gmac
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Post by gmac on Dec 5, 2023 20:44:10 GMT 12
Does anyone have the inside word on the driver's coming for the International Midget Series over xmas and the new year? Won't be the same not being at the Springs on Boxing Day....
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Post by superstocker on Dec 7, 2023 9:22:09 GMT 12
Can’t wait to see them in palmy tho
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Post by 410cowboy on Dec 7, 2023 13:51:14 GMT 12
Does anyone have the inside word on the driver's coming for the International Midget Series over xmas and the new year? Won't be the same not being at the Springs on Boxing Day.... with springs promoting it . you will find out as the gates open walking through the pits before they tell you anything lol... |
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Post by magilla on Dec 7, 2023 14:47:13 GMT 12
bringing international drivers to Waikarka Park is an embarasment
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Post by westford on Dec 7, 2023 18:20:16 GMT 12
Why is it an embarrassment ?
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Post by cae76 on Dec 7, 2023 20:28:58 GMT 12
Nothing could have been a bigger embarrassment than the crap the International drivers were served up at the Springs last year.
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Post by magilla on Dec 8, 2023 16:11:51 GMT 12
Why is it an embarrassment ? have you been there? place is 3rd world dump. actual racing surface is good but the rest of the place is 3/10 |
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Post by hienekenno1 on Dec 8, 2023 16:43:06 GMT 12
Why is it an embarrassment ? have you been there? place is 3rd world dump. actual racing surface is good but the rest of the place is 3/10 Your like a scratch record Magilla,so I guess we won't see you there when the USA Midgets are there,oh well how sad never mind 🙂 |
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Post by rayray on Dec 8, 2023 19:38:34 GMT 12
There facebook post was Cancel xmas. We are only a few weeks out & still no word. 1 driver is Buddy Kofoid. Maybe a young USA sprintcar driver in sth island out of nelson,,,,,its anyone's guess. Possible keep your plans for xmas & late Jan early Feb come watch 2 USA late model drivers that are racing in NZ in 2 mths time.
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Post by superstocker on Dec 8, 2023 20:00:56 GMT 12
Why is it an embarrassment ? have you been there? place is 3rd world dump. actual racing surface is good but the rest of the place is 3/10 Having palmy as my local, I actually quite like Wacky park |
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Post by openwheelfan01 on Dec 9, 2023 16:11:46 GMT 12
bringing international drivers to Waikarka Park is an embarasment I dont think its embarassment venue that needs alot of money spent on it reminds me of old springs venue back in the days before had all extra lighting installed. Has to be major concern if springs closes down theres basically no Midget or Sprintcar tracks in Auckland area. unless wacky park invest in alot of money making it permanent home. especially only about 4 tracks north island caters for open wheelers. future looks bleak unless springs can somehow be saved. |
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artg
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Post by artg on Dec 10, 2023 10:19:03 GMT 12
The springs can be saved as a speedway and multiple purpose venue.
We as a country need to move forward beyond ball sports creating stadiums that protect the truf. Ball sports in this day and age don't have enough fixtures to make a stadium profitable.
The springs can be a multi purpose venue that includes speedway if we think outside the box.
Went to a Metallica concert in LA on back to back nights and went back to the same stadium on the third night to watch monster trucks.
They pulled back the carpet turf and within 24 hours had dirt layed down.
If we think outside the box a concert can operate 48 - 72 hours after a speedway meeting at the springs fairly easily..
In fact there is a marketing opportunity right there.
Get a discounted speedway ticket when you purchase your concert ticket.
Best way to attract new people to the sport..
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Post by openwheelfan01 on Dec 10, 2023 12:50:49 GMT 12
Does appear that Auckand Unlimited whom runs stadiums in Auckland dont seem really interested keeping speedway at the springs. if that happens after this season will western springs become just another white Elephant. very seldom was it used outiside of what used to be 12 meetings per season plus the odd concert.
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Post by openwheelfan01 on Dec 11, 2023 12:16:27 GMT 12
Its weird with 2 weeks out still have no updates whom is coming over for international series. whats with the big secret lol ?
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Post by 410cowboy on Dec 11, 2023 14:09:34 GMT 12
Its weird with 2 weeks out still have no updates whom is coming over for international series. whats with the big secret lol ? Totally agree they definitely not a spread the word promotions group more like a keep everything quiet and if you want to know turn up pay 50 bucks to see the mystery people |
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Post by mod46c on Dec 11, 2023 14:45:10 GMT 12
Its weird with 2 weeks out still have no updates whom is coming over for international series. whats with the big secret lol ? Totally agree they definitely not a spread the word promotions group more like a keep everything quiet and if you want to know turn up pay 50 bucks to see the mystery people I did stumble across a video on YouTube with Tmez saying he'd had a phone call and might be heading this way  |
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Post by openwheelfan01 on Dec 11, 2023 21:30:22 GMT 12
Totally agree they definitely not a spread the word promotions group more like a keep everything quiet and if you want to know turn up pay 50 bucks to see the mystery people I did stumble across a video on YouTube with Tmez saying he'd had a phone call and might be heading this way I saw that too it comes frution having T Mez here is worth price of admission right there. given hisracing skills knowledge and personality. also get plenty of coverage racing through his you tube channel. Fingers crossed it happens. Others want see some good interviews of USAC drivers go to PRI drivers on you tube. |
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Post by hienekenno1 on Dec 12, 2023 11:37:43 GMT 12
Officially announced,Buddy Kofoid is coming to race in NZ🙂
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Post by accobra on Dec 12, 2023 12:19:32 GMT 12
From Baypark Speedway Facebook page. Great communication team 🙂
⭐️ INTERNATIONAL MIDGET DRIVER ANNOUCEMENT
Michael Buddy Kofoid Returns to Baypark Speedway to battle again.
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM Trent Way Motorsport
I’m thrilled to announce that once again Michael "Buddy" Kofoid Racing will be returning to New Zealand over Christmas to drive the 2USA midget for Way Motorsport in the Midas International Midget Series.
Buddy needs little introduction to open wheel racing being a winner in both World of Outlaws and All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint car series this year. He is also a 2 time USAC Midget Champ, Prelim Chilli Bowl winner and BC39 winner just to name a few of his many achievements. These achievements make him the the perfect candidate to jump behind the wheel again of the 2USA Midget for Way Motorsports.
This year's car is a new Bullet by Spike and Speedway Toyota. The new car design will be released in the coming weeks and we look forward to seeing Buddy behind the wheel on track.
A big thanks to his sponsors for coming on board.
Langslow Engineering 2015 Ltd| J. A. Russell Ltd| 2Way Industries Ltd| Carbon-developments Ltd| iSign it| 03 Design Co.
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Post by selffar on Dec 12, 2023 21:13:08 GMT 12
One thing not said in the above is that Michael "Buddy" Kofoid, was the New Zealand Sprintcar Champion in 2018/2019
When and Where: 2018/19 Cromwell
1st: Michael (Buddy) Kofoid 8usa
2nd: Jamie Larsen 82p
3rd: Michael Pickens 2nza
And I was there to see it. He also won most of the races he entered in.
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