Post by Go Slideways on Apr 1, 2011 1:12:49 GMT 12
A few snaps from our trip to Auckland Teams Finals night.
Unfortunately I had to be in 2 different places at 4 different times on Friday, so I missed the first nights racing and missed out on seeing Mitty join the WP High Flyers Club live, he was still smiling on Saturday so that was all good.
After I picked up Daniel Burmeister (Stockcar 172P) and Bryn Liddell (Stockcar 197P) we went round to Wardy's place to check out Solly's new Stockcar 98N. Bryn and Jayden Ward (stockcar 971P) had been up all night after picking up Solly's car from the South Island and bringing it back across Cook Straight amidst Tsunami warnings.
It took Daniel 2.5 seconds to get in it and test the rev counter, all good.
The only problem with 98N that I noticed is that it's way too quiet, pretty sure that's fixed now
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After the inspection stop at Wardy's place me, Daniel, Bryn-up-all-night and Nicola boarded the trusty XR6 began our voyage to Waikaraka (Green Water) Park.
We decided to take some snaps of cool cars and bikes we saw along the way.
First one we saw was this cool BombsAway tow truck partly obscured by Superstock driver Tony Whittakers sparkly Chevrolet. He's lucky we were in a hurry, cars parked on the road with no number plates are usually fair game for the crusher in Palmy.
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Then we had to shoot round to Mark Gapps shop for a couple of items, and spotted this Heavy Metal Ford parked outside.
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Hadn't travelled 20 feet and this narly Camaro crossed our path
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Stopped for gas along the way and had a talk to the owner of this 1500cc Kawasaki Mean Streak. It was the first time that the 16 year old guy who painted the tank had used an airbrush. Pretty good for first attempt I reckon, and not too far away from the ultimate winged deaths head design, but you'll never see that one on a Kawasaki.
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On the way through Hamilton Daniel leaned out the window and got this pic of a cool Pontiac muscle car.
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When we got to the Ridlands yard in Auckland there was this snazzy Chevy ute there.
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Runs a worked and blown 350, a real tyre shredder.
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Then we finally arrived at Waikaraka Park, told the Samoan guy in the Hi Viz that we had parts, tools and race gear and we were crew, but he insisted following us in and on us paying full price.
I didn't mind that, but what did cause me concern was when he smirked at me and put the money straight into his pocket. Sadly, I doubt our contribution ever made it to the Clubs coffers.
Anyway... we're here.... Hello Panthers, Go the Kings!
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Relax time
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Peter Rees can park his butt wherever he like's at any track in New Zealand, but that still doesn't make him a King - he's just a Legend.
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Mitty giving the Panthers Captain the evil eye for intimidation purposes... "Bring it on Scotty Miers, Bring it on..."
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Proudly flying the Kings major sponsor Ezi Buy Car Auctions flag.
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Waikato Wanderers
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I'm looking forward to seeing Karl Ross in action at Palmy again, he's fast.
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Rebel Yell
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Some Giants and Legends got in the way of my shot of 28K entering turn 3
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Mason had a great weekend being part of the team.
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Conner Garrett getting used to V8 CSL power.
Good luck with the rebuild of your Rees 66K Superstock Conner, and yeah, come racing at Palmy mate.
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Phil was the Official Kings Manager over the weekend, he gave me the honour of doing the speech at the prize giving. Cool.
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The Hawkes Bay team had a great weekend taking out 2nd place.
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Couple of Legends here too
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Thanks for letting me and Bryn stay at your home BooBoo, the Metalica concert in 3D big screen was a cool way to bring in the Sunday dawn.
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Chur, neat alright.
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Go Slideways is very humbled and honoured to be part of the Kings, much respect Mitty, Brad & Stacey, Phil, Dion, Evan, Steve, Kevin, Kyle, Conner, Lockey, Gubby and the rest of the team.
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I thought the panthers just had unspoken ESP communication, but no, see - they do talk to each other.
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We got heaps of spares bro, didn't even end up having to use the battery out of my Falcon.
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A few thousand horsepower
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Scott Joblin Panther lap 1 turn 4, this was an awesome 3 stage hit.
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Mark Deckie always puts everything into teams racing
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Auckland does have Superstocks
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This was different... we don't have modifieds at Palmy..
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..but we do have Peter Rees
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Congratulations Stumpy and your team on making the final.
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And the winner is the mighty Panthers!
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Scotty rated Rotorua as a team to look out for in the future, like the Panthers who are "a good bunch of guys who get along and there's no bullshirt"
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This is the last ever photo that will be taken of Shane Penn driving for thr mighty Panthers. This is entering the pits after the final victory lap, a few minutes later he was out of the car and an awesome era for the Panthers ended. YOU ARE THE MAN SHANE, simply awesome contribution over many years.
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Bryn with the trophy that still belongs to Palmy. Bryn celebrated hard, with the pit crews right through till Sunday.
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2 good bastards, I've still got your favorite Ford hat too Tony, all you've got to do is bring your hot rot Superstock 71H for a skid at Palmy and I'm sure you'll get it back. ;D
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On the way home via Tauranga I saw this cool Ford pick up in the Kairangahake Gorge
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Hope you liked these few pics
GO SLIDEWAYS
Unfortunately I had to be in 2 different places at 4 different times on Friday, so I missed the first nights racing and missed out on seeing Mitty join the WP High Flyers Club live, he was still smiling on Saturday so that was all good.
After I picked up Daniel Burmeister (Stockcar 172P) and Bryn Liddell (Stockcar 197P) we went round to Wardy's place to check out Solly's new Stockcar 98N. Bryn and Jayden Ward (stockcar 971P) had been up all night after picking up Solly's car from the South Island and bringing it back across Cook Straight amidst Tsunami warnings.
It took Daniel 2.5 seconds to get in it and test the rev counter, all good.
The only problem with 98N that I noticed is that it's way too quiet, pretty sure that's fixed now
free image upload
After the inspection stop at Wardy's place me, Daniel, Bryn-up-all-night and Nicola boarded the trusty XR6 began our voyage to Waikaraka (Green Water) Park.
We decided to take some snaps of cool cars and bikes we saw along the way.
First one we saw was this cool BombsAway tow truck partly obscured by Superstock driver Tony Whittakers sparkly Chevrolet. He's lucky we were in a hurry, cars parked on the road with no number plates are usually fair game for the crusher in Palmy.
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Then we had to shoot round to Mark Gapps shop for a couple of items, and spotted this Heavy Metal Ford parked outside.
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Hadn't travelled 20 feet and this narly Camaro crossed our path
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Stopped for gas along the way and had a talk to the owner of this 1500cc Kawasaki Mean Streak. It was the first time that the 16 year old guy who painted the tank had used an airbrush. Pretty good for first attempt I reckon, and not too far away from the ultimate winged deaths head design, but you'll never see that one on a Kawasaki.
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On the way through Hamilton Daniel leaned out the window and got this pic of a cool Pontiac muscle car.
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When we got to the Ridlands yard in Auckland there was this snazzy Chevy ute there.
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Runs a worked and blown 350, a real tyre shredder.
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Then we finally arrived at Waikaraka Park, told the Samoan guy in the Hi Viz that we had parts, tools and race gear and we were crew, but he insisted following us in and on us paying full price.
I didn't mind that, but what did cause me concern was when he smirked at me and put the money straight into his pocket. Sadly, I doubt our contribution ever made it to the Clubs coffers.
Anyway... we're here.... Hello Panthers, Go the Kings!
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Relax time
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Peter Rees can park his butt wherever he like's at any track in New Zealand, but that still doesn't make him a King - he's just a Legend.
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Mitty giving the Panthers Captain the evil eye for intimidation purposes... "Bring it on Scotty Miers, Bring it on..."
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Proudly flying the Kings major sponsor Ezi Buy Car Auctions flag.
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Waikato Wanderers
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I'm looking forward to seeing Karl Ross in action at Palmy again, he's fast.
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Rebel Yell
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Some Giants and Legends got in the way of my shot of 28K entering turn 3
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Mason had a great weekend being part of the team.
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Conner Garrett getting used to V8 CSL power.
Good luck with the rebuild of your Rees 66K Superstock Conner, and yeah, come racing at Palmy mate.
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Phil was the Official Kings Manager over the weekend, he gave me the honour of doing the speech at the prize giving. Cool.
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The Hawkes Bay team had a great weekend taking out 2nd place.
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Couple of Legends here too
upload image
Thanks for letting me and Bryn stay at your home BooBoo, the Metalica concert in 3D big screen was a cool way to bring in the Sunday dawn.
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wordpress image upload
Chur, neat alright.
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Go Slideways is very humbled and honoured to be part of the Kings, much respect Mitty, Brad & Stacey, Phil, Dion, Evan, Steve, Kevin, Kyle, Conner, Lockey, Gubby and the rest of the team.
free image uploader
I thought the panthers just had unspoken ESP communication, but no, see - they do talk to each other.
upload image
We got heaps of spares bro, didn't even end up having to use the battery out of my Falcon.
free image hosting
A few thousand horsepower
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Scott Joblin Panther lap 1 turn 4, this was an awesome 3 stage hit.
post image wordpress
free image hosting
Mark Deckie always puts everything into teams racing
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Auckland does have Superstocks
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mean
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This was different... we don't have modifieds at Palmy..
free image uploader
..but we do have Peter Rees
image host
hosting images
Congratulations Stumpy and your team on making the final.
wordpress image upload
And the winner is the mighty Panthers!
image upload
Scotty rated Rotorua as a team to look out for in the future, like the Panthers who are "a good bunch of guys who get along and there's no bullshirt"
post image
This is the last ever photo that will be taken of Shane Penn driving for thr mighty Panthers. This is entering the pits after the final victory lap, a few minutes later he was out of the car and an awesome era for the Panthers ended. YOU ARE THE MAN SHANE, simply awesome contribution over many years.
image uploader
Bryn with the trophy that still belongs to Palmy. Bryn celebrated hard, with the pit crews right through till Sunday.
adult image hosting
2 good bastards, I've still got your favorite Ford hat too Tony, all you've got to do is bring your hot rot Superstock 71H for a skid at Palmy and I'm sure you'll get it back. ;D
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On the way home via Tauranga I saw this cool Ford pick up in the Kairangahake Gorge
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Hope you liked these few pics
GO SLIDEWAYS
