Saloon Finale - Waikaraka Park - 5 May (Read 2,130 times)

[John W.]

Last run for the Saloons at Waikaraka Park

5a Phil Mainland
8a Brendon Holland
16a Ted Ingram
18a Blair Woolam
21h Steve Williams
23a Peter Pedersen
45a Warren Beachen
46a Nigel Ross
116a Dave Ingram

36a Mike Peglar
55a Rick Mackay
99a Shane McInteer

A mixed grade night, with 2 drivers testing cars for next season...

May the 4th be with you
John

[nakifans]

A good final night of the 17/18 season.
A good turn out for all grades, the track was heavy but drivey.
Was good to see Nigel Ross finally have a good night and he can't wait for the next season.
Luke Brown in the 89A mod drove brilliantly and the car is handling like a dream.
The super Saloon drivers in attendance are thankful to the saloon drivers and John W for letting them race with them.
Macca after a two year layoff thrilled the crowd and got a 15.52 lap which was right up there if not better than quite a few of the mods, Luke was in the high 14's.
Rick Mackay in 55A had a night to forget with 2 DNS.
As can be seen by the photo's Macca and Nigel happy with their night.
A very enjoyable end to the season, roll on end of Oct for the start of the 18/19 season.

[John W.]

Yes...agree...It was a great way to finish the season...A big thank you to all the Saloon and Super Saloon drivers. You are a great friendly group and it is a pleasure being your class rep.

Looks like our numbers may increase quite a bit next year. I am aware of 2 drivers probably hanging up their race boots permanently, but 5 new drivers and 2 returning.It looks like we may have 24 regular cars racing - and probably more to come.

Super Saloons may also grow with 1 driver leaving to focus on another class and probably 4 new or returning drivers (and this is only confirmations so d=far for next season).


The Saloons are back....

John

[salooncar]

May 5, 2018 21:46:37 GMT 12 nakifans said:

Macca after a two year layoff thrilled the crowd and got a 15.52 lap

Macca was in full on hoon mode, including an impressive ride (and recovery) around the wall in cemetery bend. The show he put on was worth the price of admission on its own. I can't wait to see him back next season.

[epmurc]

May 5, 2018 21:46:37 GMT 12 nakifans said:

A good final night of the 17/18 season.
A good turn out for all grades, the track was heavy but drivey.
Luke was in the high 14's.

Best track of the season without a doubt. Got plenty of moisture the previous weekend (that was washed out) and without the hot days during the week to dry it out, it was spot on. Luke's best lap of the night was a 14.2, right up there with the fastest laps ever around WP in a Mod. Daniel in the 63A put in a 15.4 in only his second outing on the track.

Plans for the off season include adding extra drainage on the pole lines at the corners and some more surface going on. It's arguably the best surface in NZ now and looks like getting even better.