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Post by magilla on Jul 2, 2020 13:51:02 GMT 12
well I guess it does mean at least 4 more years of Western Springs
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Post by brutus21 on Jul 2, 2020 17:00:13 GMT 12
So with Bill having Bay Park, does this mean F2 midgets go to Bay Park & Six Shooters from Wacky Park come to the Springs
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Post by BDR on Jul 2, 2020 17:08:12 GMT 12
So with Bill having Bay Park, does this mean F2 midgets go to Bay Park & Six Shooters from Wacky Park come to the Springs Would be more than logical to have open wheelers all in one place Brutus, plus Six Shooters do put on a great show! |
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Post by standman on Jul 2, 2020 17:29:29 GMT 12
So with Bill having Bay Park, does this mean F2 midgets go to Bay Park & Six Shooters from Wacky Park come to the Springs Would be more than logical to have open wheelers all in one place Brutus, plus Six Shooters do put on a great show! leave the six shh hitters at wacky backy - they suit the place |
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Post by BDR on Jul 2, 2020 17:40:35 GMT 12
Would be more than logical to have open wheelers all in one place Brutus, plus Six Shooters do put on a great show! leave the six shh hitters at wacky backy - they suit the place They're probably the most prestigious class at Waikaraka, given that they're the only international class they have, and F2's are just a local class, better promotion in the Six Shooters than what you can do with F2's. |
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Post by orapiuwharf on Jul 2, 2020 19:39:13 GMT 12
Six Shooters need to go down in history as the class that did not survive the China 19 virus. No No NO to bringing them back to Waikaraka. End of story.
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Post by BDR on Jul 2, 2020 19:51:21 GMT 12
Six Shooters need to go down in history as the class that did not survive the China 19 virus. No No NO to bringing them back to Waikaraka. End of story. Still better than bang bang stockcars 😂, and still faster than those taxi’s they race out there, think they even beat the lap times of Super Galoons haha |
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Post by magilla on Jul 2, 2020 19:55:48 GMT 12
Bill and Bruce worked together before.
Though international series unlikely this season it opens the possibility next season of a round of the midgets in Palmy and maybe even Meanee
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Post by tigersfan on Jul 2, 2020 20:00:19 GMT 12
Six Shooters need to go down in history as the class that did not survive the China 19 virus. No No NO to bringing them back to Waikaraka. End of story. Still better than bang bang stockcars 😂, and still faster than those taxi’s they race out there, think they even beat the lap times of Super Galoons haha Is that why the biggest meeting in NZ every year, year in year out is a bang bang stockcar meeting?? .. Ignorance is bliss |
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Post by Helios on Jul 2, 2020 20:22:29 GMT 12
My allegience lies somwhere in the middle but nicely put, Tigersfan.
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Post by azzurro on Jul 2, 2020 20:37:38 GMT 12
Still better than bang bang stockcars 😂, and still faster than those taxi’s they race out there, think they even beat the lap times of Super Galoons haha Is that why the biggest meeting in NZ every year, year in year out is a bang bang stockcar meeting?? .. Ignorance is bliss Genuine question Would boxing night and also fireworks nights not have bigger crowds than Teams Champs? Would have thought springs sits more people than Palmy and doesn’t sell out |
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Post by midway on Jul 2, 2020 23:27:22 GMT 12
Is that why the biggest meeting in NZ every year, year in year out is a bang bang stockcar meeting?? .. Ignorance is bliss Genuine question Would boxing night and also fireworks nights not have bigger crowds than Teams Champs? Would have thought springs sits more people than Palmy and doesn’t sell out Iam pretty sure teams champs would beat the crowd numbers over the two nights mentioned ,the only big crowd numbers are when concerts play there and a rock & roll pensioner B Brown no doubt would be more wise to crowd numbers ,than a blues player that enjoys going to the Albert Hall ... |
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Post by epmurc on Jul 3, 2020 10:19:57 GMT 12
Was once told that the terraces at Western Springs, when every tier was occupied and all were sitting shoulder to shoulder, has a maximum capacity of 9000.
Didn't believe that for a minute, always thought it was way more; so one day I set out to prove who was right. Paced it all out, took into account the reduction of rows as you go round both bends etc etc and guess what.................9000 it is.
Now we all know that no-one sits right down the front and in the "mud zones" on the corners so even if the banks in the old days, and the new terraces now were chocka-block, you get the feeling that the reported crowd numbers have always been a bit "generous"
Arena Manawatu, depending on configuration, can hold around 20 000 people. Every year it is sold out for both nights so there's really no argument as to what the biggest meeting is.
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Post by accobra on Jul 3, 2020 10:51:21 GMT 12
Was once told that the terraces at Western Springs, when every tier was occupied and all were sitting shoulder to shoulder, has a maximum capacity of 9000. Didn't believe that for a minute, always thought it was way more; so one day I set out to prove who was right. Paced it all out, took into account the reduction of rows as you go round both bends etc etc and guess what.................9000 it is. Now we all know that no-one sits right down the front and in the "mud zones" on the corners so even if the banks in the old days, and the new terraces now were chocka-block, you get the feeling that the reported crowd numbers have always been a bit "generous" Arena Manawatu, depending on configuration, can hold around 20 000 people. Every year it is sold out for both nights so there's really no argument as to what the biggest meeting is. The mud in your face is the best part. 😂😂👍 love watching people sit near me. We say how long will they last. Not long lol. |
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Post by orapiuwharf on Jul 10, 2020 20:02:40 GMT 12
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Post by tony27 on Jul 10, 2020 20:10:54 GMT 12
Can anyone say a major case of sour grapes?
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Post by gmac on Jul 11, 2020 11:32:01 GMT 12
I see more as someone who is obviously guttered to not be the successful applicant. Regardless of your personal opinion of Bill Buckley he has spent an large amount of his time and money fighting for Western Springs, he has always spoken his mind and it has not always been PC. Unfortunately over his time battling with the RFA and Council he has probably rubbed some people the wrong way and at some level they have decided that they would rather deal with someone else. Not to take away from Bruce Holden who would have put forward a strong bid and has a good track record, involving other parties such as Speedway NZ gives me confidence that there was a sound decision making process and that the council maybe turning the corner and starting to look at acting somewhat in the best interests of the sport.
I am under no illusions that the only reason speedway isn’t still at Western Springs is the fact that the council do not have the money for any of their “pie in the sky” stadium realignment plans, Covid may well have, in a roundabout way, secured the speedways future for a little while yet.
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