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[racegirl]

Who bought it ?

[craige]

going to stratford this saturday

[lummyboy]

wouldnt happen to be going to a young fellow that races a stockcar number 898?

[craige]

May 16, 2012 21:37:08 GMT 12 lummyboy said:

wouldnt happen to be going to a young fellow that races a stockcar number 898?

nope not sandy, but is a young fella who has a stockcar

[Speedway Central (David)]

pity he doesnt want it for u25.

[The Observer]

will they continue to run the 350 elmo, or goto a 248.

hopefully someone continues with the trial, i had heard there was some other interest in getting one out there

[craige]

May 17, 2012 6:59:43 GMT 12 The Observer said:

will they continue to run the 350 elmo, or goto a 248.

hopefully someone continues with the trial, i had heard there was some other interest in getting one out there

yes he is running the trial engine obby,and yes there is two more running this season i know of,

[brendanlucas]

I can confirm (at time of writing) there will be at least 3 doing the trial this year. Very likely this number will increase to 6. There are also a number of fence sitters, & from all accounts the trial has been quite a success with Mike Gaskin leading the way, & with feedback from Paul Demanser & Dion Mooney, I think we're close to the mark with this engine - all boxes ticked thus far.
BL

[horse38]

May 17, 2012 7:28:21 GMT 12 brendanlucas said:

I can confirm (at time of writing) there will be at least 3 doing the trial this year. Very likely this number will increase to 6. There are also a number of fence sitters, & from all accounts the trial has been quite a success with Mike Gaskin leading the way, & with feedback from Paul Demanser & Dion Mooney, I think we're close to the mark with this engine - all boxes ticked thus far.
BL

So is it good to be back in superstocks Brendan?

[brendanlucas]

Depends on how you define 'good'. I've had plenty of those character building moments already. Good to be back though, being part of what we all know is/was the best kept secret in world motorsport - the NZ Superstock class.
Things have changed a little in my 10 year absense, faster being the biggest one, but also the expense.
Are you still hobbling around? Back next season dude?
BL

[brendanlucas]

FYI, a link to the Superstock engine trial thread;
macgor.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Techtalk&action=display&thread=24916

[Go Slideways]

May 16, 2012 21:46:34 GMT 12 craige said:

May 16, 2012 21:37:08 GMT 12 lummyboy said:

wouldnt happen to be going to a young fellow that races a stockcar number 898?

nope not sandy, but is a young fella who has a stockcar

Hope they re-paint it, dunno why you painted it roof paint red chooky ... a nice gold chassis and a purple body would look cool.

[Deleted]

Todd Duthie or Tyler walker

both good fast young stratford stockcar drivers?

[craige]

May 17, 2012 12:00:02 GMT 12 @dirtman1 said:

Todd Duthie or Tyler walker

both good fast young stratford stockcar drivers?

no niether .i wasnt going to name him as the deal is done but no cash changes hands to saturday,

but the new owner when cashed up will be greg mosley .son of the legendary 34s pac man mosley,hopefully he drives like his dad

[sandy898]

May 17, 2012 12:39:12 GMT 12 craige said:

May 17, 2012 12:00:02 GMT 12 @dirtman1 said:

Todd Duthie or Tyler walker

both good fast young stratford stockcar drivers?

no niether .i wasnt going to name him as the deal is done but no cash changes hands to saturday,

but the new owner when cashed up will be greg mosley .son of the legendary 34s pac man mosley,hopefully he drives like his dad

Definitely drives like his dad, but lacks alot in the maintenance department. Be interesting to see how he goes

[mikehansen]

I think the trial enging is a great idea but seriously will it ever get the vote to become a fully fledged engine option in the class?

I base my question on the fact that the drivers make the rules, why would anyone vote to make their 70-80k engine be potentially obsolite? I mean the cheaper option will work with getting more cars on track but will the current drivers want to protect their investment and resale value of their car.

No a negitive question in intent but one im sure others are asking?

maybe this is not the best place to ask the question but

Is it time for a inderpendant body to set the engine rules etc for the betterment of the sport?

[brendanlucas]

Hi Mike, you've asked a valid question, & one which I thought would be the main hurdle, but as it happens there is actually quite a lot of support from many drivers (not all) with the big hitter engines. Not all drivers are happy with the $10k annual freshen up's they seem to need, & if they do lunch well that's even worse. This option, & it is only an option, will allow the budget to stretch out & allow them to stay on track, instead of sitting in the garage, most drivers understand that. I think most drivers realize race engines have a very high depreciation rate.
I'm pretty comfortable this will go through, but if it doesn't & more tracks end up with not enough cars as has already happened, then those drivers assets are likely going to be far less valuably anyway wouldn't you say.
Thanks, BL

[ex tank68p]

May 17, 2012 7:28:21 GMT 12 brendanlucas said:

I can confirm (at time of writing) there will be at least 3 doing the trial this year. Very likely this number will increase to 6. There are also a number of fence sitters, & from all accounts the trial has been quite a success with Mike Gaskin leading the way, & with feedback from Paul Demanser & Dion Mooney, I think we're close to the mark with this engine - all boxes ticked thus far.
BL

Thanks Brendan i think i may be back in a years time have a couple things to finish up first then il be on the look out for a good roller for a chev to slot in

[sandy898]

May 18, 2012 18:26:18 GMT 12 ex tank68p said:

May 17, 2012 7:28:21 GMT 12 brendanlucas said:

I can confirm (at time of writing) there will be at least 3 doing the trial this year. Very likely this number will increase to 6. There are also a number of fence sitters, & from all accounts the trial has been quite a success with Mike Gaskin leading the way, & with feedback from Paul Demanser & Dion Mooney, I think we're close to the mark with this engine - all boxes ticked thus far.
BL

Thanks Brendan i think i may be back in a years time have a couple things to finish up first then il be on the look out for a good roller for a chev to slot in

put it in ya tank.....

[craige]

new owners have to just picked up the old girl and heading back to the naki.good luck greg for the up coming season .and have heaps of fun in the old girl,