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Post by maninstand on Oct 31, 2015 8:31:44 GMT 12
Thoughts on how long these big winged machines have left? It seems as though numbers at each track are dying each year.
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Post by sauber on Oct 31, 2015 9:15:04 GMT 12
I track the number of Modifieds racing each season. While the number of registered cars jumps around quite a bit, the number of cars that actually hit the track is remarkably consistent.
This season Greymouth has more Modifieds than at any point over the last decade. While Christchurch continues a good trajectory. Auckland, Huntly, Rotorua, Wellington and Blenheim are on par with a smoothed out average of the last 5 years. Stratford, like last year, is a bit lower than where you would expect numbers to be historically but it is all swings and round abouts.
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Post by sauber on Oct 31, 2015 9:28:46 GMT 12
If it is of interest to anyone, the following are the cars that have made it to a meeting or practice so far. The total is 23, over the whole season just over 50 cars normally make an appearance.
NI: 2NZA, 4W, 8W, 15W, 26S, 37H, 52A, 57W, 97H
SI: 1NZC, 9C, 10C, 22C, 24C, 32GM, 46GM, 48GM, 54GM, 69C, 71C, 72E, 88C, 89C
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Post by Speedway Central (David) on Oct 31, 2015 10:27:20 GMT 12
Huntly up 200% on last years Modifieds.
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Post by meeaneemic on Oct 31, 2015 11:05:00 GMT 12
Do the Mod's have a series like the BK Super Saloon's?.
It would be great to get them back to Meeanee for a skid.
I remember back in the 80's we actually had them as a class for a short time.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2015 11:05:22 GMT 12
From a spectator point of view a full field of 24 or so modifieds makes a awesome night of racing long live modifieds. Question do we really need 6 shooters?
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Post by Yard on Oct 31, 2015 11:59:32 GMT 12
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5 more C cars to come.(maybe more) 2 had small mechanical issues last week. 2 not ready. 1 still on the production line.
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Post by spdwayorthehway on Oct 31, 2015 12:10:46 GMT 12
Sauber 5 more C cars to come.(maybe more) 2 had small mechanical issues last week. 2 not ready. 1 still on the production line. Whats the story with 4c. That guy could be 1nz |
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Post by Yard on Oct 31, 2015 13:02:16 GMT 12
Sauber 5 more C cars to come.(maybe more) 2 had small mechanical issues last week. 2 not ready. 1 still on the production line. Whats the story with 4c. That guy could be 1nz 4c is the one on the production line. |
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Post by spdwayorthehway on Oct 31, 2015 13:22:55 GMT 12
Whats the story with 4c. That guy could be 1nz 4c is the one on the production line. Cool, I thought he was out for the season again because his name wasn't on the drivers list. Isee its back up now  |
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Post by methanol99 on Oct 31, 2015 13:28:31 GMT 12
Modifieds are very strong in chch and always have i rember they were big in Nelson back in the 80s 90s now they have sprintcars there. Do we need six shooters yes i think we do buy a good sprintcar chaise start of in six shooter's then change engine. I do think the modifieds need some type of series both north and south islands as we have now good sprint car series in both ialands
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2015 15:22:12 GMT 12
OK next question . Should a track that races Modifieds also race 6 shooters or should that be exclusively for tracks that race Sprintcars?
Possibly tracks that race Modifieds should have a limited Modified class racing a 350 crate engine. Leaving 6 shooters to Sprintcar tracks.
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Post by methanol99 on Oct 31, 2015 15:37:48 GMT 12
OK next question . Should a track that races Modifieds also race 6 shooters or should that be exclusively for tracks that race Sprintcars? Possibly tracks that race Modifieds should have a limited Modified class racing a 350 crate engine. Leaving 6 shooters to Sprintcar tracks. yes they should be able to race at dame track as six shooters and in away same as sprintcars to. Having a limted modified class would that not weaken the modified class. On six shooters why not open it up a bit and have any v6 engine. Must say some of the modifieds down here in chch look pretty sharp |
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Post by methanol99 on Oct 31, 2015 15:38:26 GMT 12
OK next question . Should a track that races Modifieds also race 6 shooters or should that be exclusively for tracks that race Sprintcars? Possibly tracks that race Modifieds should have a limited Modified class racing a 350 crate engine. Leaving 6 shooters to Sprintcar tracks. yes they should be able to race at same track as six shooters and in away same as sprintcars to. Having a limted modified class would that not weaken the modified class. On six shooters why not open it up a bit and have any v6 engine. Must say some of the modifieds down here in chch look pretty sharp |
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Post by knownotmuch on Oct 31, 2015 15:56:28 GMT 12
I think that numbers are on the rise in Wellington again. 4W is a brand new Raceworks, there are four of our regulars on the way with rumours of another couple. One of last seasons Saloon drivers evidently has a Mod in his shed and someone else in his Saloon so I would assume he plans to get it on track.
I know it is too early to say definitely, but it would seem this season will be a good one numbers wise.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2015 16:24:38 GMT 12
theres two garuanteed mods at huntly, this may grow.
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Post by The Observer on Oct 31, 2015 19:03:43 GMT 12
Thoughts on how long these big winged machines have left? It seems as though numbers at each track are dying each year. "It seems" Perhaps you should provide some more details on where it seems to be dieing. Greymouth had four at opening meeting with definitely 1 to come and possibly 1 more. Biggest numbers in 10!years. Woodford glen have biggest registered driver list in years |
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Post by japsuper on Oct 31, 2015 19:06:40 GMT 12
This topic pops up every year at least. Those who have the actual stats conclude that the class has not lost numbers for some time in fact often grows some seasons.
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Post by spdwayorthehway on Oct 31, 2015 21:57:16 GMT 12
There was 1 from greymouth at the glen tonight and 12 of the 15 registered to the glen were there aswell.
Sounds like there are at least 19 in the South Island.
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Post by hbhornets on Nov 1, 2015 14:54:43 GMT 12
its pretty harsh to say numbers are in decline in october. when january is still two months away. one class that is in decline in the north is streetstocks. but thats another matter entirely.
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