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Post by Jamo on Jan 20, 2009 14:04:36 GMT 12
Pretty good response from the drivers so far with the following guys all confirming they will be there assuming they survive the NZ's!
As at 27/01/09
2nz, 3nz, 4s, 4h, 5s, 6a, 7a, 10s, 11a, 12s, 18r, 19a, 21a, 29a, 36a, 41a, 55s, 64a, 67s, 78h, 97h, 99a, 121s
This makes 23 so far and I am waiting on confirmation from another 4.
looks like being the best field for a number of years.
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Post by Devilracer on Jan 20, 2009 17:30:50 GMT 12
Jamo, I find those numbers very disapointing  What has happened to the days of holding a 2 day meeting and 30+ cars? Does this show the decline in cars or is it simply cost thats stopping people from racing? This was one event i enjoyed, if i wasnt leaving the country and selling the car, id even think about going.  |
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Post by Jamo on Jan 21, 2009 8:52:02 GMT 12
Jamo, I find those numbers very disapointing What has happened to the days of holding a 2 day meeting and 30+ cars? Does this show the decline in cars or is it simply cost thats stopping people from racing? This was one event i enjoyed, if i wasnt leaving the country and selling the car, id even think about going. I suppose the days of 30+ cars may have gone Matt. To be honest we haven't had 30+ cars at a Dirt Cup for years. There seems to be a lot of guys like you mate who have cars but for whatever reason do not seem to race them! Everybody has their own reasons for this but it is one reason numbers are down. At official close off date for NZs this year they only had 21 entries and they are now up to 27. This is about normal for a NZ mod champs. If the Dirt Cup gets anywhere near that number you would have to say it is a good result. To be honest I think the club would prefer it if only 20 cars turn up because anymore causes a format issue with qualifying! I am expecting that bar any majors at the NZ's we will get 22-24 cars for the Dirt Cup. If we get this number then I think we have done well in the current enviroment. |
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Post by Devilracer on Jan 21, 2009 10:22:01 GMT 12
Well i hope that you do get at least 22 cars as this was once a very much wanted trophy in the cabinet.
As i say, the car has been sold in bits now so you may see it on track with the new owner next season.
If the NZ mod champs are close enough to the world 240s next season in dates i may even fly back and stay long enough to go watch.
Good Luck with this years Dirt Cup.
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Post by Jamo on Jan 27, 2009 11:32:57 GMT 12
bump
23 entries now as per above.
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Post by Rob (on the job) Ross on Jan 27, 2009 11:39:07 GMT 12
THATS GREAT the number of cars going to come up for the Dirt Cup to top it off it would be great if there was a sell out crowd so the boys can show what mod racing is ment to be like
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Post by rebel1 on Jan 27, 2009 17:41:06 GMT 12
Thats a fantastic number of Mods as Jamo says and easily the best number for years. We will definitely be there  |
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Post by Jamo on Feb 3, 2009 11:40:57 GMT 12
Most look to have survived the title without major damage. Must be question marks on 5s, 12s, 18r, 19a, 21a and 121s. Lets hope no major damage to 18r and 19a and that 21a and 121s can sort out engine problems. You can add 11s though as Merv said on Saturday night he was going to come up. A couple of South Islanders are showing interest but will be down to the club if they are willing to stump up with travel money to assist them |
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Post by drew on Feb 3, 2009 16:35:40 GMT 12
Most look to have survived the title without major damage. Must be question marks on 5s, 12s, 18r, 19a, 21a and 121s. Lets hope no major damage to 18r and 19a and that 21a and 121s can sort out engine problems. You can add 11s though as Merv said on Saturday night he was going to come up. A couple of South Islanders are showing interest but will be down to the club if they are willing to stump up with travel money to assist them Kalin (12s) was having fuel pump / electrical issues on Saturday night so hopefully it wont take much to get the car ready for the 14th.. The 121 has had smoke blow from the same point on the engine for two or three meetings now, but Saturday was the worst and it finally went pop so perhaps they will have the problem cured?? Sadly I cant come up for the dirt cup.. Drew |
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Post by Devilracer on Feb 4, 2009 8:43:53 GMT 12
Jamo, do you have confirmed numbers yet, anybody pulled out?
is it going to be a 20 or 25 lap final?
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Post by Jamo on Feb 4, 2009 12:59:30 GMT 12
Jamo, do you have confirmed numbers yet, anybody pulled out? is it going to be a 20 or 25 lap final? 17 have reconfirmed. 1nz, 3nz, 4s, 4h, 6a, 7a, 10s, 11a, 19a (50/50), 29a, 36a, 41a, 56a, 64a, 78h, 97h, 99a. Of the list above we are waiting on the following to reconfirm: 5s Roger Furness 11s Merv Julian (damage from NZ's. Should have answer by end of week) 12s Jason Kalin (engine issues at NZ's) 18r Dennis Hanson (heaps of damage as NZ's) 21a Gary Parker (engine problems at NZ's) 55s Paul Ward 121s Stuart Rose (engine problems at NZ's) If I had to pick a number today I would say we are looking at 20-22 cars. |
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Post by MattH on Feb 4, 2009 13:56:54 GMT 12
97h = 50/50 as well
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Post by DTM1 on Feb 4, 2009 18:50:03 GMT 12
The Dirt Cup was once a great event and although i prefered what Western Springs offered,the Dirt Cup was the one event that could guarantee i would make at least 1 visit to Waikaraka during the racing season.
Unfortunately for the class and the fans,it has lost some of the golden glow it once had and to be honest,i dont believe the Event has been anything other than a victim of location.
The ASSCC has done more to kill the event than promote it and i cant help but think the Event would have gone from strength to strength at a venue that gave a darn.
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Post by jamo91 on Feb 4, 2009 22:42:21 GMT 12
How large is the prize pool?
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Post by Aaron Drever on Feb 4, 2009 23:26:27 GMT 12
When RB Started it back in the day it was $15,000.
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Post by Jamo on Feb 5, 2009 8:08:19 GMT 12
Jamo, do you have confirmed numbers yet, anybody pulled out? is it going to be a 20 or 25 lap final? 17 have reconfirmed. 1nz, 3nz, 4s, 4h, 6a, 7a, 10s, 11a, 19a (50/50), 29a, 36a, 41a, 56a, 64a, 78h, 97h, 99a. Of the list above we are waiting on the following to reconfirm: 5s Roger Furness 11s Merv Julian (damage from NZ's. Should have answer by end of week) 12s Jason Kalin (engine issues at NZ's) 18r Dennis Hanson (heaps of damage as NZ's) 21a Gary Parker (engine problems at NZ's) 55s Paul Ward 121s Stuart Rose (engine problems at NZ's) If I had to pick a number today I would say we are looking at 20-22 cars. Both 55s and 121s can now be confirmed as starters as of last night. Great news that 121s engine problems were minor. With these 2 it takes us to 19. |
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Post by Jamo on Feb 5, 2009 8:13:07 GMT 12
How large is the prize pool? It is insulting, but I am biting my tongue.  I know that committee members read this site so maybe Bernie or Wadey may like to explain the situation with regard the amount put up and the reasons behind it. After all it is the only decent modified event on the Waikaraka calender this season Plenty of money for non Auckland super saloons and super stocks though..... that is the main thing  |
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Post by drew on Feb 5, 2009 9:17:28 GMT 12
17 have reconfirmed. 1nz, 3nz, 4s, 4h, 6a, 7a, 10s, 11a, 19a (50/50), 29a, 36a, 41a, 56a, 64a, 78h, 97h, 99a. Of the list above we are waiting on the following to reconfirm: 5s Roger Furness 11s Merv Julian (damage from NZ's. Should have answer by end of week) 12s Jason Kalin (engine issues at NZ's) 18r Dennis Hanson (heaps of damage as NZ's) 21a Gary Parker (engine problems at NZ's) 55s Paul Ward 121s Stuart Rose (engine problems at NZ's) If I had to pick a number today I would say we are looking at 20-22 cars. Both 55s and 121s can now be confirmed as starters as of last night. Great news that 121s engine problems were minor. With these 2 it takes us to 19. Good stuff!! Sounds like a good nights racing ahead. Wish I could go Planning on attending the GP in Wellington if its still on though ... Drew |
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Post by kwikchange on Feb 5, 2009 10:34:54 GMT 12
How large is the prize pool? It is insulting, but I am biting my tongue. I know that committee members read this site so maybe Bernie or Wadey may like to explain the situation with regard the amount put up and the reasons behind it. After all it is the only decent modified event on the Waikaraka calender this season Plenty of money for non Auckland super saloons and super stocks though..... that is the main thing It seems the current promotion likes to spend most of the Clubs money on events that doesn't really support their members. Keep biting your tongue Jamo, even the Solos got more than whats allocated for the Dirt Cup. I asked in a different post if the lack of events and running time is a reason for so many of Aucklands Supers are up forsale. Who knows Now I hear, a top running Auckland Mod pilot is now looking at Sprintcars for next season. |
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Post by Jamo on Feb 5, 2009 10:41:29 GMT 12
It is insulting, but I am biting my tongue. I know that committee members read this site so maybe Bernie or Wadey may like to explain the situation with regard the amount put up and the reasons behind it. After all it is the only decent modified event on the Waikaraka calender this season Plenty of money for non Auckland super saloons and super stocks though..... that is the main thing It seems the current promotion likes to spend most of the Clubs money on events that doesn't really support their members. Keep biting your tongue Jamo, even the Solos got more than whats allocated for the Dirt Cup. I asked in a different post if the lack of events and running time is a reason for so many of Aucklands Supers are up forsale. Who knows Now I hear, a top running Auckland Mod pilot is now looking at Sprintcars for next season. Easy to establish breakdown. Club accounts show how much prizemoney was paid out in any given year. Maybe clubmembers should ask for a breakdown of this amount by class. Within this breakdown by class it could be broken down to how much was paid out to clubmembers and non clubmembers. I think the results would not surprise a few of us but completely shock a lot of others!! |
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