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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Dec 28, 2008 22:31:36 GMT 12
Any feedback regarding the DHL Saloon Series at Te Marua appreciated.
Track conditions?
Standout stars?
Incidents?
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Post by Cheque Book on Dec 28, 2008 22:43:33 GMT 12
I'm sure is a good series with teams racin hard and fast, the DHL was the fill in,
48a won the 1st 21h big mover last to 3rd,
"SORRY"
2nd race 21h easy win
last I was in the pits on the piss-
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Post by mickeymouse on Dec 28, 2008 22:50:58 GMT 12
Track is in superb condition Murray, Twogood and Williams looking like the pick of the field, cant remember to much about the heats, think Twogood one first with Williams from the back getting thru to about 3rd or 4thish and Williams off grid one in the 2nd cleaned up.
1st dash had Twogood in 1st and Williams 2nd,
2nd dash saw a persistent drive up high from 96d ( I think it was a "d" anyway), rewarded with an excellent 1st place finish.
Sorry, didn't stick around for the feature, left the track at 11.10pm after the final stockcar teams race with a very tired Mr 7 yawning his head off, but would imagine with Twogood off 1 and Williams off 3 it would of been between them two for the chequered flag.
Only a couple of minor incidents up until the feature anyway
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Post by scotty 911w on Dec 28, 2008 23:53:05 GMT 12
i belive twogood won the feature,with willams being relegated to the rear after causing a stoppage thru spining,and then his night went from bad to worse with another spin and then finally parkin his car in the wall,excellent saloon racin all night,was good to see.but i didnt see 77k out on the track all night,car trouble?  ?? the 2nz car was good to watch with some impressive round the outside driving.the track held up well and seemed to get better as the sun went down.good luck to all with the rest of the sieries.(its late and i cant think to spell) overall for the night;1st towgood 2nd the dunedin car 3rd ? |
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Post by scotty 911w on Dec 28, 2008 23:57:22 GMT 12
I'm sure is a good series with teams racin hard and fast, the DHL was the fill in, 48a won the 1st 21h big mover last to 3rd, "SORRY" 2nd race 21h easy win last I was in the pits on the piss- there is a strickt 'NO DRINKING IN THE PITS'rule here at temarua,if you were lucky enough to get away with it ,please dont glorify it on here  |
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Dec 29, 2008 0:15:12 GMT 12
Thanks Scotty, Chequebook and others. Certainly have a few regrets pulling out of the DHL this season, one of them being not getting to race Te Marua - excellent track! The DHL Saloon site www.dhlspeedweek.co.nz/wellington.html is yet to get the results to post. Feature results just posted. 10 out of 16 finish  1 48A Phil Towgood 2 96D Mark Newall 3 59A Bryan Skelton 4 63H Nige Mouat 5 2NZ Dave McCallion 6 9A Steve Louden 7 74A Scott Landsdowne 8 46A Nigel Ross 9 10H Bryce Louden 10 94D Tony Williamson DNF 45M Paul Cressy
DNF 4S Ash Cook
DNF 21H Steve Williams
DNR 77K Ross Cresswell
DNR 92B Steve Martin
DNR 112R Mel Hills It's late BUT I think I'd better head out to the workshop and load the trailer .... |
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Post by MadMarty13B on Dec 29, 2008 1:43:17 GMT 12
I'm sure is a good series with teams racin hard and fast, the DHL was the fill in, 48a won the 1st 21h big mover last to 3rd, "SORRY" 2nd race 21h easy win last I was in the pits on the piss- there is a strickt 'NO DRINKING IN THE PITS'rule here at temarua,if you were lucky enough to get away with it ,please dont glorify it on here LOL you been told Cheque book the track was primo |
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Post by mrf97 on Dec 29, 2008 6:38:36 GMT 12
did anyone see how the aussie sidecars went in wellington last nite, thanks. mike
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Post by Phil15T on Dec 29, 2008 6:57:33 GMT 12
Well thats an outstanding result for Newally great to see all his efforts are paying of for him. Good on ya mate. Murray it appears to me you are missing this series a bit  Regards Phil Promoter (Cromwell) |
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Dec 29, 2008 7:37:34 GMT 12
... Murray it appears to me you are missing this series a bit Regards Phil Promoter (Cromwell) I would be lying if I said I wasn't! The series includes excellent tracks and associated members, officials & spectators. The number of DNF's sums up and vindicates my hard decision to withdraw. Our meagre resources and credit card are for racing and travelling, not repairs! When racing 7 nights in a row, on the road 2-4 hours each day to get to the next track, the stress associated with repairs is huge and to be avoided. |
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Post by hermo on Dec 29, 2008 8:47:17 GMT 12
Murray, 77K broke a timing chain at Meeanee, we found a new one and fitted it at the track in Welly but as I suspected he now has some bent valves. He is going to remove the heads today and Bryan Hartley has said he will fix them so hopefully he will be back tonight. Mal 112H is supposed to be fixed again tonight also, he bent the diff and other random damage at Gisborne. I know what you mean about the traveling and the expense, we are just carting around the ministock and have no damage so far, but the lack of sleep gets to you. Still we dont have far to go tonight, it's a home track.
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Dec 29, 2008 8:54:03 GMT 12
... I know what you mean about the traveling and the expense, we are just carting around the ministock and have no damage so far, but the lack of sleep gets to you. Still we dont have far to go tonight, it's a home track. AND I NOTE BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Christian are in order - excellent results in the ministock! |
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Post by SWP on Dec 29, 2008 10:34:21 GMT 12
 Foundation Ministocks lead the 4-wide salute  21H collects the turn one wall |
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Post by percy on Dec 29, 2008 11:17:58 GMT 12
Track was dry and slick and a little dusty. It was a good racing track for the class with two lines available and they put on a fantastic show. Unfortunately the Wellington promotion and the officials forgot there were some fans in attendance and ran the meeting on Fiji time. They got behind schedule and simply refused to do anything about so the Saloons ran their feature in front of a quarter fill stadium after 11pm.
Star for me was the 96d entry and his relentless pursuit of the high line. 2nz was also pleasing to watch, having to start the feature at the rear after an incident in the dash.
48a Phil Towgood led the feature from start to finish after a commanding win in his dash. Towgood was under pressure early in the race from 21h Steve Williams but just as Williams looked to have secured the inside line he spun, the first of three stoppages caused by the 21h.
There was a bizarre incident in the feature when 45m Paul Cressy was ordered to go back two spots under yellow. I'm not sure of the reasoning but he was already in the correct spot per the last completed lap. He refused, had a chat with the official and promptly drove to the infield and spun the tyres. Not too sure what that was all about but it looked like the offcials got it wrong to me.
I don't think our top guys have too much to worry about with the Aussie Sidecars. They were quick without being outstanding. Don't really know who was who as the commentators failed to provide much info but I believe it might have been the Moon/Ing combination that looked to be the best.
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Post by MadMarty13B on Dec 29, 2008 11:38:40 GMT 12
I don't think our top guys have too much to worry about with the Aussie Sidecars. They were quick without being outstanding. Don't really know who was who as the commentators failed to provide much info but I believe it might have been the Moon/Ing combination that looked to be the best. Hmmm and RamJammed Professes that this is his fav class and was in the commentary box as co commentator this is just as bad as some of the referring decisions over both nights lol |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2008 11:46:02 GMT 12
I don't think our top guys have too much to worry about with the Aussie Sidecars. They were quick without being outstanding. Don't really know who was who as the commentators failed to provide much info but I believe it might have been the Moon/Ing combination that looked to be the best. Hmmm and RamJammed Professes that this is his fav class and was in the commentary box as co commentator this is just as bad as some of the referring decisions over both nights lol mmmm great class alright, except the first we knew Sidecars were running was 15 mins b4 the meeting. I was in the commentary box for 5 mins before the meet, 20 mins after the meeting and the infield for the rest of the night, I believe the handwritten list given to Justin in the box may as well have been written on a postage stamp and speaking of postage stamps... the numbers on the bikes were bloody hard to read from the infield. I am guessing that with them entered the NZ champs the needed to do the required (5?) meetings, so they were given a run at welly. |
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Post by woodart on Dec 29, 2008 11:53:56 GMT 12
Im with you percy, 96d mark newall, very impressive, so was 2nz, from blenheim ,dave mcCallion. big thumbs up to all the drivers and families, there were a few of them staying at the harcourts motor camp, and it was good to see them doing it the kiwi way, mum,dad and the kids, car on an open trailer(good to see)staying at motor camps  |
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Post by scraggy on Dec 29, 2008 11:57:41 GMT 12
Hi Ramjam no the Aussie sidecars are only required to run 3 meetings??? some are asking why ? .. but anyway Palmy on the 2nd and 3rd should be good good luck to all for the rest of the DHL series. classy show  Scraggy |
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