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Post by sonic33 on Jan 12, 2024 19:46:09 GMT 12
Not sure if the format could have been tweaked, but 8 car heats is a disgrace. Pretty sure the entry form didn't say there will be 6 groups. Problem being, lack of numbers means larger groups would lead to more padding of the already underwhelming support classes. I will suggest that all the heat racing will only determine the start spot for a one race final, and all cars that would be able to start the final will. Only need to drop 5 cars. Natural attrition will do that.
When I saw Cromwell had this meet I was going to go, as it is a great track. Change of jobs means I have no leave so couldn't go. Seriously not bothered now. It will be a two day meet for one decent race.
I am very over the brigade that suggests the format allows the cream to rise to the top. The cream is already at the top and only if it turns sour it will drop to the bottom.
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Post by Gordon on Jan 12, 2024 19:56:35 GMT 12
9W Mark Pitcher did the time trail but dropped 2 valves and is now out. Good track even though dusty but still some good passing.92m Hayward used the high line and looked good. Osborne cut a front tyre and took out Ray Stewart. Good live streaming.
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Post by Gordon on Jan 12, 2024 20:07:04 GMT 12
Waddel just had a good win - great racing with Shane McIntyre
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Post by spuddy on Jan 12, 2024 20:07:43 GMT 12
Not sure if the format could have been tweaked, but 8 car heats is a disgrace. Pretty sure the entry form didn't say there will be 6 groups. Problem being, lack of numbers means larger groups would lead to more padding of the already underwhelming support classes. I will suggest that all the heat racing will only determine the start spot for a one race final, and all cars that would be able to start the final will. Only need to drop 5 cars. Natural attrition will do that. When I saw Cromwell had this meet I was going to go, as it is a great track. Change of jobs means I have no leave so couldn't go. Seriously not bothered now. It will be a two day meet for one decent race. I am very over the brigade that suggests the format allows the cream to rise to the top. The cream is already at the top and only if it turns sour it will drop to the bottom. Yeah I agree, I was considering driving down for the finals but dropped that thought. May still stream it but won’t be a definite Interesting to see what Woodford Glen will do with the Grand Prix format. I can’t go on the Friday and was gutted about that |
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Post by bikeboy on Jan 12, 2024 20:11:35 GMT 12
The drivers might like this format , but as a spectator I hate it, there is no point to going night 1 as there is no result at the end of it
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Post by supersaloonfan on Jan 12, 2024 20:16:50 GMT 12
Can someone list the cars that ARE NOT running the 4 Bar setup.
Anthony
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Post by BarryB on Jan 12, 2024 20:22:59 GMT 12
The drivers might like this format , but as a spectator I hate it, there is no point to going night 1 as there is no result at the end of it Exactly, although at least you'd see some great racing if they had 48 cars on track as opposed to 24. But yes, night 1 qualifying at least means you're watching something with a result, and night 2 is almost like a seperate meeting. If one only turns up for night 2 it's like arriving for dinner half way through the meal and/or conversation. Barry B |
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Post by spuddy on Jan 12, 2024 20:26:53 GMT 12
Can someone list the cars that ARE NOT running the 4 Bar setup. Anthony Not 100% sure, but guessing 34t, 69t, 77t, 27c, 54c, 86c, 4d, 59d, 861d, 26e, 8k, 92m, 32p. Unsure on 6e 1NZ, 3nz, 6c, 58c are all the Cowling cars so they will be 4 bar, and think the Stealths are as well which are 16c 19c 49c. 21n changed to 4 in the off season and has been struggling with it Unsure what the new Waddell car is |
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Post by supersaloonfan on Jan 12, 2024 20:32:22 GMT 12
Can someone list the cars that ARE NOT running the 4 Bar setup. Anthony Not 100% sure, but guessing 34t, 69t, 77t, 27c, 54c, 86c, 4d, 59d, 861d, 26e, 8k, 92m, 32p. Unsure on 6e 1NZ, 3nz, 6c, 58c are all the Cowling cars so they will be 4 bar, and think the Stealths are as well which are 16c 19c 49c Unsure what the new Waddell car is Thanks spuddy! I think 18M is 4 Bar...and I guess 9W is as well. I agree there are some ungainly looking cars circulating now...but there are some good looking ones as well. Anthony |
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Post by Gordon on Jan 12, 2024 20:33:08 GMT 12
I think 26e is 4 bar I heard one driver say he was 3 bar - shock in the middle. Whatever that is?
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Post by spuddy on Jan 12, 2024 20:36:19 GMT 12
You may be right, I just think of Hypermacs as torsion but his newest beast may not be |
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Post by spuddy on Jan 12, 2024 20:37:20 GMT 12
58c wins his 2nd of the night from grid 6
He was my pick pre meeting and I would love to see him bring home that 1NZ, would be thoroughly deserved
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Post by supersaloonfan on Jan 12, 2024 20:41:34 GMT 12
You may be right, I just think of Hypermacs as torsion but his newest beast may not be If you can`t beat them...join them? Anthony |
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Post by westford on Jan 12, 2024 20:57:12 GMT 12
Can someone list the cars that ARE NOT running the 4 Bar setup. Anthony Not 100% sure, but guessing 34t, 69t, 77t, 27c, 54c, 86c, 4d, 59d, 861d, 26e, 8k, 92m, 32p. Unsure on 6e 1NZ, 3nz, 6c, 58c are all the Cowling cars so they will be 4 bar, and think the Stealths are as well which are 16c 19c 49c. 21n changed to 4 in the off season and has been struggling with it Unsure what the new Waddell car is 18M is the ex Mick Quin Barry Wright built car. |
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Post by Gordon on Jan 12, 2024 20:58:05 GMT 12
heat 9 = Hayward - Edwards - Stewart
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Post by sonic33 on Jan 12, 2024 21:11:36 GMT 12
any action or roundy roundy?
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Post by spuddy on Jan 12, 2024 21:48:43 GMT 12
Not 100% sure, but guessing 34t, 69t, 77t, 27c, 54c, 86c, 4d, 59d, 861d, 26e, 8k, 92m, 32p. Unsure on 6e 1NZ, 3nz, 6c, 58c are all the Cowling cars so they will be 4 bar, and think the Stealths are as well which are 16c 19c 49c. 21n changed to 4 in the off season and has been struggling with it Unsure what the new Waddell car is 18M is the ex Mick Quin Barry Wright built car. He debuted a new machine about a month ago |
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Post by NZ Sauber on Jan 12, 2024 22:19:56 GMT 12
18M is the ex Mick Quin Barry Wright built car. He debuted a new machine about a month ago He was only in the 81M Hypermac/Phantom car briefly after hurting the engine in the 18M Barry Wright car at the North Island Champs. Now back campaigning the 18M  |
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Post by BarryB on Jan 12, 2024 23:31:47 GMT 12
He debuted a new machine about a month ago He was only in the 81M Hypermac/Phantom car briefly after hurting the engine in the 18M Barry Wright car at the North Island Champs. Now back campaigning the 18M So what happened to his previous 18m? Previous to the big red dog? I'm assuming here the 81m is Dean's car? Barry B |
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Post by spuddy on Jan 13, 2024 0:16:30 GMT 12
Need to see the grids for the remaining heats beside the current points to see where we are sitting
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