gmac
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Post by gmac on Jun 5, 2020 21:13:57 GMT 12
Putting aside the question of who will or not be the successful candidate for the promoters job, I would think unlikely there would be an international midget or sprint car series this season involving American drivers. A quarantine period of 2 weeks potentially (if you meet the exemption criteria for residents/citizens aka Avatar crew) would make it unattractive for American drivers. For Zac Dahm it would initially make sense as he pretty much spends the summer down here but the complication would be the Chiili Bowl in January. If the Transtasman bubble is opened up the Aussies would be eligible, maybe the best opportunity to showcase the up and coming talent in the Speedcar and Sprintcar ranks?
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Post by magilla on Jun 6, 2020 13:29:29 GMT 12
pretty much my thoughts.
Zach Daum may come for the season but unlikely will get people coming down to spend 2 weeks in isolation.
Also there are a lot of americans and aussies who come just to watch which will not happen (maybe some aussies)
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Post by midway on Jun 6, 2020 19:20:45 GMT 12
Two weeks in isolation may not sound to appealing but it could be paradise for some Americans after the climate of events that has taken place in there homeland especially lately and trouble brewing between China and the USA .
There has been a large number of visa requests from Americans to come down for the america,s cup preparations and that looks positive to happen ..
Rammers secret admirer Judith has been right behind there request in the house of the twisted faces ..
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Post by brickie on Jun 6, 2020 20:22:16 GMT 12
Wonder if KL will make a appearance after his slur and lack of a nascar deal.
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Post by magilla on Jun 7, 2020 9:15:32 GMT 12
Wonder if KL will make a appearance after his slur and lack of a nascar deal. free agent might as well come down early do sprintcar series (if one) and midget series (if one) he is certainly welcome |
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Post by midway on Jun 7, 2020 14:30:24 GMT 12
Have you filled the shoes of some one else i know Magilla inviting racers down under ..  ?? I am quiet confident that there will be a series over the festive season but how many overseas drivers attend at this stage is a unknown factor |
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Post by magilla on Jun 7, 2020 15:04:07 GMT 12
Have you filled the shoes of some one else i know Magilla inviting racers down under .. ?? I am quiet confident that there will be a series over the festive season but how many overseas drivers attend at this stage is a unknown factor personally I am not too bothered about xmas new year period as I will be away. But hope for the sake of the sport that it happens as it brings in the crowds and where the promotor makes money |
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Post by midway on Jun 7, 2020 21:33:44 GMT 12
Yes i forgot you are a tourist that ventures to the South Island to enjoy your summer vacation ,making various trips to speedway tracks reporting back to us poor peasants that keep the economy going ..
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Post by Rota on Jun 10, 2020 14:12:29 GMT 12
Robbie Farr has recently made it known since he has split with his team that he wants to come back to NZ soon
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Post by charlie on Jun 11, 2020 9:20:02 GMT 12
International series aside, the true effects of COVID are still yet to come. The economic fall out from this will be huge and im sure sponsorship dollars will certainly dry up for most teams/venues. Any company laying staff off and still happy to hand $ to a have their sticker on a race car will surely be seen in a very poor light. Personally think we are looking at a very bleak season coming up as contrary to what Jacinda might think, these cars dont run on hugs and being kind.
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Post by midway on Jun 14, 2020 10:19:17 GMT 12
International series aside, the true effects of COVID are still yet to come. The economic fall out from this will be huge and im sure sponsorship dollars will certainly dry up for most teams/venues. Any company laying staff off and still happy to hand $ to a have their sticker on a race car will surely be seen in a very poor light. Personally think we are looking at a very bleak season coming up as contrary to what Jacinda might think, these cars dont run on hugs and being kind.[/ . So by placing a sticker on a car or sponsorship is up to the business its self but remember the owner has put his own money in first not the employee that was laid off due to un for seen circumstances of Covid 19 and the coalition government .. |
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Post by magilla on Jun 14, 2020 11:19:02 GMT 12
so is Midway blaming the government?
does he think that not doing what they did and letting 1000s of people die would not have had a similar or worse economic impact? (as is being proven in countries that did not do the brilliant job NZ did of containing this pandemic)
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Post by midway on Jun 14, 2020 20:08:09 GMT 12
so is Midway blaming the government? does he think that not doing what they did and letting 1000s of people die would not have had a similar or worse economic impact? (as is being proven in countries that did not do the brilliant job NZ did of containing this pandemic) Where did you get that appraisal,from Magilla An employer can lay off his staff as he wishes or use covid19 as a excuse if it comes to that ,but as it is his money in sponsoring a car or placing a sticker on it as pointed out ,why is it seem in bad light ... |
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Post by magilla on Jun 15, 2020 15:00:51 GMT 12
so is Midway blaming the government? does he think that not doing what they did and letting 1000s of people die would not have had a similar or worse economic impact? (as is being proven in countries that did not do the brilliant job NZ did of containing this pandemic) Where did you get that appraisal,from Magilla An employer can lay off his staff as he wishes or use covid19 as a excuse if it comes to that ,but as it is his money in sponsoring a car or placing a sticker on it as pointed out ,why is it seem in bad light ... well you mentioned the government in your post so it seemed like you were blaming them |
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Post by midway on Jun 15, 2020 19:00:39 GMT 12
Where did you get that appraisal,from Magilla well you mentioned the government in your post so it seemed like you were blaming them Well I never thought for one minute you would be Jacinda,s private eye  It is 99 days before the election ,do you think you r party will get past the winning post .. ?? |
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