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Post by tonyr on Oct 23, 2022 8:22:54 GMT 12
A very enjoyable opener at Baypark last night. Good fields and a good track made for an entertaining night for the pretty good crowd that turned out.
Augurs well for the upcoming season. I’ll be back on the 5th of November 😀
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Post by steeldog on Oct 25, 2022 9:00:58 GMT 12
I thought it was good without anything really outstanding racing wise.
Track remained good all night apart from the dust. Rodney recognised his mistake in the prep so hopefully looking for better in the future. The racing rarely allowed the opportunity to show whether they have achieved the multiple lines around the newly banked turns 3 & 4. I just watched back some video of the nights racing and I there was a lot more multiple lines run around 3&4 than I remembered. I did see it for a couple of laps in the super saloons with Waddell & S Haywood (I think) doing 2 laps of side by side action - great stuff. Not so much of a fan of the new chassis (Cowling & Cardwell). They go well on the smooth track but they are so big when they sweep across the track it really doesn't leave much of a passing line (unless they get it wrong) and made for single lane "racing". I guess something for their competitors to work on this season.
The cost has increased to $30+fee for online or $35 at gate for adult. however this gets a free child's ticket too so I claimed it and took one of my friend's kids with me. He had a great night. Entrance is now via the pit area, which made things easier as I normally head out there first.
I will be back on the 5 November.
Also as an additional note: there is a meeting tonight at the Cosmopolitan club (7pm) for Speedway people to hear what the council has in mind about the speedway.
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Post by hienekenno1 on Oct 27, 2022 14:19:27 GMT 12
Anybody know what was said at the cosmopolitan club on Tuesday night?
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Post by Ned on Oct 27, 2022 15:24:14 GMT 12
Anybody know what was said at the cosmopolitan club on Tuesday night? There is a Facebook group called hands off bay park speedway. This is their first post: Please share this page and stay tuned for more info. Trustpower Baypark is the stadium the Speedway Built! After the BoP Speedway Assn. gifting it to the Council, the Council now wants to kick speedway out and are rushing the process with little time for meaningful consultation. The thousands of ratepayers this effects (that include many local families and businesses that service the community and provide employment) deserve to have their voices heard and this page was set up to share that community spirit. |
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Post by Ned on Oct 27, 2022 15:25:26 GMT 12
I think I also saw something else that said Council wants them out by 2029. Can’t be sure of that date though. Not even an elected Council in Tauranga, appointed commissioners
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Post by Ned on Oct 27, 2022 15:26:49 GMT 12
Found it - Rodney Woods page. Recently the new CEO of BVL. ( TCC) In formed the speedway that the Council wants to move the speedway on by 2029. What an insult to our club. Who were the pioneers that established the stadium with the help & generosity of local developer Bob Clarkson. Tell our COMISIONERS to keep their hands off our Speedway Stadium. And let our community know the injustice Please share. www.facebook.com/handsoffbaypark |
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Post by hienekenno1 on Oct 27, 2022 15:44:10 GMT 12
Found it - Rodney Woods page. Recently the new CEO of BVL. ( TCC) In formed the speedway that the Council wants to move the speedway on by 2029. What an insult to our club. Who were the pioneers that established the stadium with the help & generosity of local developer Bob Clarkson. Tell our COMISIONERS to keep their hands off our Speedway Stadium. And let our community know the injustice Please share. www.facebook.com/handsoffbaypark Thanks , not good news though, another track fighting for survival 🤔 |
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Post by screaminV8 on Nov 9, 2022 19:41:32 GMT 12
Found it - Rodney Woods page. Recently the new CEO of BVL. ( TCC) In formed the speedway that the Council wants to move the speedway on by 2029. What an insult to our club. Who were the pioneers that established the stadium with the help & generosity of local developer Bob Clarkson. Tell our COMISIONERS to keep their hands off our Speedway Stadium. And let our community know the injustice Please share. www.facebook.com/handsoffbaypark Thanks , not good news though, another track fighting for survival 🤔 There is a petition under way via Change.Org, so hopefully that gets some attention too. |
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