|
|
Post by Dirt Oval on Feb 6, 2024 8:01:33 GMT 12
Team GB did an amazing job. Every year they are getting closer to taking the championship out. Whose cars are they using this year?
In fact every team did well. Itās great to see every team stacked with talent and quality cars.
|
|
|
|
Post by 4zfed on Feb 6, 2024 8:40:14 GMT 12
Just out of interest does Jayden Ward live & work in Chch or Palmy?? Just out of interest, who cares? Ward is free to live and work where he pleases and to contract to race his Superstock wherever he pleases. Interesting response Tony to a genuine question. I was merely asking if he had moved to live down South. He's by far the best Teams racer in the country.. |
|
|
|
Post by tony27 on Feb 6, 2024 9:07:07 GMT 12
Team GB did an amazing job. Every year they are getting closer to taking the championship out. Whose cars are they using this year? In fact every team did well. Itās great to see every team stacked with talent and quality cars. 418 is William Humphries personal car, he used a borrowed car to race for the panthers |
|
|
|
Post by Tony on Feb 6, 2024 9:47:51 GMT 12
Team GB did an amazing job. Every year they are getting closer to taking the championship out. Whose cars are they using this year? In fact every team did well. Itās great to see every team stacked with talent and quality cars. 418 is William Humphries personal car, he used a borrowed car to race for the panthers I saw the 555GB car being trailered through Whanganui this morning. I think I read that they borrowed to car from Phil Ogle. |
|
|
|
Post by Roxcyford on Feb 6, 2024 10:15:52 GMT 12
Nah, Phil hasn,t raced for a couple of seasons, maybe 33s Nathan Sharpe.  . |
|
|
|
Post by BarryB on Feb 6, 2024 11:12:25 GMT 12
I personally think and i was there that the GB vs Whanganui race was the best race as it was full on action especially down turn three with a pile of cars trying to get off the fence, the Poms seem to be able to keep their cars going to the end so well done to them. That was the race I enjoyed most š Barry B |
|
|
|
Post by 4zfed on Feb 6, 2024 11:32:10 GMT 12
I personally think and i was there that the GB vs Whanganui race was the best race as it was full on action especially down turn three with a pile of cars trying to get off the fence, the Poms seem to be able to keep their cars going to the end so well done to them. It sure was a race of 2 halves. Hayden Hart wouldn't of realized he was so many laps I front & was running like crazy causing him to clip a car in turn 3 causing damage. Was a fantastic race though. That was the race I enjoyed most š Barry B |
|
|
|
Post by my2cents on Feb 6, 2024 11:41:39 GMT 12
A red light for flame outs... Decisions astound me at time.. About as consistent as diarrhea Iām blown away by some of the refs decisions, we were what 10s away from all 3 lead cars finishing the race, and they red flag it for a car that had been in the wall for laps with a little flame out exhaust. Just wondering if the fixed penalties apply to officals aswell R12-4-73 Race Defining rule breach Team exclusion plus $100 fine š¤ |
|
|
|
Post by fraggleina on Feb 6, 2024 12:40:02 GMT 12
418 is William Humphries personal car, he used a borrowed car to race for the panthers I saw the 555GB car being trailered through Whanganui this morning. I think I read that they borrowed to car from Phil Ogle. As far as Iām aware Will was using the new car he built for Team GB owned by Dave Riley, GB used the Riley owned 1NZ car, the ex Ogle car is owned by GB manager Guy Parker, unless things have changed š¤·āāļø |
|
|
|
Post by Macclad on Feb 6, 2024 15:37:27 GMT 12
Possibly an unpopular opinion, but I don't think this years event was actually that good when compared to other years. I did enjoy the racing, and I will be back next year, but it lacked the BIG moments we have come to expect when watching teams racing.
Don't get me wrong, I have nothing but the utmost respect for all the teams, the drivers putting their cars and bodies on the line for our entertainment, everyone involved in the running of the event.
But can anyone honestly say this was the best teams champs they have ever seen?
I don't know if it is down to rule changes? Superstocks now being too fast & powerful? The format?
I have noticed this over the past few years but there doesn't seem to be the big hits/moments that we used to get.
There seems to be a lot more trying to push cars to the infield now, which I understand is a good tactic, it isn't however, that spectacular to watch.
Again, for clarity, I am NOT bagging drivers who put it all on the line, they will forever have my undying respect, I certainly couldn't do it.
|
|
|
|
Post by hienekenno1 on Feb 6, 2024 16:33:42 GMT 12
Also the weather the first night definitely killed the buzz a bit for me but still enjoyed finals night, congratulations to the Glen Eagles and was gutted when 72a Cody McKee was pushed off with a broken gearstick in the semi final but the All-stars did well, motel booked again for next year šš
|
|
|
|
Post by broardside on Feb 6, 2024 16:52:01 GMT 12
I thought it was a great weekend considering the weather and everything, not the greatest Teams event but still right up there with the upsets that happened. I dont think we will see the real big hits much more because of the speed these beasts are doing down the straight to easy to get concussed etc and also the refs are on their case if it looks suspect.
|
|
|
|
Post by tigersfan on Feb 6, 2024 18:36:00 GMT 12
Felt like the Parade seemed to be missing something this year, not sure what it was, the atmosphere just seemed abit different this time around
Great show tho, times like this I really do miss my tigers
The eagles are probably the most consistent team in a over a decade , would give the mighty panthers of mid 2000s a run for their money I think.
72a definitely hard luck award for the weekend, really felt for the young bloke, they sure do put their heart and soul into keeping us entertained.
|
|
|
|
Post by grindingdisc on Feb 6, 2024 18:47:46 GMT 12
Very unfortunate for the all stars about the shifter breaking..
How ever bit of a mistake retiring to the infield perhaps to caught up in the disappointment?
He should have stayed on track as anything could have happened to the others after the restart or in the referees box.. his own team members could have pushed him across the line and gave him the finish and also points towards the 3rd place race.
Ohwell learning curve, was really hoping to see them in the final
|
|
|
|
Post by knownotmuch on Feb 6, 2024 18:48:38 GMT 12
Possibly an unpopular opinion, but I don't think this years event was actually that good when compared to other years. I did enjoy the racing, and I will be back next year, but it lacked the BIG moments we have come to expect when watching teams racing. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing but the utmost respect for all the teams, the drivers putting their cars and bodies on the line for our entertainment, everyone involved in the running of the event. But can anyone honestly say this was the best teams champs they have ever seen? I don't know if it is down to rule changes? Superstocks now being too fast & powerful? The format? I have noticed this over the past few years but there doesn't seem to be the big hits/moments that we used to get. There seems to be a lot more trying to push cars to the infield now, which I understand is a good tactic, it isn't however, that spectacular to watch. Again, for clarity, I am NOT bagging drivers who put it all on the line, they will forever have my undying respect, I certainly couldn't do it. The best thing for me this year was seeing three of the favourite teams not making the second night. But maybe I value upsets more than most. The thing I will most want to see next year is the Gleneagles lose on night one and a team that has never won take the title. Like you I have total respect for all those who teams race. |
|
|
|
Post by midway on Feb 6, 2024 19:09:20 GMT 12
Had great time ,the first night was a fizzer ,the weather ended it as you know ,but come the early morning i booked a flight to Christchurch ,then a rental to Ruapuna for finals night of the Midgets ,yes a great show it was ,got a flight back only to Wellington ,so once again a rental up to Palmy for the finals night .I purchased a new R/V Several weeks ago ,left at Palmy in a safe place and after the finals headed home ...
|
|
|
|
Post by Palmyfan4ever on Feb 6, 2024 19:21:05 GMT 12
Possibly an unpopular opinion, but I don't think this years event was actually that good when compared to other years. I did enjoy the racing, and I will be back next year, but it lacked the BIG moments we have come to expect when watching teams racing. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing but the utmost respect for all the teams, the drivers putting their cars and bodies on the line for our entertainment, everyone involved in the running of the event. But can anyone honestly say this was the best teams champs they have ever seen? I don't know if it is down to rule changes? Superstocks now being too fast & powerful? The format? I have noticed this over the past few years but there doesn't seem to be the big hits/moments that we used to get. There seems to be a lot more trying to push cars to the infield now, which I understand is a good tactic, it isn't however, that spectacular to watch. Again, for clarity, I am NOT bagging drivers who put it all on the line, they will forever have my undying respect, I certainly couldn't do it. The best thing for me this year was seeing three of the favourite teams not making the second night. But maybe I value upsets more than most. The thing I will most want to see next year is the Gleneagles lose on night one and a team that has never won take the title. Like you I have total respect for all those who teams race. My unpopular opinion is that they need to go back to only 12 teams. A lot of action is lost as they need to keep the cars running so they are worried to go to the wall so it is all pushing infield... The only way to fix it is to go back to groups for night one where the highest in each group gets through. You can win your group easier with just the lead car so you can have your other cars not crossing the line... Even if PN has to drop the Mustangs to limit the entries to 12 teams I think they need to ensure the integrity of what teams is is ensured. This racing for points is not fun for night one |
|
|
|
Post by quin10 on Feb 6, 2024 19:58:17 GMT 12
After racing on Monday night, traveling south out of palmy I seen atleast 10 cars pulled over changing tyres. Someone must have been upto no good.
Anyone else see or hear anything??
|
|
|
|
Post by broardside on Feb 6, 2024 20:46:48 GMT 12
Yep some idiot decided to throw Z nails all over the road
|
|
|
|
Post by lifelongpetrolhead on Feb 6, 2024 21:34:09 GMT 12
Possibly an unpopular opinion, but I don't think this years event was actually that good when compared to other years. I did enjoy the racing, and I will be back next year, but it lacked the BIG moments we have come to expect when watching teams racing. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing but the utmost respect for all the teams, the drivers putting their cars and bodies on the line for our entertainment, everyone involved in the running of the event. But can anyone honestly say this was the best teams champs they have ever seen? I don't know if it is down to rule changes? Superstocks now being too fast & powerful? The format? I have noticed this over the past few years but there doesn't seem to be the big hits/moments that we used to get. There seems to be a lot more trying to push cars to the infield now, which I understand is a good tactic, it isn't however, that spectacular to watch. Again, for clarity, I am NOT bagging drivers who put it all on the line, they will forever have my undying respect, I certainly couldn't do it. I'm sorry but I have to disagree, personally I found this year to be one of the best I've been to in the 8 years I've been attending, especially the qualifying. It may have been slightly lacking in big moments, but the overall quality and even-ness of all 13 teams was the best I've personally seen. The 13 team format has changed the style of teams racing, but I would argue for the better, or at least not for the worst. It has become less about the big hits (which don't get me wrong, I do love to see) and more about car control and strategy, this may have led to a reduction in big moments but (for me at least) no less entertaining racing, as I was still on the edge of my seat for most of the races this year, with nearly every race being able to go either way at any point. But as I said, it was the quality of the teams that showed up. I would go so far as to say, if the teams show up with the same drivers next year, 11 of the 13 will have a solid chance of winning it. |
|
.
