|
|
Post by percy on Feb 27, 2024 18:21:55 GMT 12
One of my perennial dislikes with the Superstock Teams Nationals is the lack of a draw prior to the event so I'm delighted to hear the draw is being conducted Wednesday. Will add talking points and hype to the event.
Hopefully the Stratford Stormers will have the Rees Shield on the line in one of their Friday night races to add even a little more spice to the racing action.
I see on the Waikaraka Park website we are starting at 6pm Friday night. For the benefit of those living outside Auckland, Waikaraka Park is located in one of the most congested areas of Auckland and is a mission to get to on a Friday night. Not sure why we need to make it so hard for fans to get there when we only need to complete 11 teams races and 6 hot lap sessions. At a very generous 20 minutes per race a 7pm start time would finish at 10:40pm. Hopefully earlier if the officials read the riot act in drivers briefing and get the drivers gridded up efficiently.
Might have to dispatch a few blockers on the way there to get to the venue on time (to see the Grand Parade which should have started at 5:20pm rolling out the gate at 5:55pm!!)
|
|
|
|
Post by scooterman on Feb 27, 2024 19:13:48 GMT 12
they should give the teams 1 min to grid up then the lights go green
|
|
|
|
Post by Ramjam on Feb 28, 2024 8:02:30 GMT 12
they should give the teams 1 min to grid up then the lights go green until a team has their blockman start from the exit of turn 2 or even turn 4 for that matter and picks off the opposition lead car. Didn't they get rid of rolling starts partly for that reason? I agree tho, the p!ssing around with the griding up is just a circus. |
|
|
|
Post by midway on Feb 28, 2024 10:01:19 GMT 12
Parking in the side streets around Waikaraka park over the years ,can prove costly as there is a element of crime that targets the place .
|
|
|
|
Post by graemeh on Feb 28, 2024 13:57:03 GMT 12
Parking in the side streets around Waikaraka park over the years ,can prove costly as there is a element of crime that targets the place . Correct, I had my car stolen from a sidestreet off Neilson St last year, wasn't parked there for Stockcars but a Warriors game. |
|
|
|
Post by woodart on Feb 28, 2024 19:29:25 GMT 12
Parking in the side streets around Waikaraka park over the years ,can prove costly as there is a element of crime that targets the place . they are called property developers. |
|
|
|
Post by Ramjam on Feb 28, 2024 19:50:04 GMT 12
Parking in the side streets around Waikaraka park over the years ,can prove costly as there is a element of crime that targets the place . they are called property developers. 🙄 🤣🤣 |
|
|
|
Post by graemeh on Feb 28, 2024 20:03:44 GMT 12
The Draw
Baypark Bulldogs vs Kihikihi Crusaders
Rotorua Rascals vs Gisborne Gladiators
Wellington Young Guns vs Waikato Raiders
Meeanee Maulers vs Palmerston North Pumas
Auckland Alleycats vs Stratford Stomers
Wanganui Vulcans vs Baypark Bulldogs
Rotorua Rascals vs Kihikihi Crusaders
Gisborne Gladiators vs Waikato Raiders
Wellington Young Guns vs Meeanee Maulers
Auckland Alleycats vs Palmerston North Pumas
Stratford Stomers vs Wanganui Vulcans
|
|
|
|
Post by tiroto on Feb 29, 2024 11:42:11 GMT 12
Some good match ups:
Rot v Gizzy
Wgtn v Wai
Auck v Strat
Auck v Palmy
Strat v Whanganui
|
|
|
|
Post by midway on Feb 29, 2024 11:57:19 GMT 12
I liked how the draw was done ,it surely must of had a good viewing audience, it would good to see more of it done this way to stop the speculation on rigged draws ..
|
|
|
|
Post by wildcatsfan on Feb 29, 2024 11:57:33 GMT 12
Matchup of qualifying has to be Race 3, Young Guns V Raiders
|
|
|
|
Post by tiroto on Feb 29, 2024 12:19:54 GMT 12
I missed the draw. How was the draw done?
|
|
|
|
Post by percy on Feb 29, 2024 12:38:34 GMT 12
An interesting draw with a fascinating matchup 1st up between two of the perhaps non-favoured teams. One of them is going to have a solid chance of making the semi finals.
Raiders vs Young Guns is worthy of a final and that will be the one to watch on night one. Plenty of big name drivers in the Young Guns up against the a team that works well together and has all the pieces to make a charge for the title.
Which such quality through the field a team (or maybe two teams) that wins one and loses one could make the semi-finals.
|
|
|
|
Post by nakifans on Feb 29, 2024 13:28:40 GMT 12
Draw was done live on Kokpit Media 7.30 last night[ still be able to view].
Draw done by Kinzo and his grandson, in attendance, Booker and Bruce.
|
|
|
|
Post by Roxcyford on Feb 29, 2024 14:13:04 GMT 12
Parking in the side streets around Waikaraka park over the years ,can prove costly as there is a element of crime that targets the place . Thanks for that, no where not to park then.  .
|
|
|
|
Post by tiroto on Feb 29, 2024 14:40:51 GMT 12
Was there any discussion last night's show re the time it takes to grid up?
|
|
|
|
Post by midway on Feb 29, 2024 17:38:21 GMT 12
Parking in the side streets around Waikaraka park over the years ,can prove costly as there is a element of crime that targets the place . Thanks for that, no where not to park then. . MY advice is to get there early and park outside the main gate entrance ,there is plenty of room on the grass but that will fill quickly ,so rattle your dags and dont miss out ok .. |
|
|
|
Post by hienekenno1 on Mar 1, 2024 6:16:12 GMT 12
Finally the day has arrived! Let's go Stockcar Teams Racing 👍Go the Alley cats 🙂
|
|
|
|
Post by wildcatsfan on Mar 1, 2024 9:58:49 GMT 12
Finally the day has arrived! Let's go Stockcar Teams Racing 👍Go the Alley cats 🙂 Title # 9 coming up for the (not so) Young Guns!!! |
|
|
|
Post by tiroto on Mar 1, 2024 10:03:07 GMT 12
Canterbury not participating this year, Rascals it is!  |
|
.
