being of those concerned. Full race results now posted on www.gisbornespeedway.com |
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Post by Speedway Central (David) on Jan 5, 2010 10:48:34 GMT 12
WELL DONE AND THANKS TO ALL THE SIDECAR CREWS AND SUPPORTERS... THANKS TO KK Stockcars for traveling over, We'll see you next year.. Sorry bout the length of the meeting BUT when accidents happen like last night ALL precautions have to take place for the well being of those concerned. Full race results now posted on www.gisbornespeedway.comWas a long but good night, arrived home 4am  . Anyone heard the condition of the Sidecar drivers/swingers. |
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Post by scraggy on Jan 5, 2010 11:20:59 GMT 12
Hi David
the crew of 35V have been released from hospital and are back home in Wanganui, bruised and sore.
the Australian pairing 1AUS are believed to have a broken ankle (rider) and broken leg (swinger)
Thanks for coming over to Gisborne and glad to hear you enjoyed your night.
cheers Scraggy
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Post by numbum on Jan 5, 2010 15:57:14 GMT 12
Just got back to palmy, thanks to scraggy and everyone at Gizzy for their hospitality had an awesome night.
Hope the injured riders make a speedy recovery.
Cheers
Numbum
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Post by squeaky8g on Jan 5, 2010 20:32:36 GMT 12
Thanx KihiKihi for the teams race ,a long trip but hopefully it was worth while,sure things went wrong an things could of gone better but it is all in the learning, we learnt too -the biggest thing we learnt was that when we look at you guys we look at how far we have come( it's not that long ago-believe me)we also learnt compassion while still craving the passion to win ;D ;D Ivan,Karl,James,Kurt and Stuart did your selves proud,stick with it,set goals(small achievable ones)an build from their,sure you will get hidings an you will get knockers but at the end of the day if you can get some consistency in the team an build on it results will come.  ;D ;D We the Gladiators use to do 1 teams race a year(NZs) We have already done 8 this year and have another minimum 9 to do an if results go our way possibly another 3 or 4.Teams racing comes at a cost an thats what Winter is for fund raising an team bonding an its a formula that is certainly working well for us,Sure there is personality clashes(i.e Me an Brett)but we put them aside for the cause an hell who knows respect is getting earnt both ways an perhaps past can be past but we'll see.At the moment focus is on 1 PRIZE and thats the Big one .If you can get momentum going it will start building itself.We all start somewhere an when its at the bottom you dont forget where you come from See you at the N.Z Superstocks at the end of the month ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by greg on Jan 5, 2010 20:39:41 GMT 12
Thanx KihiKihi for the teams race ,a long trip but hopefully it was worth while,sure things went wrong an things could of gone better but it is all in the learning, we learnt too -the biggest thing we learnt was that when we look at you guys we look at how far we have come( it's not that long ago-believe me)we also learnt compassion while still craving the passion to win ;D ;D Ivan,Karl,James,Kurt and Stuart did your selves proud,stick with it,set goals(small achievable ones)an build from their,sure you will get hidings an you will get knockers but at the end of the day if you can get some consistency in the team an build on it results will come. ;D ;D We the Gladiators use to do 1 teams race a year(NZs) We have already done 8 this year and have another minimum 9 to do an if results go our way possibly another 3 or 4.Teams racing comes at a cost an thats what Winter is for fund raising an team bonding an its a formula that is certainly working well for us,Sure there is personality clashes(i.e Me an Brett)but we put them aside for the cause an hell who knows respect is getting earnt both ways an perhaps past can be past but we'll see.At the moment focus is on 1 PRIZE and thats the Big one .If you can get momentum going it will start building itself.We all start somewhere an when its at the bottom you don't forget where you come from See you at the N.Z Superstocks at the end of the month ;D ;D ;D Wise words their Bruce, congrats to your team on the win. Will be interesting to see how much the Crusaders have improved by the time they take you guys on again next season. Remember if you guys get through your teams race at Rotovegas without too much damage your more than welcome to bring the cars over to Kihikihi for a bit of a skid on the 17th. |
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Post by squeaky8g on Jan 5, 2010 20:43:40 GMT 12
Thanks for reminding us,we did actually think about that a few months back,I think me an Bacon be keen ;D ;D ;D
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Post by sonic33 on Jan 5, 2010 21:16:00 GMT 12
What a great photo. Hope all is reasonable well health wise for the riders.
That will have to be on next years crash calendar. Thanx for posting Scraggy. Hope it didn't land on the guys below.
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Post by LRT on Jan 6, 2010 10:07:24 GMT 12
Thanks for the words of encouragement Bruce(squeeqy8g). You are right. We are where you guys were. What alot of people don't realise is 4 of the 5 team members are first year drivers. They have probally done 3 or 4 meeting each in their stockcars so it is a big ask to expect these guys to go teams racing.....But their hearts are in the right place and for that they have my utmost respect. I feel for them that I have not made the start line for the past 2 races, first blowing the motor on the hot laps and two blowing the gearbox. Unbeleivable after two years of trouble free racing . The first goal for the team is for every car to make the start line LOL. Once again thanks for a gr8 weekend!!! |
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Post by jayrea on Jan 6, 2010 11:35:05 GMT 12
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Post by 4zfed on Jan 6, 2010 12:58:25 GMT 12
Not something any1 wants to see i wish all concerned a speedy recovery  |
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Post by squeaky8g on Jan 6, 2010 19:05:07 GMT 12
We Know what your saying ,it's a big ask on any driver to go teams racing;it's even harder when you havent got competitive machinery(by that I mean fast cars$$$)an when your a new driver the unkown is 10 times worse.As long as your safe in your car and drive with self preservation in mind you eliminate 75% of the risk of getting hurt Time in the seat does wonders,each teams race survived is like a medal-just cant beat that feeling an then imagine the feeling of beating a team you've always admired(for me the MAULERS)what a rush ;D ;D ;D Hopefully when I look back in a few years I'll be able to say,yup I remember the day we beat the CRUSADERS back when them fullas were all new (will always have a soft spot for KihiKihi) ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Got that sorted, headed for Gizzy. 5 mins into gordge hit a possum 
. Now thats not normally an issue.........In the landcruiser, but we were in the falcon 
. Did a bit of damage, smashed the trailer light fittings and a bit of other stuff. Carried on through the gordge only to hit stones/rocks, more damage.
. Headed out for the consolation races ;D Hit turn two, bang...........The F%#$@&N gearbox 
. Anyone heard the condition of the Sidecar drivers/swingers.
