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Post by schumaaka on Nov 18, 2008 16:19:22 GMT 12
Hi guys I see that the NZ champs formatt and Entry form for the NZ Super Saloon Champs has been approved and is on the SNZ site.
I also have info packs for anyone who wants directions to the event, accomodation, NZ ledgends Dinner and also some info on the track surface and my thoughts on what to look out for when racing on the track. You can e Mail me at themaakafamily@xtra.co.nz
Steve Williams and the rest of the North, South Saloon group will run there this Thursday so they should be able to provide some feed back as well.
There is also a Super Saloon event on the 29th November which will have a large number of the Best South Island car at as a shake down event for the nationals
A number of the Top cars and drivers have already confirmed for the NZ Champs and this is going to be an huge event, I cant wait.
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Post by BadGirl77 on Nov 18, 2008 18:40:14 GMT 12
Hey Shane, will you take me job on the Friday so I can go on the wine tour?? God I love my job and wine tastings etc are just bliss...... besides the headache afterwards lol ;D
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Post by Steve on Nov 18, 2008 19:22:52 GMT 12
How much is it to get in to the Champs?
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Post by Phil15T on Nov 18, 2008 20:59:32 GMT 12
Hey thanks Shane ive just come in from the track entertaining Murray Guy.
Entry for NZ Super Saloon Champs is cheap
$20 Fri Nght
$25 Sat Night
2 day concession $40
Will keep you up to date as we progress.
Cheers
Phil
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Nov 18, 2008 21:15:51 GMT 12
The track will provide for excellent racing, accomodating all styles from the Keegans to the Emersons! Very impressed, very much looking forward to our race meeting this Thursday!   |
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Post by schumaaka on Nov 18, 2008 21:25:13 GMT 12
Track Information, Driving Tips
The track is longer than Dunedin or Christchurch. It has a new clay surface that we grade and water deep, which usually provides a consistent drivey surface. We expect this to be the case for most of the qualifying heats and the Repercharges and at least the first 2/3s of each of the finals races.
The shape of the circuit is best described as tear drop shaped.
Back Straight
If we start exiting from the sharp turn at the top of the tear drop we head down the back straight and enter turn 3. Unless you have a clear track and are able to use all of it then you will need to slow down to enter. The change from the straight to the corner is quite sharp and if you don’t slow down then you will drift out into the upper lane.
It is possible to pass around the outside of an inside car if you can enter fast, accurate and keep your momentum up. Equally you can also pass if you can gain position up the inside prior to both cars entering the turn.
Turn 3&4
Once you have entered this turn and set your car this turn just keeps going and sweeps right around in a long arc across the start finish line, past the pit gate and right into turn one which is at the top of the teardrop. It’s a bloody long way. You are able to drive it foot flat all the way, resulting in a huge speed entering turn1!
From the time that you set the car In turn 3/4 the track opens up so that there is enough space to run 3 cars wide however entering turn one on the outside 3 wide is a huge gamble. If that is where you are you need to ensure that the inside car is aware of you when you exit turn 2 as the inside cars tend to drift up and you will more than likely run out of room.
Turn 1&2
Breaking, entering turn one is in excess of 145kph, while you are still sweeping around a very long turn 4. This is very difficult to get right & getting that right is the key to this track.
Like Christchurch, cars tend to break a little early entering the tight turn and this will allow drivers who are good under breaks to take up positions both on the inside and outsides on the entry to turn one. This will then allow them to complete the move exiting turn 2 and entering turn 3.
So that’s the track as I see it, its fast and with 2 good breaking zones that will provide plenty of passing opportunities, I believe that good handling and accurate driving will be the key to getting a good result here.Best of luck to you all we are looking forward to hosting you, your families and crew at our track.
Best Regards, Shane
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Post by Steve on Nov 19, 2008 7:10:21 GMT 12
Thanks Phil, children and or family pass price etc?
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Post by mayberacermaybenot on Nov 19, 2008 10:48:29 GMT 12
What a decision
Go to the nz supers 10 hours drive away or 10 mins down the road to the nz street stocks!
How do you decide!
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Post by superstockboy on Nov 19, 2008 11:28:45 GMT 12
What a decision Go to the nz supers 10 hours drive away or 10 mins down the road to the nz street stocks! How do you decide! nz supers as you may not come down here much! that y iam going to the nz street stocks as i just been up there one time ! well that what i think any way ;D |
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Nov 19, 2008 15:26:22 GMT 12
quote author=superstockboy ...
Go to the nz supers 10 hours drive away or 10 mins down the road to the nz street stocks! How do you decide?
The decision is easy, just ask yourself,
If you appreciate an awesome track combined witrh the incredible talent of NZ's best super saloon drivers, then you head for Cromwell!
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Post by schumaaka on Nov 19, 2008 16:31:49 GMT 12
quote author=superstockboy ... Go to the nz supers 10 hours drive away or 10 mins down the road to the nz street stocks! How do you decide? The decision is easy, just ask yourself,If you appreciate an awesome track combined witrh the incredible talent of NZ's best super saloon drivers, then you head for Cromwell! Yup Emerson, Waddel, Stewart, Bolt, Keegan, Boulton, Boulton, Williams, McIntyre, Cardwell, Jennings, Pitcher, Taylor, Peirce, Hemi, Elliott, Maaka( in the grader ;-) ) Dixon, Verdona, Moore, Carey, Burson, North just to name a few. Just the thought of watching these guys racing together again is getting me excited, Emo, Muzza and Dean running the high line is going to be awesome!!!!!! |
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Post by dirt1 on Nov 19, 2008 16:52:39 GMT 12
[[/quote]
Yup Emerson, Waddel, Stewart, Bolt, Keegan, Boulton, Boulton, Williams, McIntyre, Cardwell, Jennings, Pitcher, Taylor, Peirce, Hemi, Elliott, Maaka( in the grader ;-) ) Dixon, Verdona, Moore, Carey, Burson, North just to name a few. Just the thought of watching these guys racing together again is getting me excited, Emo, Muzza and Dean running the high line is going to be awesome!!!!!![/quote]
Is this a confirmed list, a list of those who expressed interest or just those you think will be there. Might be worth the trip down after all.
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Post by schumaaka on Nov 19, 2008 17:12:50 GMT 12
can everyone who knows the email contact details for any supersaloon drivers please forward these to me at schumaaka@xtra.co.nz asap thanks Shane
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Post by Sharns With Sparky on Nov 19, 2008 17:15:20 GMT 12
i know that donald gregory is planing on making the trip another 1nz for him haha
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Post by schumaaka on Nov 19, 2008 19:32:16 GMT 12
i know that donald gregory is planing on making the trip another 1nz for him haha He's one of my pic's, he's one of the best in the country under breaks and he showed that in chch in the repercharge when he drove from the back to the front to qualify. This track will suit those that can pass cars like Donald can. |
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Post by Wildcat on Nov 19, 2008 19:54:35 GMT 12
Blow Mchee 5w got his saloon ready ,be good to see him back ,with 21w D Gregory 2 good hard charges  expect the unexpected |
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Post by kiwiinoz on Nov 19, 2008 23:25:54 GMT 12
got to work over xmas here in brisbane so ill miss out on a championship i thought as a long time club member/driver and supporter of cromwell would never happen.Its great to see the club finally getting a few of the fruits after years of dedicated past and present members and supporters.Will there be results on here over the nights as i think i may have a hard time getting me old buddy phil on the phone.
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Post by superstockboy on Nov 19, 2008 23:35:18 GMT 12
got to work over xmas here in brisbane so ill miss out on a championship i thought as a long time club member/driver and supporter of cromwell would never happen.Its great to see the club finally getting a few of the fruits after years of dedicated past and present members and supporters.Will there be results on here over the nights as i think i may have a hard time getting me old buddy phil on the phone. yep i will text them to some one ,if they willpost them on here same as the raceing for to nite at cromwell |
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Post by mikey69 on Nov 19, 2008 23:41:40 GMT 12
I sat 27c Trev for top finish especially with a bit of local help  , Shane wish him luck from Mike Stronach |
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Post by Phil15T on Nov 20, 2008 6:23:51 GMT 12
Shane Shane Shane Youve been an awesome help with this champs and i greatly appreciate it but for the life of me i dont know why you are giving away secrets on here as you dont know who might be reading it. Interesting driver lineup you have complied too the one that interests me the most is Maaka (the grader driver) Is there a great come back on the cards well I guess ill be one of the first to know when the entries come in......... Thanks again Mate Regards Phil 95T Promoter |
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