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Post by tiroto on Aug 26, 2014 9:15:28 GMT 12
Rebels and Rascals teams named. www.rotoruaspeedway.co.nzNice and early in the season - well done Rotorua club. Rebels - good depth, two tanks - Vallance an awesome addition, plenty of speed, Vazey an asset! The Rotorua Rebels vs Bay Park Busters rematch (draw willing) should be good at Palmy. I'm picking the Rebels to be more competitive this year should they meet the Busters again. In fact it would be good to put on an addition superstock teams match between the two fierce rivals pre-Palmy. How can we make that happen? Steinie?  |
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Post by BarryB on Aug 26, 2014 11:40:09 GMT 12
There should be a Rebels versus Busters, home and away, each season.
Barry B
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Post by tony27 on Aug 26, 2014 12:35:34 GMT 12
2 months before the season starts seems a bit early to be picking teams to me but I guess it gives more time for them to start working as a team
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Post by tiroto on Aug 26, 2014 14:34:16 GMT 12
Think we are fortunate to have 8 cars and drivers available to put their names forward for the Rebels! Bit of a luxury compared to past!
Case in point - I'm pleased to see J Riedinger put his name forward, so he must be confident to be able to plan and prepare his superstock to be ready for Feb 15 teams at Palmy. All the best Jason for the year!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 17:51:05 GMT 12
Plenty of dedication from these Rotorua guys and all worthy of selection ...
Gotta take yr hat off to that man Steiner , totally committed year after year ...
Stoked to see Nick Vallace amongst them..
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Post by mike004 on Aug 27, 2014 10:17:55 GMT 12
There are some great teams racers named and having that many from Rotorua put their hand up is great. Nick will be a huge asset to that team. Huge knowledge of teams racing and he knows what a bumper is used for. Hopefully he can get the tank hauling early! Lance in the other tank (both Rees) should form a great combination!
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Post by tiroto on Aug 27, 2014 11:28:27 GMT 12
Starting line up: Vallance, Aldridge, Steiny, Vazey!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2014 17:03:52 GMT 12
Starting Lineup , Steiner , Ashton , Vasey , Redinger ... All experienced teams racers . Aldridge and Vallance reserves...
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Post by midway on Aug 29, 2014 18:13:40 GMT 12
Starting Lineup , Steiner , Ashton , Vasey , Redinger ... All experienced teams racers . Aldridge and Vallance reserves... Plus Macgor all steamed up ready to go . |
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Post by beachboy on Aug 29, 2014 21:00:32 GMT 12
Starting line up should be those that show they are reliable and inform come teams racing time. Pretty harsh by not giving other drivers a chance to make the squad team before the season even starts!
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Post by tiroto on Aug 29, 2014 21:05:53 GMT 12
Two tanks in the squad - have the Rebels ever had this luxury? Fifth driver Ashton.
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Post by beachboy on Aug 29, 2014 21:16:15 GMT 12
They did have Horse and Fraser in tanks a few years back. But they MMMMoved on.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2014 21:55:21 GMT 12
Well by naming the team now puts them in the position of knowing who is in the team rather than waiting til half way through the season.Gives these guys time to get themselves sorted.
Theres always plenty of drivers in form with their cars on the pace , but not interested in teams racing .
Im picking that the Rebels team was picked from those guys who put their names forward and were keen to teams race , so why not pick the squad now and get things rolling...
How many other tracks wait to see who is in form before picking their team , not many im willing to bet . Most have a fair idea who will be teams racing and who the likely squad will be..
The early naming of the Rebels is proof that the Rotorua Club are well and truly organised , and not like a few other clubs who are still mucking around a week out from Palmy Teams trying to get a team together ...
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Post by beachboy on Aug 30, 2014 12:28:19 GMT 12
Well by naming the team now puts them in the position of knowing who is in the team rather than waiting til half way through the season.Gives these guys time to get themselves sorted. Theres always plenty of drivers in form with their cars on the pace , but not interested in teams racing . Im picking that the Rebels team was picked from those guys who put their names forward and were keen to teams race , so why not pick the squad now and get things rolling... How many other tracks wait to see who is in form before picking their team , not many im willing to bet . Most have a fair idea who will be teams racing and who the likely squad will be.. The early naming of the Rebels is proof that the Rotorua Club are well and truly organised , and not like a few other clubs who are still mucking around a week out from Palmy Teams trying to get a team together ... yes but it's fair to say not to many other tracks have been in the same form as the Rebels in teams racing with regards to results over the past seasons  Still think it's best to see the cars racing on the track before naming teams-squads, picking before the season even starts may lead to some drivers not really giving there car a good work out before teams racing because they know they are in the team without even having to spin a lap. |
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Post by Admin on Aug 30, 2014 13:07:30 GMT 12
Well by naming the team now puts them in the position of knowing who is in the team rather than waiting til half way through the season.Gives these guys time to get themselves sorted. Theres always plenty of drivers in form with their cars on the pace , but not interested in teams racing . Im picking that the Rebels team was picked from those guys who put their names forward and were keen to teams race , so why not pick the squad now and get things rolling... How many other tracks wait to see who is in form before picking their team , not many im willing to bet . Most have a fair idea who will be teams racing and who the likely squad will be.. The early naming of the Rebels is proof that the Rotorua Club are well and truly organised , and not like a few other clubs who are still mucking around a week out from Palmy Teams trying to get a team together ... yes but it's fair to say not to many other tracks have been in the same form as the Rebels in teams racing with regards to results over the past seasons Still think it's best to see the cars racing on the track before naming teams-squads, picking before the season even starts may lead to some drivers not really giving there car a good work out before teams racing because they know they are in the team without even having to spin a lap. The Rebels have a match against the Allstars fairly early in the season, makes sense to assemble the team based on experience/past performance to kick off with. Adjustments can be made as and when required. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2014 20:42:57 GMT 12
Cant see the point in waiting til later , they will still pick the same team . Like I said the team would have been picked from the guys who wanted to teams race ...Just because some guys will show some some pace and top driving skills come opening , doesn't mean they want to be selected for teams racing..
As for the Rebels form in recent times , maybe they haven't been too successful but they have still gone reasonably well.
Maybe you should look at a few of the other teams around NZ , Stratford , Wellington , Waikato , Christchurch , none of these teams have been that startling either . So don't knock the Rebels ..
Is Beachboy the selector for the Panthers, appears to be with his wealth of knowledge .. lol
Totally agree there Gordon ..
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Post by steiny118 on Aug 31, 2014 18:30:41 GMT 12
everyone was asked if they wanted to race for the rebels and the names that came in are what we have . you carnt force people to do it as its a huge commitment time and money wise, so the names received are the ones that are keen to give it a crack for their club, fans, and sponsors . we always give it a crack and win or lose we all enjoy the atmosphere of the team events and not everyone can be the winners as we all know but we are out there giving it all on the track , even with 3 cars against the busters a couple of years ago lol. its is what it is and we will just keep plugging away .
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Post by mordecai on Aug 31, 2014 19:21:00 GMT 12
is there no s hewson this year
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Post by tiroto on Aug 31, 2014 19:22:19 GMT 12
Yep well said Steiny.
Actually looking back at that race there was an interesting incident when the Rebels tank body got trashed deliberately by the opposition (Fraser?)
I'm not a driver but I'd be interested in others opinion.
Would you deliberately trash the body of an opponents car body that had come off? Yes/No Why?
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Post by tiroto on Aug 31, 2014 19:23:10 GMT 12
is there no s hewson this year Retired. |
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