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Post by The Observer on Dec 28, 2008 11:19:59 GMT 12
For what was often thought of as the group of death you did you, your supporters, and of course Auckland and Wai Park proud.
A big upset over HUntly with a very sharp display of driving, then an oh so close race with Wellington that inflicted a lot of damage.
All of your team performed way above my expectations, the cars were well prepared and finished races, and dished out plenty of big hits. Awesome work, and if they stay together will be a force to be reckoned with
well done.
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Post by chunkey on Dec 28, 2008 11:43:45 GMT 12
I agree, there were a few OMGs from the crowd around me. Most impressive & the A team were great to watch!
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Post by knowtoomuch on Dec 28, 2008 12:11:57 GMT 12
I agree the the Alleycats did extremely well but my question would be what is the point of having Rose Halfpenny in the team if she was not going to be used. She has team racing experience and drives as well as if not better than many other drivers. Maybe she is their secret weapon for tonight.  |
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Post by MaRISSA Gough on Dec 28, 2008 12:13:51 GMT 12
Well done guys..............From what I hear you guys worked really hard and as a team.......Your first race I hear was the best teams tatics race up til that time....
Wish I had gone down now.....but then again Im thinking I would have been beaten down when you guys won as I would have been the only person ringing the cow bell......
Big pat on he back guys and gal
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Post by Devilracer on Dec 28, 2008 14:00:20 GMT 12
Rose hasnt been used so far as she has a superstock that is being towed all the way to Chch and if she was to get hurt, it would be a waste of someones time,effort and money.
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Post by chooken on Dec 28, 2008 14:10:47 GMT 12
Good Luck to the Alleycats for tonight, GO HARD.
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Post by MadMarty13B on Dec 29, 2008 2:58:14 GMT 12
Rose hasnt been used so far as she has a superstock that is being towed all the way to Chch and if she was to get hurt, it would be a waste of someones time,effort and money. Thats a silly statement, why be in a team in the first place if thats the case? |
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Post by MaRISSA Gough on Dec 29, 2008 6:35:06 GMT 12
I understand what you are saying Mad One but she was and she did a good job from what I hear.
On a better note.....
Well done to the Auckland Alleycats for winning the Plate...
You guys and Gal have done yourselfs proud.......
Grunter....You did a great job as the manager....Not the win we all hoped for but hey.....just wait till next year ;D ;D
Huge thumbs up.........
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Post by rebel1 on Dec 29, 2008 7:17:09 GMT 12
Rose was in the plate final and will benefit from the experience. The Alleycats did really well and I was proud to support them. Lets hope the team stays together over the next couple of sesasons as they will continue to get better. Well done to the team, the pit crews and all involved within the team
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Post by Wildcat on Dec 29, 2008 8:12:05 GMT 12
Certainly surprised me on their 1st race performance in giving the Raiders a good old spanking Thought nuts these boys are the real deal  And they certainly showed that on both nights  |
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Post by percy on Dec 29, 2008 10:55:58 GMT 12
Indeed the Alleycats did this Auckland fan proud on both nights. I actually found another Auckland fan in the arena so there were two of us.
The tactics were clear and they threw something different at the other teams, especially at the start of the races. The win over Rotorua would rate as my highlight, that was a gutsy come from behind win against a quality opposition.
I did think they were very lucky to be awarded the victory over Baypark. 11m Scott Fredrickson drove the best runners race of the weekend and withstood all sorts of attacks with what at times was minimal support. But you have to make the most of your luck and it's great they finished fifth.
Go Auckland
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Post by MadMarty13B on Dec 29, 2008 10:58:08 GMT 12
I understand what you are saying Mad One but she was and she did a good job from what I hear. On a better note..... Well done to the Auckland Alleycats for winning the Plate... You guys and Gal have done yourselfs proud....... Grunter....You did a great job as the manager....Not the win we all hoped for but hey.....just wait till next year ;D ;D Huge thumbs up......... I was just making a point to the silly statement from Devilracer666 |
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Post by MadMarty13B on Dec 29, 2008 10:59:50 GMT 12
Indeed the Alleycats did this Auckland fan proud on both nights. I actually found another Auckland fan in the arena so there were two of us. The tactics were clear and they threw something different at the other teams, especially at the start of the races. The win over Rotorua would rate as my highlight, that was a gutsy come from behind win against a quality opposition. I did think they were very lucky to be awarded the victory over Baypark. 11m Scott Fredrickson drove the best runners race of the weekend and withstood all sorts of attacks with what at times was minimal support. But you have to make the most of your luck and it's great they finished fifth. Go Auckland How good is that car of Fredericksons took a lot of punishment into the wall many times and just kept trucking on at pace,that is one well built car |
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Post by Cheque Book on Dec 29, 2008 12:36:24 GMT 12
big well done too the boy's and rose. who is a part of the team. with a team which did huntly on the 1st race by 165 points with no real damage to the 5 cars why not leave it the way it was. rose put some great hit in when she did run,
grunta did well dealing with -snz .
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Post by MadMarty13B on Dec 29, 2008 12:51:39 GMT 12
grunta did well dealing with -snz . lol want to ellaborate on that? |
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Post by Ricoshea on Dec 29, 2008 16:03:47 GMT 12
just back from welly
my brief comment
not only a bunch of team drivers who left individual egos behind to be a team, but behind the scenes were a whole bunch of team players in the crews who pitched in everywhere.
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Post by dirtydave66g on Dec 29, 2008 19:35:59 GMT 12
well done alley cats, raced smart all weekend, was a pleasure taking over a street in wainui fixing our cars. look foward to meeting you guys at home, shud be a tuff race
dave 61g
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Post by Pazza on Dec 29, 2008 20:09:19 GMT 12
CONGRATS 2 U Auckland .
Good determination..Especially Deano that put his arse & the rest of his body on the line when his diff waz trying 2 come through his seat etc from the start line when the torque arm broke..Got hit going again & still carried on.[waz hot enough 2 melt seat padding].Mate thats 100 % dedication..AWESOME..Hope they have got the bucket of ice ready 4 him after sitting onit all the way home..
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Post by bernie on Dec 29, 2008 20:23:48 GMT 12
just back from welly my brief comment not only a bunch of team drivers who left individual egos behind to be a team, but behind the scenes were a whole bunch of team players in the crews who pitched in everywhere. Take a bow team , sounds like you did you're club proud. Looking forward to talking about how we can keep building on your success. What ever the final result, clearly this was a "team" effort, every body is talking about a committed team who had a plan and showed determination. Bernie |
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Post by King James on Dec 30, 2008 6:49:08 GMT 12
From a Palmerston North supporters eyes  Being an ex Waikaraka Park boy as a lad I still take abit of intrest in the Auckland Teams. This team that performed on this weekend done all of Auckland and NZ Stockcars proud. There determination on track each race, sometimes going there way, sometimes not, the main thing was the never say die attitude that made people believe they are a region that is looking to take one back! All drivers & crew be proud. |
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And they certainly showed that on both nights 
