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Post by HIGHWAY45 on Jan 29, 2012 8:44:04 GMT 12
Talk it up, boast, bleat or whatever in here  |
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Post by BarryB on Jan 29, 2012 11:07:46 GMT 12
I've pinned this thread to the top so it doesn't get lost in the day's discussions, and somebody starts another one.
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Post by Go Slideways on Jan 29, 2012 14:35:42 GMT 12
Making the most of his day out - Dave Roigard will be racing his #18H Supersaloon as well as the 8H Superstock in tonights NZ Superstock Champs finals.
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Post by PantherFan87 on Jan 29, 2012 14:37:26 GMT 12
Don't worry too much Highway, Macgor will step in to nix the overly negative posts I'm sure. He did with last nights' thread  |
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Post by thefixer on Jan 29, 2012 15:04:20 GMT 12
My 10 cents worth, although it means nothing, is that i personally think what these guys(drivers, crew and better halves) sacrifice each season both financially and time wise to provide entertainment for the masses needs recognition.
The effort put in by everybody involved is immense.
The Bootes and Hemis of this worlds financial imput must give the bank managers burst blood vessels. They do this for not only for the enjoyment of their chosen sport but also to provide enjoyment for everybody concerned. The whole "speedway travelling circus" has evolved over the past twenty years where you now have "proper blokes" like Mal Ngatai and Shane Harwood crossing the straight on numerous occasions to be able to compete at the highest level, as everybody knows that is not cheap.
WHY do guys like these and others do this, maybe we wont know for another 50 years after they have gone and clever people have done frontal lobotomies on the current stable of Speedway drivers.
I for one have spent the last 40 odd years attending events and have had the "bug" since a very early age, id say that 90 % of magorites have that same bug.
Rant Time
In my opinion we(myself included) far to frequently take the speedway fraternity for granted. We expect these guys to place in all on the Line week in , week out. Easy for us as we sit here and maybe fork out 50 bucks for a live speedbox stream, box of beer and a packet of crisps.
I do get fed up with the "P" bashing, the bigotry and the tall poppy syndrome that comes across the board.
Finally Good luck to all the qualifiers tonight. May you enjoy it, and may you also take it that we admire what you do for the sport. and the new 1 NZ at 11pm tonight....enjoy it as you wont get it easy.
Rob
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Post by Tony on Jan 29, 2012 15:17:52 GMT 12
Amen to that Rob; agree wholeheartedly. Let's be grateful that there are guys who literally put everything on the line to entertain us. May the best man win, regardless of what letter follows his number ( but go hard Daryl Taylor!).
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Post by boner87 on Jan 29, 2012 15:20:44 GMT 12
Have noticed on TAB website their are no odds for shane penn, thought he was in repocharge or has he pulled out?
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Post by righturn on Jan 29, 2012 16:09:30 GMT 12
All I can say is go Jack Miers!!! Hes got that 88p machine set up like a dream very quick looking car and also just driving around the outside of everyone. One of my picks if he keeps it all together tonight  |
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Post by exlevin on Jan 29, 2012 16:58:20 GMT 12
good luck to all the p cars tonight 1 2 3 nz will be a p
will be listin to the champs on the net as i here in the phillipines on hoilday miss nz speedway so much
go the p
what other countrys are floks in that will be listin to the champs tonight
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Post by zeppelin on Jan 29, 2012 17:17:12 GMT 12
4B Joe Faram for 1NZ....he looked blistering quick in Petrolfumes' vid clip
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Post by BeadyEyedRacing on Jan 29, 2012 17:21:33 GMT 12
4B Joe Faram for 1NZ....he looked blistering quick in Petrolfumes' vid clip That did stand out from the vid.. |
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Post by zeppelin on Jan 29, 2012 17:24:26 GMT 12
To catch & pass Shane Penn like he did shows that Joe & the orange missile has plenty of pace... |
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Post by harold on Jan 29, 2012 17:49:07 GMT 12
Go Bootee 7n ;D
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Post by ajgullery on Jan 29, 2012 18:00:40 GMT 12
settled in for a long night here in the states. Phone doesn't support the live audio feed so will be watchin these boards for the results.
Wish all competitors well. The 26 who make it through are all deserving. A couple of guys id like to see make it to the big one. In no particular order.
32p. No I don't support the P. But spoke to him in blenheim last april. Top bloke.
7n. Would love to see him make it 4 times.
859p. Real long shot. But the red waka stables need something good to come of the weekend.
8p...cause a 1nz on the tank would look awesome.
Reality is though its anyones game once the flag drops.
Aj
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Post by TheFanVan.co.nz on Jan 29, 2012 18:03:21 GMT 12
good to see hemi now in repercharge
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Post by MadMarty13B on Jan 29, 2012 18:04:47 GMT 12
yup
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Post by banaro on Jan 29, 2012 18:07:23 GMT 12
Wakas now in the repocharge
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Post by zeppelin on Jan 29, 2012 18:07:48 GMT 12
This is going to be like heat three of the finals.... ;D
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Post by PantherFan87 on Jan 29, 2012 18:08:39 GMT 12
an extra place or someone withdrawn?
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Post by lummyboy on Jan 29, 2012 18:09:02 GMT 12
87n DNS
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