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Post by nakifans on Feb 9, 2024 18:11:14 GMT 12
Into days Waikato Herald, NZ Jetsprints being held for last time at Meremere this weekend due to site being converted to Speedway Track.
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Post by Thestoremann on Feb 9, 2024 18:21:06 GMT 12
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Post by BarryB on Feb 9, 2024 19:34:54 GMT 12
So that's not where the old track was, but just north of the Mercer Service Centre on the Waikato River side of the Mercer straight?
Barry B
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Post by supersaloonfan on Feb 9, 2024 20:03:43 GMT 12
Google Maps shows the existing speedway and jetsprint track in behind the dragstrip. Also the website for the NZ Jetsprint Champs gives the location as Meremere Dragway.
Anthony
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Post by BarryB on Feb 9, 2024 20:55:55 GMT 12
Google Maps shows the existing speedway and jetsprint track in behind the dragstrip. Also the website for the NZ Jetsprint Champs gives the location as Meremere Dragway. Anthony Ah, okay. I vaguely remember them having jet sprints at the venue l mentioned, but that was a long long time ago. May even just be my poor memory  Barry B |
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Post by nakifans on Feb 9, 2024 22:13:40 GMT 12
From memory, Jet Sprint at site of Butterworth high bank track.
They cut through high bank to channel water in.
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Post by 410cowboy on Feb 10, 2024 9:10:33 GMT 12
Bring back the high banks . And allow open wheel cars to show their real pace on a big wide banked track that nz needs
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Post by hienekenno1 on Feb 10, 2024 9:26:30 GMT 12
Yes bring back the Highbanks, sorely missed in NZ,has to be night racing though🤞🙂
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Post by twincarb on Feb 10, 2024 9:36:45 GMT 12
and set up well--not some cheap imatation
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Meremere
Feb 10, 2024 9:40:37 GMT 12
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Post by hienekenno1 on Feb 10, 2024 9:40:37 GMT 12
and set up well--not some cheap imatation Yes like the Perth Motorplex would be nice 😁 |
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Post by midway on Feb 10, 2024 11:11:55 GMT 12
If this comes together how much damage does it do to existing tracks fighting for existence every season
The team at Huntly have put so much effort in to building a venue sure it doesnt suit some classes but it does entertain the speedway public .
I would be very surprised if this new venture operated under the control of S N Z .
Yes there is a gap for a track especially for sprint cars ,super saloons ,,,do we have the numbers coming forward in these harsh economic times ,or is this just going to end up like the hillbillies of last time ..
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Post by hienekenno1 on Feb 10, 2024 12:19:38 GMT 12
Yes has to be run under SNZ as well.
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Post by 410cowboy on Feb 10, 2024 12:22:10 GMT 12
If this comes together how much damage does it do to existing tracks fighting for existence every season The team at Huntly have put so much effort in to building a venue sure it doesnt suit some classes but it does entertain the speedway public . I would be very surprised if this new venture operated under the control of S N Z . Yes there is a gap for a track especially for sprint cars ,super saloons ,,,do we have the numbers coming forward in these harsh economic times ,or is this just going to end up like the hillbillies of last time .. Be good for the sport if wasn't snz approved guys can actually turn up and race without the bullnuts as long as set rules are in place car weight etc etc be really good for competitor be good if meremere and Harrisville would run regular Sprintcar shows |
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Post by magilla on Feb 11, 2024 10:26:41 GMT 12
Yes has to be run under SNZ as well. why? |
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Post by orapiuwharf on Feb 11, 2024 12:41:22 GMT 12
Need to have Modifieds as well.
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Post by midway on Feb 12, 2024 12:19:27 GMT 12
Need to have Modifieds as well. They will be in the Historic club if no,s dont improve ,there is a few granddads already that race |
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Post by twincarb on Feb 12, 2024 16:49:10 GMT 12
A mate had a look in the weekend very disappointed--NOTHING has been done to the Track
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Post by BarryB on Feb 12, 2024 16:59:29 GMT 12
A mate had a look in the weekend very disappointed--NOTHING has been done to the Track I don't know what he was expecting. If memory serves me correct the Jet Sprint people, who have been using the venue for the last 22 years, were staging their last ever at the venue over the weekend just gone. I'm assuming whoever has plans to build a speedway there wouldn't have access to the venue until today aat the very earliest. Barry B |
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Post by gmac on Feb 14, 2024 19:27:15 GMT 12
Not sure how viable it would be, the Outlaws tried with the Easter Nationals but never got enough people there to make it work... was very basic on the safety side but cool track if they restore the original high bank layout....
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Post by midway on Feb 15, 2024 14:31:53 GMT 12
One hurdle to overcome will be the traffic congestion heading south then north ,it bad enough when going to drag racing .
It will take some time to rebuild and a fair bit of coin ,
Who actually owns the land is it privately owned .
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