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Post by epmurc on Feb 19, 2020 14:35:15 GMT 12
Yes, it is on this week.
There were a few casualties from the Grand Prix last week so we're giving the guys every possible chance to get their cars ready before we confirm the entries and name the groups.
Format will be three groups with each racing the other once, followed by a Top 6 Pole Shuffle and the 30 Lap final. If the forecasted rain arrives on Saturday morning that should put a nice amount of moisture in the track to provide a fast, drivey surface all night.
Watch out for the return of a 1NZ drover from years gone by making an appearance. Will this be the start of a come-back?
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Post by orapiuwharf on Feb 19, 2020 16:18:05 GMT 12
Is this PG or AH( was AH 1NZ?)
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Post by nakifans on Feb 19, 2020 18:03:45 GMT 12
Going back 30 yrs the pool of 1NZ not currently competing
Luke Keegan
Tama Arapere
Allan Haigh
Tony Galbraith
Murray Gordge
Steve Hall
Tony Frost
Roger Bertrum
Willie Noonan
Paul Dewer
Greg Keegan
Nakifans guess's pool
Bertrum/Gordge/Galbraith.
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Post by midway on Feb 19, 2020 18:33:45 GMT 12
Going back 30 yrs the pool of 1NZ not currently competing Luke Keegan Tama Arapere Allan Haigh Tony Galbraith Murray Gordge Steve Hall Tony Frost Roger Bertrum Willie Noonan Paul Dewer Greg Keegan Nakifans guess's pool Bertrum/Gordge/Galbraith. Well a little dicky bird Says Allan Haigh with a w is in the hunt for the mud cup :)was a good competitor in his day and followed to most meetings by his Dad Dennis , |
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Post by epmurc on Feb 20, 2020 10:46:58 GMT 12
19 cars confirmed for Saturday night with the groups as follows. Each group races the other once, so there'll be three heats for points, a top 6 pole shuffle and a 30 lap final.
Yes Allan Haigh is the "guest" driver. As he hasn't raced in the last 5 years, under SNZ rules he has to start off the back of the grid all night; even in the final, regardless of how well he did in the heats.
Group 1
1nz Brad Lane
12s Jason Kalin
21s Newton Gordge
46h Ryan Turner
52h Jordan Hunter
78a Ray Chatfield
Group 2
11a Jamie Fox
21h Gary Parker
49c Kevin Ban
53h Barry Hunter
63a Daniel Crumpe
67s Bunter Pierce
Group 3
3nz Luke Brown
6a Dave Williams
18r P.J. Fergusson
71s John Jackson
97h Sean Barrack
193h Syd Fergusson
R.O.F
17w Allan Haigh
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Post by craigmcl on Feb 20, 2020 12:17:50 GMT 12
Good looking field and Allan Haigh will add some more 'old spice' so should be a great nights racing. Sorry to the young guns but my pick is for the ole Fox to take the title.
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Post by midway on Feb 21, 2020 12:32:24 GMT 12
Poor old Foxy looks to me as he,s dragging the chain a bit ,you didnt give him a taste of your Old Spice by chance  ,I will go for a younger bloke ,who is like Brute and many trail in his tracks Bradley Lane the enforcer ... |
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Post by epmurc on Feb 22, 2020 12:44:39 GMT 12
Sorry folks, meeting cancelled. Track has taken too much water
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Post by orapiuwharf on Feb 22, 2020 15:41:23 GMT 12
Cancelled or put off for another date?
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Post by epmurc on Feb 22, 2020 18:53:09 GMT 12
Still working on a date to run the meeting.
The next 6 weeks or so are chocka for the Mods. Whangarei next week, Auckland Champs the week after that, then Huntly, Wellington Champs, Modified Invasion in Christchurch and Speedfest. Then at Easter you have both the Champs at Rotorua and Winged Thunder at Harrisville.
Which means April 18 will very possibly be "it"
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Post by pnspeed on Feb 22, 2020 18:59:19 GMT 12
Still working on a date to run the meeting. The next 6 weeks or so are chocka for the Mods. Whangarei next week, Auckland Champs the week after that, then Huntly, Wellington Champs, Modified Invasion in Christchurch and Speedfest. Then at Easter you have both the Champs at Rotorua and Winged Thunder at Harrisville. Which means April 18 will very possibly be "it" Looks like April 18th could be the Option with so much else happening for Modifieds at other Tracks? |
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Post by orapiuwharf on Feb 22, 2020 20:04:38 GMT 12
April too risky with weather. Just have the Dirt cup incorporating the Auckland champs..
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Post by epmurc on Feb 22, 2020 21:01:40 GMT 12
April too risky with weather. Just have the Dirt cup incorporating the Auckland champs.. That option was definitely given some thought, but considered to be promotional suicide. Unfortunately the Dirt Cup does not have a sponsor, so was backed 100% by the promoter; and the same applies to the Auckland Teams Champs. Running costs for both events need to be subsidised, if not fully funded by the takings through the gate. With the current restrictions at Waikaraka Park significantly impacting upon spectator numbers, it's just not possible to get enough people into the place for the promoter to even get close to breaking even on expenses if both were run on the same night. |
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Post by grinder29 on Mar 8, 2020 15:16:25 GMT 12
with saying that Crumpie when the hell are they going to do something for you or are they hoping to close the place down somewhere where people and families have a night out enjoying racing cars its just unbelievable the temporary stand on the front straight was taken down ,JUST in case we have an earth quake and the big stand falls on it really . so why dont they pull the dam thing down ?
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Post by John W. on Mar 8, 2020 18:59:35 GMT 12
with saying that Crumpie when the hell are they going to do something for you or are they hoping to close the place down somewhere where people and families have a night out enjoying racing cars its just unbelievable the temporary stand on the front straight was taken down ,JUST in case we have an earth quake and the big stand falls on it really . so why dont they pull the dam thing down ? Hello Grinder29 (and any others that support Waikaraka Park), I would urge you to go to the following link and have your say to SNZ so they can gauge general feeling and hopefully align themselves with the majority. www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/113927Please - this is not a Waikaraka Park or Springs thing. If you go to both then say that. SNZ want to go to council with a folder full of submissions to show that Speedway in Auckland should be encouraged by council. Please do this now....do not delay. Thank you John (part time Mod rep...in between Saloon repping duties). |
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Post by orapiuwharf on Mar 8, 2020 19:10:09 GMT 12
Hi John you forgot the link.
cheers
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Post by John W. on Mar 9, 2020 5:44:26 GMT 12
Hi John you forgot the link. cheers It has been a long weekend....thanks - fixed now |
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Post by midway on Mar 15, 2020 10:30:15 GMT 12
So i take it there maybe no dirt cup this year due to the sharing of duties in the Mod camp between reps  with Crumpe drinking with a imported Irish man ,makes matters worse i guess |
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Post by Jamo on Mar 15, 2020 11:42:27 GMT 12
So i take it there maybe no dirt cup this year due to the sharing of duties in the Mod camp between reps with Crumpe drinking with a imported Irish man ,makes matters worse i guess April 4th if speedway meetings are allowed to proceed with rules coming in around public gatherings. Wouldn't be surprised if this weekend ends up being last one of season nation wide. 🤔😠|
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Post by epmurc on Mar 16, 2020 9:42:53 GMT 12
So i take it there maybe no dirt cup this year due to the sharing of duties in the Mod camp between reps with Crumpe drinking with a imported Irish man ,makes matters worse i guess There's a fella up north known as Wayne Who's rhymes he just would not refrain From posting on boards And upsetting the hordes Even more than a closed passing lane................ ............would when you're coming back from a long weekend at the beach and it's stinking hot and the traffic is banked up for miles |
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,I will go for a younger bloke ,who is like Brute and many trail in his tracks Bradley Lane the enforcer ...
with Crumpe drinking with a imported Irish man ,makes matters worse i guess 
