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Post by mike616 on Oct 13, 2014 16:05:32 GMT 12
Fireworks and opening meeting this saturday 18th at Kihikihi Speedway racing starts at 6pm
anyone wanting to race needs to contact their class rep
Ministocks Linda HAYES 027 712 0463
Productions Mike FROST 021 077 9721
Saloons Rossco CRESSWELL 021 446 649
Stockcars Mike PERKINS 027 464 4192
Streetstocks Blair CASTLETON 027 271 0255
Superstocks James FORD 021 391 329
Six Shooters Marion Jamieson 07 883 5775
Should be a good night
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Post by sonic33 on Oct 14, 2014 20:38:35 GMT 12
Is there any approx numbers of competitors?
Keen to come for a watch as can't be at BP for labour weekend,
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Oct 16, 2014 20:23:20 GMT 12
Very classy field of racers with a few 'once were warriors' to try and keep them honest!
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Post by stdstock on Oct 16, 2014 21:41:46 GMT 12
So you've contracted to win some races mg
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Oct 17, 2014 9:40:30 GMT 12
So you've contracted to win some races mg
Contracted at Kihikihi for a number of reasons.
Competing at 40 plus tracks a season I work out my calendar and commitments early.
Contracting to Kihikihi reduces considerably my need to secure clearances which, frankly, are a pain in the butt!
Kihikihi start times and finish times are very much more user family friendly (usually I have grandkids, 5 & 7 as crew)
Kihikihi track is better suited, enabling greater opportunity for more saloon racers to be competitive.
Generally the saloon fields are larger at KK than at BP of late, possibly reflecting the quality of the track and benefits for racers like myself at KK.
You can see from the field this Saturday at KK that the fast boys are there to practice, to win, but it won't be as easy for them unless off the front.
Ex BP 18k Chris Taylor a very quick racer now at KK also.
The cheque book big budget racers certainly are impossible for a 60 plus year old in a 1988 car to compete with on the motorway experience that Baypark provides!  That's okay as life is evolving as is our sport. We just need to adapt to meet changing circumstances.
Still support BP and still assist to promote it unofficially.
Hopefully the promotion will encourage visitors and put in place 'fastest of the rear', the 'once were racers' closer to the front, and other incentives to provide a greater spectator experience and enhance the chances of the oldies to secure a top 5 placing. Competitors will soon loose interest in racing at Baypark if all they are is someone to make up the numbers, bounce off and eat dust.
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Post by Rossco on Oct 17, 2014 13:56:15 GMT 12
Was thinking reverse numerical order??
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Oct 19, 2014 8:35:14 GMT 12
How are we looking in the Waikato for Kihikihi's Fireworks opening tonight? All set for an awesome night are we?  |
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Post by Rossco on Oct 19, 2014 9:22:37 GMT 12
Yes Murray all go today , probably need sun screen, Cheers, see everyone there , Thanks
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Oct 19, 2014 9:27:38 GMT 12
So you've finished putting the car together Rossco. Great news.
Craig Marsh, neighbour to Kihikihi Speedway has just posted on Facebook ...
Marsh Motor Sport:
Behind the tree line is Kihikihi speedway. Looking good for racing today.
Think its time to pull Anita Owen 23k saloon out of the shed and loaded ready for opening night.
Its going to be a good night!
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Post by stubbs5115 on Oct 20, 2014 10:54:38 GMT 12
Was a good night considering the weather leading up to it would of hampered the track prep, quite a lot of pace in the saloons and 6 shooters, stocky numbers abit light tho guessing that's just until other tracks have had there own opening meeting. All in all the night was really good and the fireworks display was one of the best I've ever seen. Goodluck for the rest of the season
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Oct 21, 2014 6:55:38 GMT 12
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Post by panicstations on Oct 21, 2014 17:50:55 GMT 12
Nice pics Grandad…
Your car looks a bit second hand, was all that damage from 1 incident?
10e
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Oct 21, 2014 21:41:41 GMT 12
Nice pics Grandad… Your car looks a bit second hand, was all that damage from 1 incident? 10e Yip, one incident. Cars in front loose it. I go sideways and stop. Unfortunately go in front kept coming and the car following not looking! Oops! One new LR, 2 x rims, 1 x door side panel! View My Video |
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Post by panicstations on Oct 23, 2014 18:04:27 GMT 12
Sad to hear Grandad, sometimes you do all right things but you still end up paying for it… better luck for the rest of season man 2k's really does seem to be the who's who of saloon racing these days!!! Might have something to do with the president aye  |
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That's okay as life is evolving as is our sport. We just need to adapt to meet changing circumstances.
