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Post by wildcatsfan on Feb 12, 2024 20:53:39 GMT 12
This from Nelson FB page:
The South Island title is next week in Christchurch, but with no S.I. teams going to Auckland for the NZ Teams title, that should have a top line up to follow on from the GP.
That means no Canterbury Crushers, 2nd at the event in Huntly last season, and also no Otago Outlaws who finished a creditable 5th after beating the Pumas & the Stormers, only losing to the Raiders. Never mind the other teams of past years, namely Nelson Tasman Thunder, Eastern States Titans, Greymouth Grizzlies, Central Coyotes & Southland Spartans.
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Post by wildcatsfan on Feb 12, 2024 20:56:28 GMT 12
Greymouth Grizzlies Stockcar Team
January 21 at 8:21 PM
To our loyal fans & supporters,
Between the Grizzlies Management and Drivers, we have made the difficult decision to not attend the national teams title in Auckland this year.
Unfortunately during the Mainlands teams event in December, we suffered some significant injuries and the depth within our squad is just not at the point to attend a national event yet.
Colin and I take the health of our drivers incredibly seriously and make this descion with the upmost regard for their wellbeing. Whilst we would love to be there, our lads have partners and kids to come home to and speedway will never be bigger than that.
All is not lost! We are working hard to organise some teams events within the South Island this season to get some practice in and debut some more lads.
We want to thank our sponsors, fans and crew for their continued support and we hope to provide you with a date soon of when we will be hitting the track again.
Cheers, Eve 🐻
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Post by tiroto on Feb 13, 2024 16:27:02 GMT 12
Sad but totally understandable!  |
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Post by Stumo on Feb 13, 2024 17:42:51 GMT 12
That means no Canterbury Crushers, 2nd at the event in Huntly last season, and also no Otago Outlaws who finished a creditable 5th after beating the Pumas & the Stormers, only losing to the Raiders. We (Pumas) finished up 5th overall last season after a much needed win over Otago in T2 final But ya right gutting the South couldnt back up a team and ride the momentum of last season and even gather those who wanted to teams race together and contract to one track. Was looking close to being back to 12 teams and group qualifying format but Id think we are still 3 short with... A,H,R,G,B,S,V,P,W The 6 cars per team any 4 on track no reserve driver this season is certainly a welcome addition to this seasons event! |
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Post by BarryB on Feb 13, 2024 18:59:47 GMT 12
That means no Canterbury Crushers, 2nd at the event in Huntly last season, and also no Otago Outlaws who finished a creditable 5th after beating the Pumas & the Stormers, only losing to the Raiders. We (Pumas) finished up 5th overall last season after a much needed win over Otago in T2 final But ya right gutting the South couldnt back up a team and ride the momentum of last season and even gather those who wanted to teams race together and contract to one track. Was looking close to being back to 12 teams and group qualifying format but Id think we are still 3 short with... A,H,R,G,B,S,V,P,W The 6 cars per team any 4 on track no reserve driver this season is certainly a welcome addition to this seasons event! No Kihikihi or Baypark? Even that only makes 11. Fingers crossed I can make this event. Although sorry Stu, I won't be cheering for your team. I'm sure you won't take it personally  Barry B |
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Post by sonic33 on Feb 13, 2024 19:47:38 GMT 12
nice entree this weekend at Huntly with 8 teams.
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Post by BarryB on Feb 13, 2024 20:14:49 GMT 12
nice entree this weekend at Huntly with 8 teams. Yeah, no 2k's of M teams there either. One would have to assume neither track has a team this season. Barry B |
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Post by sonic33 on Feb 13, 2024 20:35:53 GMT 12
nice entree this weekend at Huntly with 8 teams. Yeah, no 2k's of M teams there either. One would have to assume neither track has a team this season. Barry B Have not heard anything from the meetings I have been to at Baypark. In saying that I haven't been to alot of meets and stockcars have not run that often. I am not optimistic they will have a team. |
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Post by Ramjam on Feb 13, 2024 21:01:30 GMT 12
We (Pumas) finished up 5th overall last season after a much needed win over Otago in T2 final But ya right gutting the South couldnt back up a team and ride the momentum of last season and even gather those who wanted to teams race together and contract to one track. Was looking close to being back to 12 teams and group qualifying format but Id think we are still 3 short with... A,H,R,G,B,S,V,P,W The 6 cars per team any 4 on track no reserve driver this season is certainly a welcome addition to this seasons event! No Kihikihi or Baypark? Even that only makes 11. Fingers crossed I can make this event. Although sorry Stu, I won't be cheering for your team. I'm sure you won't take it personally Barry B I'll give the commentator $5 to call them "The formerly great pumas" every time they refer to the Pumas lol |
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Post by holden65 on Feb 14, 2024 9:11:28 GMT 12
No Kihikihi or Baypark? Even that only makes 11. Fingers crossed I can make this event. Although sorry Stu, I won't be cheering for your team. I'm sure you won't take it personally Barry B I'll give the commentator $5 to call them "The formerly great pumas" every time they refer to the Pumas lol Where's the laughing icon al 🤣🤣🤣 |
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Post by BarryB on Feb 14, 2024 9:34:44 GMT 12
No Kihikihi or Baypark? Even that only makes 11. Fingers crossed I can make this event. Although sorry Stu, I won't be cheering for your team. I'm sure you won't take it personally Barry B I'll give the commentator $5 to call them "The formerly great pumas" every time they refer to the Pumas lol The team of whom, you speak; are they the team from the neighbouring track of the formerly great Young Guns and the formerly existing Wildcats? 🤣 🤣 🤣 Barry B |
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