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Post by grant on Jan 20, 2011 12:53:08 GMT 12
I see last week that Bernie placed a notice on this board that the WP committee had approved the running of the Teams meeting this year.
Thats great for all of us.
I also note that he called for interested teams to contact him.
Its now just over 6 weeks until this meeting, has anyone heard any more yet regarding teams coming or any other planning about this meeting.
With not being able to travel to Palmy this year I am looking forward to it and its always been a great earner for the club but cant help wonder if its being left a bit late to really promote or to excite teams into coming.
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Post by BarryB on Jan 20, 2011 13:28:54 GMT 12
I heard the ASSCC was to have a representative at the World 240's to talk to the drivers present. Haven't heard how that went.....
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Post by Speeding Away on Jan 20, 2011 15:11:46 GMT 12
Hi Grant & Barry,
Yes i was in Rotorua for the 240s finals, had a quick chat to someone from most teams we are hoping to get up. We have finalised travel and prize money now, and official letters will be going out Monday. With people fairly focused on the Palmy Teams first most are saying they are keen at this stage. I'd say the word is getting around now. We might even have a Team for Palmy.
Anyone wanting info can contact me (Dion) on 021 521 456 or dion@smashfest.co.nz. Also Bernie on 027 209 7725.
Bring it on.......
Dion
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Post by MadMarty13B on Jan 20, 2011 18:19:10 GMT 12
Hawkeyes are going to Auckland
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Post by Speeding Away on Jan 20, 2011 18:39:38 GMT 12
Thats good to hear Marty.
We are also looking at getting a 1 hour Doco Filmed of the event for TV3. Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor/character in the Doco we have guaranteed airtime. This includes any drivers who may want to promote their business/sport in this Doco can also contact me. We are filming a Doco of the NZ SUPER Mods and Dirt Cup for TV3 this weekend and next to air around March/April. (Thanks to Manurewa Recycling, CSL Container Sales and Leasing, Fastening Solutions, and Waikaraka Park Family Speedway)
Dion
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Post by Speeding Away on Jan 20, 2011 18:57:06 GMT 12
I forgot to tell ya Marty i am a HB lad through and through, used to sell programmes at the gate when i was about 10. Grew up at Meanee in the Micheal Long days. Cant wait to See a A vs HB final..... Say hi to my Uncle Dave Hunt he started it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2011 21:24:55 GMT 12
glad to see the event is being returned to the speedway public!
Dare I ask, someone was bound to, may as well be me.....will there be a change to the format of recent years gone by?Or is the event going to be run in similar fashion to previous years, which on the whole seemed udesireable to both the spectators and drivers?
Good luck, and cant wait to return to the park for what should be a cracker weekend!
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Post by Speeding Away on Jan 20, 2011 21:32:56 GMT 12
Yes, the format we are working toward is having the top 4 and bottom 4 decided on night 1. ( not who will be first and second) format will be confirmed soon.
Dion
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Post by MadMarty13B on Jan 20, 2011 21:51:49 GMT 12
Yes, the format we are working toward is having the top 4 and bottom 4 decided on night 1. ( not who will be first and second) format will be confirmed soon. Dion right direction already |
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Post by MENTL1 on Jan 20, 2011 21:53:55 GMT 12
I am super excited ;D I loved the teams nats in Auckland bring it on!!!!!!!
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Post by grant on Jan 20, 2011 23:26:06 GMT 12
Hi Grant & Barry, Yes i was in Rotorua for the 240s finals, had a quick chat to someone from most teams we are hoping to get up. We have finalised travel and prize money now, and official letters will be going out Monday. With people fairly focused on the Palmy Teams first most are saying they are keen at this stage. I'd say the word is getting around now. We might even have a Team for Palmy. Anyone wanting info can contact me (Dion) on 021 521 456 or dion@smashfest.co.nz. Also Bernie on 027 209 7725. Bring it on....... Dion excellent news Dion, keep the info coming |
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Post by cowboysfromhell on Jan 25, 2011 11:21:05 GMT 12
What is the date for this event? Trying to organise flights and accomadation for this event, Cheers.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2011 11:59:23 GMT 12
having 18 thousand flyers on hand at palmy may help get auckland gate numbers up, dont know if you would have to hand em out incognito at palmy or if they would be happy to let you walk and do the drops openly, but this is where you know you can find a large number of teams racing fans,, a bit of paid advertising there may also help, back handers to the announcing crew....
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Post by BarryB on Jan 25, 2011 12:21:47 GMT 12
.........or sending an actual team to race at Palmerston North would be a good start too. That is looking increasingly unlikely, and you'd have to think it'll difficult to entice a bunch of teams to Auckland if Auckland can't raise a side for Palmy. Let's hope I'm wrong on both counts........
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2011 12:35:07 GMT 12
the english team at auckland would be a huge boost, I spose theyre all home by then...
a promoters selection squad may be required... with no info on the website and not having been very often to the park over the this and last season its difficult to tell how many supers aucks have left
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Post by wildnaki on Jan 25, 2011 12:48:33 GMT 12
so what is the date? is it set in concrete?
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Post by craige on Jan 25, 2011 12:51:13 GMT 12
.........or sending an actual team to race at Palmerston North would be a good start too. That is looking increasingly unlikely, and you'd have to think it'll difficult to entice a bunch of teams to Auckland if Auckland can't raise a side for Palmy. Let's hope I'm wrong on both counts........ after talking to bruce today barry unlikely you will see a jaffa team at palmy teams |
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Post by kiatoa on Jan 25, 2011 13:06:49 GMT 12
.........or sending an actual team to race at Palmerston North would be a good start too. That is looking increasingly unlikely, and you'd have to think it'll difficult to entice a bunch of teams to Auckland if Auckland can't raise a side for Palmy. Let's hope I'm wrong on both counts........ after talking to bruce today barry unlikely you will see a jaffa team at palmy teams I agree If Auckland cant front a team why should they expect other teams to travel - Might be time for the Nationals to move to another venue - Maybe similar to Stockcar teams winning team hosts the following year ?? Or Do Waikaraka promotion own the rights to this? |
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Post by tiroto on Jan 25, 2011 13:18:47 GMT 12
If that correct and Auckland do not send a team to Palmy phew that's a tough one but appears to present a huge integrity problem - can they overcome it?
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Post by MadPhil53a on Jan 25, 2011 13:19:44 GMT 12
Curious, this is an event being put on by the promotions of a track, with no doubt prize money and travel money being put up for grabs. The option to race and prize money to cover costs is what will draw cars/teams.
Any track could do such an event, good on WP for attempting to keep another big superstock event happening.
Yes there is a shortage of cars at the track but thankfully there are people still trying to make things happen and work.
Instead of moaning constantly, this is positive for those people who want to race and those who like to watch.
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