tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133249262024-02-04T01:13:50.954+13:00SpectatorGregobrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191593809354618250noreply@blogger.comBlogger443125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13324926.post-87536346975862662962016-07-08T18:00:00.001+12:002016-07-08T18:27:08.618+12:00Teams Racing Update FINAL 2015/16 SeasonFinal Table for the 2015/16 Season with the Tasman Thunder taking overall honours:<br />
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<i><b>November 7th, Eve of Destruction Meeting</b></i><br />
<i><b>Eastern States Speedway, Blenheim</b><br />KB Cowboys def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Eastern States Titans def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>November 14th, </b></i><i><b>Mainland Teams</b></i><br />
<i><b>Woodford Glen Speedway, Christchurch</b><br />Eastern States Titans def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Southland Spartans</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Southland Spartans</i><br />
<i>Eastern States Titans def Canterbury Crushers (3rd and 4th)</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Tasman Thunder (1st and 2nd)</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>November 14th, Rees Shield</b></i><br />
<i><b>Oceanview Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>December 4th, </b></i><br />
<i><b>Paradise Valley Raceway</b></i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Bay Park Bulldogs</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>December 5th, </b></i><br />
<i><b>Meeanee Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>December 13th, Nelson Stockcar Teams Brawl</b></i><br />
<i><b>Top Of The South Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Nelson Lightning</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Nelson Lightning def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Nelson Lightning def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>December 27th</b></i><br />
<i><b>Paradise Valley Raceway </b></i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
<i><b><br /></b></i><i><b>January 7th</b></i><br />
<i><b>Waikaraka Park Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Waikato Raiders def Auckland Alleycats</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>World 240's Meeting</b></i><br />
<i><b>Paradise Valley Raceway</b></i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
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<i><b>Arena Manawatu </b></i><br />
<i><b>Rees Shield</b></i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Palmerston North Pumas</i><br />
<i><b><br /></b></i><i><b>January 23rd, Teece Trophy 1</b></i><br />
<i><b>Eastern States Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>NZ Stockcar Teams </b></i><i><b>Gisborne Speedway</b></i><br />
<i><b>Night 1</b></i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Palmerston North Pumas 140-55</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Tasman Thunder 125-70</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Eastern States Titans 125-60</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Stratford Stormers 175-20</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def Wellington Young Guns 135-60</i><br />
<i>Waikato Raiders def Canterbury Crushers 140-55</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Auckland Alleycats 150-45</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Meeanee Maulers 160-35</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Wanganui Vulcans 135-60</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Waikato Raiders 160-35</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Eastern States Titans 165-30</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Meeanee Maulers 125-70</i><br />
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<i><b>NZ Stockcar Teams </b></i><i><b>Gisborne Speedway</b></i><br />
<i><b>Night 2</b></i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Palmerston North Pumas</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i><b>Semi 1</b> Tasman Thunder def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
<i><b>Semi 2</b> Gisborne Gladiators def Wellington Young Guns</i><br />
<i>7th and 8th Waikato Raiders def Canterbury Crushers by default</i><br />
<i>5th and 6th Wanganui Vulcans def Palmerston North Pumas</i><br />
<i>3rd and 4th Rotorua Rascals def Wellington Young Guns</i><br />
<i><b>Final </b></i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
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<i><b>West Coast Teams Challenge</b></i><br />
<i>Stratford Yellow def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Auckland Alleycats</i><br />
<i>Stratford Yellow def Wanganui Bulls</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Wanganui Bulls</i><br />
<i>3rd and 4th Runoff</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i><b>Final</b></i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Stratford Yellow</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>Teece Shield 2</b></i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Eastern States at Nelson</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>Waikaraka Park, Auckland</b></i><br />
<i>City Sinners defeat Huntly Bogans</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>Speedfest</b></i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>Peter Barry Teams Night 1 </b></i><br />
<i><b>15-04-16</b></i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Waikato Raiders 165-30</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Wanganui Vulcans 125-70</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Orange Roughies 170-25</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Meeanee Maulers 145-50</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Waikato Raiders 160-35</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Wanganui Vulcans 170-25</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Orange Roughies 135-60</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Palmerston North Pumas 170-25</i><br />
<i><b>Night 2</b></i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def Palmerston North Pumas</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Auckland Alleycats</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Stratford Stormers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>At Baypark Speedway</b></i><br />
<i><b>16-04-16</b></i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rugrats def Mount Mavericks</i><br />
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<i><b>Kihikihi Teams Meeting</b></i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Stratford Stormers</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Kihikihi Select</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Kihikihi Select</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Rotorua Rascals</i>Gregobrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191593809354618250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13324926.post-77108520878611389372016-03-14T19:55:00.000+13:002016-03-14T19:55:10.288+13:00Stockcar Teams Update 5A long gap between updates but in that time the Gisborne Gladiators managed to defend their hard won NZ Stockcar Teams title picked up at Paradise Valley last season, and once again get the right to run the event at Gisborne Speedway next season albeit minus the Rees family who have apparently made their last appearance in the class. They certainly went out in style if that is the case. Another teams meeting is being run at Stratford Speedway this weekend and the Peter Barry event is still to come in April, so plenty of time to catch the runaway Tasman Thunder at the top of the table.<br />
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<i><b>November 7th, Eve of Destruction Meeting</b></i><br />
<i><b>Eastern States Speedway, Blenheim</b><br />KB Cowboys def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Eastern States Titans def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>November 14th, </b></i><i><b>Mainland Teams</b></i><br />
<i><b>Woodford Glen Speedway, Christchurch</b><br />Eastern States Titans def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Southland Spartans</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Southland Spartans</i><br />
<i>Eastern States Titans def Canterbury Crushers (3rd and 4th)</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Tasman Thunder (1st and 2nd)</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>November 14th, Rees Shield</b></i><br />
<i><b>Oceanview Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>December 4th, </b></i><br />
<i><b>Paradise Valley Raceway</b></i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Bay Park Bulldogs</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>December 5th, </b></i><br />
<i><b>Meeanee Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>December 13th, Nelson Stockcar Teams Brawl</b></i><br />
<i><b>Top Of The South Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Nelson Lightning</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Nelson Lightning def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Nelson Lightning def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>December 27th</b></i><br />
<i><b>Paradise Valley Raceway </b></i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
<i><b><br /></b></i><i><b>January 7th</b></i><br />
<i><b>Waikaraka Park Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Waikato Raiders def Auckland Alleycats</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>World 240's Meeting</b></i><br />
<i><b>Paradise Valley Raceway</b></i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
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<i><b>Arena Manawatu </b></i><br />
<i><b>Rees Shield</b></i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Palmerston North Pumas</i><br />
<i><b><br /></b></i><i><b>January 23rd, Teece Trophy</b></i><br />
<i><b>Eastern States Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
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<i><b>NZ Stockcar Teams</b></i><br />
<i><b>Gisborne Speedway</b></i><br />
<i><b>Night 1</b></i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Palmerston North Pumas 140-55</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Tasman Thunder 125-70</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Eastern States Titans 125-60</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Stratford Stormers 175-20</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def Wellington Young Guns 135-60</i><br />
<i>Waikato Raiders def Canterbury Crushers 140-55</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Auckland Alleycats 150-45</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Meeanee Maulers 160-35</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Wanganui Vulcans 135-60</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Waikato Raiders 160-35</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Eastern States Titans 165-30</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Meeanee Maulers 125-70</i><br />
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<i><b>NZ Stockcar Teams</b></i><br />
<i><b>Gisborne Speedway</b></i><br />
<i><b>Night 2</b></i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Palmerston North Pumas</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Semi 1 Tasman Thunder def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
<i>Semi 2 Gisborne Gladiators def Wellington Young Guns</i><br />
<i>7th & 8th Waikato Raiders def Canterbury Crushers by default</i><br />
<i>5th & 6th Wanganui Vulcans def Palmerston North Pumas</i><br />
<i>3rd & 4th Rotorua Rascals def Wellington Young Guns</i><br />
<i><b>Final </b>Gisborne Gladiators def Tasman Thunder</i>Gregobrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191593809354618250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13324926.post-45727670244039184352016-02-01T13:03:00.001+13:002016-02-01T13:03:05.965+13:00Stockcar Teams Update 4A few more one-off teams races with the Rees Shield up for grabs and now resident in Te Marua Speedway after the Young Guns victory over the Pumas. The Rotorua Rascals had a hit out at the World 240's and the South Island neighbours Nelson and Blenheim raced the first leg of the Teece Trophy at Eastern States Speedway, with Nelson's Tasman Thunder winning and moving further ahead on the table.<br />
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<i><b>November 7th, Eve of Destruction Meeting</b></i><br />
<i><b>Eastern States Speedway, Blenheim</b><br />KB Cowboys def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Eastern States Titans def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>November 14th, </b></i><i><b>Mainland Teams</b></i><br />
<i><b>Woodford Glen Speedway, Christchurch</b><br />Eastern States Titans def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Southland Spartans</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Southland Spartans</i><br />
<i>Eastern States Titans def Canterbury Crushers (3rd and 4th)</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Tasman Thunder (1st and 2nd)</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>November 14th, Rees Shield</b></i><br />
<i><b>Oceanview Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>December 4th, </b></i><br />
<i><b>Paradise Valley Raceway</b></i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Bay Park Bulldogs</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>December 5th, </b></i><br />
<i><b>Meeanee Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>December 13th, Nelson Stockcar Teams Brawl</b></i><br />
<i><b>Top Of The South Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Nelson Lightning</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Nelson Lightning def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Nelson Lightning def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>December 27th</b></i><br />
<i><b>Paradise Valley Raceway </b></i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
<i><b><br /></b></i><i><b>January 7th</b></i><br />
<i><b>Waikaraka Park Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Waikato Raiders def Auckland Alleycats</i><br />
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<i><b>World 240's Meeting</b></i><br />
<i><b>Paradise Valley Raceway</b></i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
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<i><b>Arena Manawatu </b></i><br />
<i><b>Rees Shield</b></i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Palmerston North Pumas</i><br />
<i><b><br /></b></i><i><b>January 23rd, Teece Trophy</b></i><br />
<i><b>Eastern States Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Eastern States Titans</i>Gregobrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191593809354618250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13324926.post-36458910447712771252016-01-12T20:08:00.002+13:002016-01-12T20:08:40.599+13:00Stockcar Teams Update 3A couple of one-off races get a few more teams underway but otherwise its fairly quiet on the eve of the NZ Stockcar title at Huntly. A few more teams should get a run before the big meeting in Gisborne for the NZ Stockcar teams. Only 4 clubs have confirmed they are attending at this stage but I'm sure we will get a full field.<br />
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<i><b>November 7th, Eve of Destruction Meeting</b></i><br />
<i><b>Eastern States Speedway, Blenheim</b><br />KB Cowboys def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Eastern States Titans def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>November 14th, </b></i><i><b>Mainland Teams</b></i><br />
<i><b>Woodford Glen Speedway, Christchurch</b><br />Eastern States Titans def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Southland Spartans</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Southland Spartans</i><br />
<i>Eastern States Titans def Canterbury Crushers (3rd and 4th)</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Tasman Thunder (1st and 2nd)</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>November 14th, Rees Shield</b></i><br />
<i><b>Oceanview Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>December 4th, </b></i><br />
<i><b>Paradise Valley Raceway</b></i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Bay Park Bulldogs</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>December 5th, </b></i><br />
<i><b>Meeanee Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>December 13th, Nelson Stockcar Teams Brawl</b></i><br />
<i><b>Top Of The South Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Nelson Lightning</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Nelson Lightning def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Nelson Lightning def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
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<i><b>December 27th</b></i><br />
<i><b>Paradise Valley Raceway </b></i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
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<i><b>January 7th</b></i><br />
<i><b>Waikaraka Park Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Waikato Raiders def Auckland Alleycats</i>Gregobrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191593809354618250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13324926.post-39083219006210634392015-12-14T18:37:00.000+13:002015-12-14T18:49:35.105+13:00Stockcar Teams Update 2A new event run at Nelson Speedway called the Stockcar Teams Brawl managed to run on Sunday after rainouts on Friday and Saturday. More good practice for South Island teams who have had a number of opportunities to hone theirs skills while most North Island teams are yet to appear. The home team went through unbeaten moving them well out ahead of the pack as we enter the busy part of our season.<br />
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<i><b>November 7th, Eve of Destruction Meeting</b></i><br />
<i><b>Eastern States Speedway, Blenheim</b><br />KB Cowboys def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Eastern States Titans def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>November 14th, </b></i><i><b>Mainland Teams</b></i><br />
<i><b>Woodford Glen Speedway, Christchurch</b><br />Eastern States Titans def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Southland Spartans</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Southland Spartans</i><br />
<i>Eastern States Titans def Canterbury Crushers (3rd and 4th)</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Tasman Thunder (1st and 2nd)</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>November 14th, Rees Shield</b></i><br />
<i><b>Oceanview Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
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<i><b>December 4th, </b></i><br />
<i><b>Paradise Valley Raceway</b></i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Bay Park Bulldogs</i><br />
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<i><b>December 5th, </b></i><br />
<i><b>Meeanee Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
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<i><b>December 13th, Nelson Stockcar Teams Brawl</b></i><br />
<i><b>Top Of The South Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Nelson Lightning</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Nelson Lightning def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Nelson Lightning def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
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Gregobrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191593809354618250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13324926.post-32148478328827678682015-11-28T16:16:00.002+13:002015-11-28T16:16:29.860+13:00Huntly Opening Meeting / WP PracticeHere are a few photos from the opening at Huntly Speedway which was the fireworks meeting resulting in the gates being shut and a full house. Also a few shots from earlier in the day at the final practice for Waikaraka Park.<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photos courtesy of Mike Dixon</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photos courtesy of Stockcarscene Wal Joines</span></i></b><br />
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<i><b>November 7th, Eve of Destruction Meeting</b></i><br />
<i><b>Eastern States Speedway, Blenheim</b><br />KB Cowboys def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Eastern States Titans def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
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<i><b>November 14th, </b></i><i><b>Mainland Teams</b></i><br />
<i><b>Woodford Glen Speedway, Christchurch</b><br />Eastern States Titans def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Southland Spartans</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Southland Spartans</i><br />
<i>Eastern States Titans def Canterbury Crushers (3rd and 4th)</i><br />
<i>KB Cowboys def Tasman Thunder (1st and 2nd)</i><br />
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<i><b>November 14th, Rees Shield</b></i><br />
<i><b>Oceanview Speedway</b></i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i><br /></i>Gregobrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191593809354618250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13324926.post-39485874366010045582015-05-24T11:03:00.000+12:002015-05-24T11:03:00.733+12:00End of the season, end of an eraAnother season bites the dust, and with it also, I have decided to quietly retire this website. June 2nd marks the 10th anniversary of my first posting and after a decade of telling people what I thought about each and every meeting I went to, I don’t think there is much more to say. To be honest, its been pretty tough to get much out there that hasn’t already been covered in depth on Facebook. Facebook is slowly but surely managing to destroy all that went before it! Whether or not that’s a good thing is down to personal opinion, but it is amazing how quickly the internet world moves on and it feels as though the traditional speedway websites are falling by the wayside. I guess it comes down to how long you want to spend working on a website and Facebook is certainly easier to upload to although most posts last little more than a day before they are lost in the ether. It is quite amazing to be watching updates, photos, live laps, video and whatever else you can imagine being uploaded before punters have even finished their first round of hotdogs.<br />
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Technology is moving at such a pace and the sport of Speedway has never been at the cutting edge of any trend, quite the opposite, a niche sport that holds on to its past and its traditions with a vice-like grip. I sense there will be a day of reckoning very soon when change will come, or when this open access we have enjoyed for years is addressed one way or another, there have already been a few speed bumps and threats made, and at some point I think someone is going to get burned. It all comes down to money of course and no tradition, good intention or hustle will ever go unpunished if there is a buck to be made. With my hand on my heart I can honestly say I doubt I have made a cent out of the sport but I have loved doing the website, taking photos and publishing five yearbooks… and I don’t regret it for a moment. There is a fine line though between fans photos and videos, and Speedway Clubs and Promoters rights and its a blurry line at the moment. Its funny how many times I've seen this argument come up on Macgors and Facebook over the years and I for one, don't have the answer. Is one robbing the other, does one promote the other? Is there a pot of gold to be made from Speedway?<br />
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I’ve certainly enjoyed sharing my thoughts and photos and have had a lot of good feedback over the years, culminating in an award for Best Website at the SNZ awards last season, and a nomination for the same again at this years awards. A nice note to go out on. I also won an award for a book I did two years ago which Im very proud of. I’ll still be going to as many meetings as I can in the future, some things never change. Also the camera will still be getting a good thrashing and I’m sure if there is a meeting that’s so good and I’m bursting to write about it then the ‘spectator’ webpage will get an update, never say never I believe is the saying. The actual website will still be there to read, there is 10 years of results if anyone is bored or needs to reference it, I certainly don't mind.<br />
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There are a few people Id like to thank also who have helped along the way, Gordon MacDougall the man behind Macgors and a pioneer of the online presence of Speedway and one of the people who has inspired me to write. A recent Facebook mob attack of his website was bizarre and lasted over a week. I watched in amazement as people not only demanded his website be shut down but also made accusations that were baseless and untrue and then as various moderators names were dragged through the mud, even to the extent of seeing one of them have their workplace posted (what, so you can attack him at work too, not just on Facebook) I just thought it was a embarrassment and turned into exactly what they had criticised Macgors for! How ironic. Anyway, I thought it was unfair and I don't know how he kept his composure because I wouldn't have. He is an incredible Speedway fan, sponsor and champion of the sport. His website has been the major source of readers for mine, I have unashamedly used it to source hits and views and 'likes' which is what we all measure ourselves by in this new computer age. In fact many people "<i>who never read or visit that site</i>" have used it to promote, sell and gain exposure.<br />
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There are a few photographers who have helped me from day one with my books and photos I've needed for the website updates, people like Brendon Learmonth, Jason Prussing, Graham Hughes, Andrew Hamblyn, Craig Baker, Go Slideways, Yas Dolbel, Mikey Burgess, Philip Scott, Wal Joines and I'm sure many more over the years. I've always admired the people that go out there and do something that helps the sport usually for little reward. Catching up with people at various meetings is one of my favourite parts of the sport, my Palmy Teams pilgrimage each year is one of the best, trading programmes and cussing each others teams all part of the fun. Wal Joines, Glen Tamatea, Markus Makea, Ricky Rewiri, Angela 'Panthers' Dougherty, Troy Adamson, Dan Neville, Barry Brown, Mathew Percival, Ivan Smeats, Dave Shaw, and many more. Also to the drivers that take the time out to say hi and talk speedway.<br />
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If this was the Oscars, the music would be playing now and the hook would be coming from the side of the stage, so I better finish off. If you a have passion for this sport, whether its as a driver, promoter, crew, fan or just a punter that just goes for the hot chips, you have every right to an opinion, but you also need to remember that pointless attacks, bitter comments and baseless 'facts' hurt the sport. Maybe a few moments thinking before hitting that enter button on your keyboard might make a world of difference. I've tried to make this website an interesting read but at the same time a good reflection of what I thought of the meetings I went to. Its not surprising, but a negative review ALWAYS got a massive amount of views over a positive write up about a decent nights racing. What does that say about us? Perhaps thats why bad news always gets an airing before anything positive - this is not an attack on Speedway folk, its just the society we live in sadly.<br />
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Finally and most importantly, go the Allstars!</div>
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Two more races to finish the season with Tasman Thunder losing at home to the Canterbury Crushers and then a win away at Westport over the Sunset Slayers. The Wanganui Vulcans top the table and take out the overall win by 2 points from the Stormers from Stratty.<br />
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<i>November 8<br />Greenstone Park Speedway, Greymouth<br />Tasman Thunder def Greymouth Grizzlies<br /><br />Eastern States Speedway, Blenheim<br />KB Cowboys def Eastern States Titans<br />Canterbury Crushers def KB Cowboys<br />Canterbury Crushers def Eastern States Titans<br /><br />Paradise Valley Speedway, Rotorua<br />Rees Shield : Wanganui Vulcans def Rotorua Rascals<br /><br />Woodford Glen Speedway, Nov 15<br />North vs South<br />KB Cowboys def Canterbury Crushers<br />Canterbury Crushers def Wanganui Select<br />KB Cowboys def Canterbury Invitation<br />Canterbury Invitation def Wanganui Select</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Palmerston North, Nov 15<br />Palmerston Probables def Manawatu Steelers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Huntly Teams Meeting Night 1</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def North Island Select</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Auckland Alleycats</i><br />
<i>Waikato Raiders def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def North Island Select</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Huntly Teams Meeting Night 2</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def North Island Select</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Woodford Glen, Nov 29</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Greenstone Park Speedway, Greymouth</i><br />
<i>Greymouth Grizzlies def Sunset Slayers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Waikaraka Park</i><br />
<i>Auckland City Sinnerz def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Paradise Valley Rotorua</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Meeanee Speedway, Hawkes Bay</i><br />
<i>Peter Barry Memorial</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Meeanee Maulers 165-20</i><br />
<i>Bay Park Bulldogs def Stratford Stormers 110-85</i><br />
<i>Orange Roughies def Palmerston North Pumas 135-60</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def Waikato Raiders 165-20</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Stratford Stormers 100-40</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Bay Park Bulldogs 135-60</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def Orange Roughies 125-70</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Waikato Raiders 185-10</i><br />
<i>For 3rd: Palmerston North Pumas def Bay Park Bulldogs</i><br />
<i>Final: Wanganui Vulcans def Wellington Young Guns</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Top of the South Speedway, Nelson</i><br />
<i>Sunset Slayers def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Huntly Speedway, Waikato</i><br />
<i>Huntly Hawks def Auckland City Sinnerz</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>NZ Stockcar Teams, Paradise Valley Rotorua</i><br />
<i>Night 1</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Greymouth Grizzlies</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def Baypark Bulldogs</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Auckland Alleycats</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i>Waikato Raiders def Stratford Stormers</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Eastern States Titans def Greymouth Grizzlies</i><br />
<i>Baypark Bulldogs def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Palmerston North Pumas</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Auckland Alleycats</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Night 2</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Palmerston North Pumas</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Stratford Stormers</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Wellington Young Guns</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Palmerston North Stockcar Teams Nationals</i><br />
<i>March 14th Palmerston North Showgrounds</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Manawatu Mullets def Wellington Young Guns</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Manawatu Steelers</i><br />
<i>Manawatu Steelers def Wellington Young Guns</i><br />
<i>Manawatu Mullets def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Manawatu Mullets</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Kihikihi Teams Invitation</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>North Island Select def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Waikato Raiders def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def North Island Select</i><br />
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<i>At Nelson</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
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<i>At Westport</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Sunset Slayers</i>Gregobrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191593809354618250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13324926.post-44306114025980280672015-04-10T15:57:00.002+12:002015-04-10T16:00:49.426+12:00Invercargill Stockcars on the rise againI had noticed on Facebook recently the rise of Stockcars again in the deep south at Riverside Speedway which featured the South Island Stockcar Title a few weeks ago when Crowell were unable to run the event. I spoke to Daryl Shuttleworth who has been reviewing meetings and providing reports from the track if he had any info on why the class has suddenly come back to life? He sent me this info and put me in contact with Debra Race who kindly sent me some photos from a recent meeting and a list of current competitors.<br />
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Daryl wrote " I spoke to Steve Clements who was the first down here to buy one, he was having his house rewired by former Riverside Speedway President Baron Kelman who mentioned he was building one (it hasn't hit the track yet). Steve said he would love one so he went out and bought a car. The next to buy one was Daniel Harper who works for Steve Clements, he is also a former sidecar rider, then Rob Mitchell and Shannan Knight who were in Streetstocks also purchased cars so they started the season with four cars. They have since had a few new cars pop up throughout the year and there were 10 at the Southland Champs although two of these were from Eastern States. They are expecting numbers to be in the mid teens next season, so about 14-15 cars minimum. They have already had approaches from other clubs in the South Island wanting them to do a teams deal, some sort of South Island teams event, but nothing confirmed yet. They are keen to have a crack at teams eventually."<br />
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When I was at the NZ Stockcar title in Nelson this season I noticed Rob Mitchell in the 91i Rees chassis and was impressed with his speed and aggression. Sidecar competitor Erwin Tree is the latest to join the ranks in the 95i machine and the ex-Hadleigh Smith tank from Greymouth is now in the hands of Kelvin Lawson. Here is a list of the drivers that Debra could think of and its a great roster to get the class really pumping for next season. I believe the Stockcar rep is Glen Fraser if you are keen to join this growing class. If you have anymore info on Invercargill Stockcars, have one in your shed or plan to race next season let me know and I'll add it to this posting with photos, thanks.<br />
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8i Aaron Borthwick<br />
14i AJ Lapsley<br />
22i Daniel Harper<br />
25i Steve Clements<br />
29i Shannan Knight<br />
36i Dylan Mountney<br />
38i Daryl Crack<br />
84e Mark Taylor<br />
91i Rob Mitchell<br />
95i Erwin Tree<br />
96i Kelvin Lawson<br />
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Thanks to Debra Race for the use of her photos, her Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/debra.race?fref=ts" target="_blank">HERE</a>, and to Daryl Shuttleworth for the information about the class, his Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shuttleworthmotorsportmedia?fref=ts" target="_blank">HERE</a>. The Rock Riverside Speedway Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rock.riversidespeedway?fref=ts" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <br />
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<br />Gregobrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191593809354618250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13324926.post-38793032053232436802015-03-21T14:55:00.000+13:002015-03-21T14:56:47.302+13:00Osborne and Remnant Win<b>Supersaloon GP and Waikato Superstocks</b><br />
<b>Huntly Speedway, 24th January 2015</b><br />
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A couple of visitors boosted the meagre field for the once mighty Waikato Superstock title including Mike Mac and Regan O'Brien from Hawkes Bay, along with a sprinkling of Auckland, Rotorua and Mount cars. Four locals including Aaron Alderton in his stockcar brought the field up to 13 cars. 19m Kerry Remnant took the first heat moving from up from a rear of field starting grid leading home 84b Mike MacLachlan and 45r Nick Vallance, fresh from his awesome showing at the NZ Superstock title. 5a Brad Ridland had the tank flying in heat two and lead for most of it before puncturing the right rear tyre with 2 laps to go, Remnant capitalising on Ridland's bad luck for a second win and a 3 pt lead over Vallance going into the final heat. Kris Allen driving the 24h was sitting in third place overall. Heat 3 provided some much needed action and a first turn pile up left Remnant with a flat left front tyre and brought on the reds for 84a Brent Crookes. 63a Bryce Marx lead the field and would eventually take the win. Both O'Brien and MacLachlan both retired mid race and locals Allen and Alderton would come home second and third. Remnant managed fourth place and took the overall win ahead of 45r Nick Vallance and 63a Bryce Marx.<br />
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A 20 lap winner takes all Grand Prix for the Supersaloons was the feature event of the meeting. 15 cars took the grid for the final with 16m Mark Osborne and 41b Graham Strong on the front row. Strong lead for the first lap before Osborne made his inevitable pass and then lead from that moment on. By lap 4 he had opened a gap on the field and by mid race was leading by half a lap and had already reached the back markers. So like most of the crowd I imagine, we were looking at 1nz Steve Flynn who had made a couple of passes on 63a Nige Mouat and 7m Brent Emerson. Further back 77s Blondie Chamberlain was providing the most entertainment having passed a number of cars from his grid 15 rof start and when he managed to pass 2nz Mark Grocott the crowd erupted! Unfortunately his charmed run ended soon after with a touch of the wall in turn 3 dropping him well back. 16m Osborne took the chequered flag with a massive lead for a convincing win and third NZ Grand Prix title.<br />
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Two more Stockcar teams meetings, one at Palmerston North and one at Kihikihi have been good for Stratford and Wanganui who have moved back to the top of the table. The newly formed Manawatu Mullets surprised everyone with a great performance reaching the final in their first appearance at the Stockcar Nats. With most of the Stockcar teams racing action completed for the season it looks as though a Rees challenge if accepted might be the only chance of toppling the Vulcans from the top of the table...<br />
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<i>November 8<br />Greenstone Park Speedway, Greymouth<br />Tasman Thunder def Greymouth Grizzlies<br /><br />Eastern States Speedway, Blenheim<br />KB Cowboys def Eastern States Titans<br />Canterbury Crushers def KB Cowboys<br />Canterbury Crushers def Eastern States Titans<br /><br />Paradise Valley Speedway, Rotorua<br />Rees Shield : Wanganui Vulcans def Rotorua Rascals<br /><br />Woodford Glen Speedway, Nov 15<br />North vs South<br />KB Cowboys def Canterbury Crushers<br />Canterbury Crushers def Wanganui Select<br />KB Cowboys def Canterbury Invitation<br />Canterbury Invitation def Wanganui Select</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Palmerston North, Nov 15<br />Palmerston Probables def Manawatu Steelers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Huntly Teams Meeting Night 1</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def North Island Select</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Auckland Alleycats</i><br />
<i>Waikato Raiders def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def North Island Select</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Huntly Teams Meeting Night 2</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def North Island Select</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Woodford Glen, Nov 29</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Greenstone Park Speedway, Greymouth</i><br />
<i>Greymouth Grizzlies def Sunset Slayers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Waikaraka Park</i><br />
<i>Auckland City Sinnerz def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Paradise Valley Rotorua</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Meeanee Speedway, Hawkes Bay</i><br />
<i>Peter Barry Memorial</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Meeanee Maulers 165-20</i><br />
<i>Bay Park Bulldogs def Stratford Stormers 110-85</i><br />
<i>Orange Roughies def Palmerston North Pumas 135-60</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def Waikato Raiders 165-20</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Stratford Stormers 100-40</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Bay Park Bulldogs 135-60</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def Orange Roughies 125-70</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Waikato Raiders 185-10</i><br />
<i>For 3rd: Palmerston North Pumas def Bay Park Bulldogs</i><br />
<i>Final: Wanganui Vulcans def Wellington Young Guns</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Top of the South Speedway, Nelson</i><br />
<i>Sunset Slayers def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Huntly Speedway, Waikato</i><br />
<i>Huntly Hawks def Auckland City Sinnerz</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>NZ Stockcar Teams, Paradise Valley Rotorua</i><br />
<i>Night 1</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Greymouth Grizzlies</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def Baypark Bulldogs</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Auckland Alleycats</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i>Waikato Raiders def Stratford Stormers</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Eastern States Titans def Greymouth Grizzlies</i><br />
<i>Baypark Bulldogs def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Palmerston North Pumas</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Auckland Alleycats</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Night 2</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Palmerston North Pumas</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Stratford Stormers</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Wellington Young Guns</i><br />
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<i>Palmerston North Stockcar Teams Nationals</i><br />
<i>March 14th Palmerston North Showgrounds</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Manawatu Mullets def Wellington Young Guns</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Manawatu Steelers</i><br />
<i>Manawatu Steelers def Wellington Young Guns</i><br />
<i>Manawatu Mullets def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def KB Cowboys</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Manawatu Mullets</i><br />
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<i>Kihikihi Teams Invitation</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>North Island Select def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Waikato Raiders def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def North Island Select</i>Gregobrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191593809354618250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13324926.post-45952895263310633752015-03-11T14:01:00.003+13:002015-03-11T20:12:46.821+13:00Stockcar Teams Update 7<br />
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Massive changes on the table after the 14-team NZ stockcar title at Paradise Valley (review <a href="http://www.gregobro.blogspot.co.nz/2015/03/nz-stockcar-teams-night-1.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>) but despite losing their crown, the Rotorua Rascals have moved to the top of the table above the Canterbury Crushers and previous leaders the Vulcans from Wanganui. The biggest movers are Gisborne of course, who took out the title and move from last place up to 8th, and the Wellington Young Guns who have a good chance to score more points at the Stockcar Nationals at Palmerston North. There is also a teams meeting at Kihikihi which should also give a few more teams a chance to grab those end of season points to move up the table. No word on whether there will be a South Island Stockcar Teams meeting this season, which is a shame as they certainly have enough clubs with teams and if the crowds at Rotorua were any indication of the events popularity, I'm guessing there would be a pretty big crowd in to watch the Titans, Thunder, Crushers, Grizzlies and Slayers. Finally a big thanks to the Rotorua Rascals for an entertaining reign as the national champs for the past year, they certainly have become one of the major players and will no doubt bounce back.<br />
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<i>November 8<br />Greenstone Park Speedway, Greymouth<br />Tasman Thunder def Greymouth Grizzlies<br /><br />Eastern States Speedway, Blenheim<br />KB Cowboys def Eastern States Titans<br />Canterbury Crushers def KB Cowboys<br />Canterbury Crushers def Eastern States Titans<br /><br />Paradise Valley Speedway, Rotorua<br />Rees Shield : Wanganui Vulcans def Rotorua Rascals<br /><br />Woodford Glen Speedway, Nov 15<br />North vs South<br />KB Cowboys def Canterbury Crushers<br />Canterbury Crushers def Wanganui Select<br />KB Cowboys def Canterbury Invitation<br />Canterbury Invitation def Wanganui Select</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Palmerston North, Nov 15<br />Palmerston Probables def Manawatu Steelers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Huntly Teams Meeting Night 1</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def North Island Select</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Auckland Alleycats</i><br />
<i>Waikato Raiders def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def North Island Select</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Huntly Teams Meeting Night 2</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def North Island Select</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Woodford Glen, Nov 29</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Greenstone Park Speedway, Greymouth</i><br />
<i>Greymouth Grizzlies def Sunset Slayers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Waikaraka Park</i><br />
<i>Auckland City Sinnerz def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Paradise Valley Rotorua</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Meeanee Speedway, Hawkes Bay</i><br />
<i>Peter Barry Memorial</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Meeanee Maulers 165-20</i><br />
<i>Bay Park Bulldogs def Stratford Stormers 110-85</i><br />
<i>Orange Roughies def Palmerston North Pumas 135-60</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def Waikato Raiders 165-20</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Stratford Stormers 100-40</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Bay Park Bulldogs 135-60</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def Orange Roughies 125-70</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Waikato Raiders 185-10</i><br />
<i>For 3rd: Palmerston North Pumas def Bay Park Bulldogs</i><br />
<i>Final: Wanganui Vulcans def Wellington Young Guns</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Top of the South Speedway, Nelson</i><br />
<i>Sunset Slayers def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i> At Huntly Speedway, Waikato</i><br />
<i>Huntly Hawks def Auckland City Sinnerz</i><br />
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<i>NZ Stockcar Teams, Paradise Valley Rotorua</i><br />
<i>Night 1</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Greymouth Grizzlies</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def Baypark Bulldogs</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Eastern States Titans</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Auckland Alleycats</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i>Waikato Raiders def Stratford Stormers</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Eastern States Titans def Greymouth Grizzlies</i><br />
<i>Baypark Bulldogs def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Palmerston North Pumas</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Auckland Alleycats</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Night 2</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Palmerston North Pumas</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Stratford Stormers</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Canterbury Crushers def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
<i>Gisborne Gladiators def Wellington Young Guns</i>Gregobrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191593809354618250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13324926.post-43304259425181721332015-03-11T11:57:00.000+13:002015-03-11T11:57:14.407+13:00Stockcar Teams Update 6<a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/gregobro/media/gregobro024/Sunset%20Slayers%20Tasman_zpsgdjjexw0.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo Sunset Slayers Tasman_zpsgdjjexw0.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/gregobro/gregobro024/Sunset%20Slayers%20Tasman_zpsgdjjexw0.jpg" /></a><br />
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On the eve of the NZ Stockcar Teams title at Paradise Valley this weekend, four teams have been in action over the last two weeks with the Sunset Slayers from Westport picking up their first win over the Tasman Thunder at Nelson, while the Huntly Hawks were also victorious notching their first win this season beating the City Sinnerz on home soil at Huntly Speedway. Above is a glimpse of the new Gisborne Gladiators livery on Pete Rees tank. The Gladiators will be a bit of a mystery package this weekend not having raced at all... I have a feeling they will do well!<br />
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<i>November 8<br />Greenstone Park Speedway, Greymouth<br />Tasman Thunder def Greymouth Grizzlies<br /><br />Eastern States Speedway, Blenheim<br />KB Cowboys def Eastern States Titans<br />Canterbury Crushers def KB Cowboys<br />Canterbury Crushers def Eastern States Titans<br /><br />Paradise Valley Speedway, Rotorua<br />Rees Shield : Wanganui Vulcans def Rotorua Rascals<br /><br />Woodford Glen Speedway, Nov 15<br />North vs South<br />KB Cowboys def Canterbury Crushers<br />Canterbury Crushers def Wanganui Select<br />KB Cowboys def Canterbury Invitation<br />Canterbury Invitation def Wanganui Select</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Palmerston North, Nov 15<br />Palmerston Probables def Manawatu Steelers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Huntly Teams Meeting Night 1</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def North Island Select</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Auckland Alleycats</i><br />
<i>Waikato Raiders def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def North Island Select</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Huntly Teams Meeting Night 2</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def North Island Select</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Woodford Glen, Nov 29</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Greenstone Park Speedway, Greymouth</i><br />
<i>Greymouth Grizzlies def Sunset Slayers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Waikaraka Park</i><br />
<i>Auckland City Sinnerz def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Paradise Valley Rotorua</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Meeanee Speedway, Hawkes Bay</i><br />
<i>Peter Barry Memorial</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Meeanee Maulers 165-20</i><br />
<i>Bay Park Bulldogs def Stratford Stormers 110-85</i><br />
<i>Orange Roughies def Palmerston North Pumas 135-60</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def Waikato Raiders 165-20</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Stratford Stormers 100-40</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Bay Park Bulldogs 135-60</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def Orange Roughies 125-70</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Waikato Raiders 185-10</i><br />
<i>For 3rd: Palmerston North Pumas def Bay Park Bulldogs</i><br />
<i>Final: Wanganui Vulcans def Wellington Young Guns</i><br />
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<i>At Top of the South Speedway, Nelson</i><br />
<i>Sunset Slayers def Tasman Thunder</i><br />
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<i> At Huntly Speedway, Waikato</i><br />
<i>Huntly Hawks def Auckland City Sinnerz</i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></i>Gregobrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191593809354618250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13324926.post-18982366808617090792015-03-11T11:42:00.000+13:002015-03-11T11:42:22.734+13:00Waikaraka Park Grandstand updateHere is an update printed in the <b>Onehunga Communtiy News</b>, March 2015. Much more positive than a few months ago thats for sure. Hopefully we get to keep the temporary stands and they move them to the back straight to get more atmosphere in the place, something sadly missing last Friday for the qualifying night on the Teams Nats, but more on that later... hopefully you can read this, unfortunately I can't make photos much bigger which is the only problem I have with this website, but I might investigate a different style of page which is much more photo friendly as it seems to be the most popular aspect, any feedback appreciated.<br />
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<b>NZ Stockcar Teams Finals Night</b><br />
<b>Paradise Valley Raceway, Rotorua</b><br />
<b>February 28, 2015</b><br />
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What a difference a day makes, brilliant sunshine as Rotorua turned on a scorcher, and little did we know the night ahead would be one of the best nights of racing this season. High drama, controversy and a first time winner of the event were several of the highlights that would keep the crowd buzzing and the referees busy all night. Six teams had been eliminated from the competition and we now had to sort out our quarter and semi finalists. The much anticipated showdown between Gisborne and Palmerston North would be our opening race.<br />
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<b>Gisborne Gladiators v Palmerston North Pumas</b><br />
Dare I say it, last season this would most like have been 4 Pumas cars trying to avoid a lone Bruce Harding with 3 wrecked Gladiator cars spread around the track. Going on last nights performance the Pumas were now the underdogs! 1nz Asher Rees took the lead immediately from 35p Jayden Ward but as they completed the first lap Ward's car began a series of backfires and pulled to the infield. 11p Peter Rees was spun early by William Humphries before Ron Tye gave the tank a hard hit on the main straight. Harding held up 36p Darrell Wallace - the Puma runner, while Rees Snr did the blocking for Asher. 127p Ethan Rees joined Asher in the running and with the Pumas down to 3 cars the writing was already on the wall. Ron Tye attempted to restart Wards car from the infield to no avail. Humphries was ploughed into the wall in turn 2 while Ethan and Harding finished off Ron Tye.<br />
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<b>Rotorua Rascals v Stratford Stormers</b><br />
The Rascals were down one car with Brent Stewart not able to front, Steve Gray sat out the race as the sub. Both Damian Orr and Kylee Symes appeared to have problems during the warm up laps but both made the start. Shannon Orr was first to taste the concrete put into the wall between turn 1 and 2, 402s Andrew Dodunski taking the lead. Three Rascals cars were chasing and when Dodunski was caught Damian Orr and Nick Johnson took the lead. Johnson then removed 406s Kylee Symes. Hayden Barker took Dale Stewart to the wall before we had our first 'grass cut' on turn one of the night according to the commentators. I missed it and it was pinged by the refs so lets move on shall we as there were plenty more to talk about later in the meeting! 404s Todd Duthie had the last opportunity to get Damian Orr and managed to hold him enough for the locals to worry as Dodunski almost caught the leader but Orr able to get to the line for the win. Rascals into the semis.<br />
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<b>Wellington Young Guns v Wanganui Vulcans</b><br />
This was the race Dale Robertson showed he is the master of stockcar teams racing and worth his weight in gold. He grabbed the lead from the get-go chased by 96v Francis Potaka and 88v Blair Lockett. 55w Paul Gaskin rode up over the front wheel of Lockett while Dion Mooney blocked 54w Hilton Parker. Robertson had a big lead by this stage but just managed to sneak past an awaiting Mooney. Mooney was then dealt to in turn 2 and Robertson put in the killer shot but at a cost spinning and puncturing the right front tyre. Red lights for debris with Robertson a lap up on the field. 55w and 52w catch Potaka and send him into the wall while Robertson was attacked by Barron. Potaka's bumper is completely wrecked in turn 3 and at this stage only 69v Ian Barron is running for the Vulcans. Hilton Parker provided the blocking for Dale who cruised to the win but compared with the two other quarter finals so far, the Young Guns had sustained a bit of damage.<br />
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<b>Waikato Raiders v Canterbury Crushers</b><br />
Almost the whole Canterbury team were at the gate for the 3 min bell. 92h Dave Moore put 5c Michael Arras into the wall in turn 1 as Tyson Wootton took the lead ahead of Josh Prentice and Kyle Lane. Hutchby stops Prentice as 7c lane passes Wootton for the lead. Lane then spun Moore and unfortunately for the Raiders Wootton hits the tanker also. Hutchby again doing awesome blocking manages to stop Arras but Lane slipped through but his charmed run ends when he attempts to hit Moore and spins himself. 97h Wootton again regains the lead. Hutch spins Prentice and 3 H cars are running together as Hutchby slows to block Lane. Things were looking great for the Raiders at this point with 94h and 97h running together in the lead but with Lane and Arras chasing and gaining ground the H cars seem to be taking it too casually. Ricco Gray takes both Moore and Hutchby to the wall, Wootton is spun and a final dash to the line for the win between Lane and 94c Mark Caldwell, the Raider is spun and goes over the line backwards with Lane credited the win on the ELS by 0.23 seconds. Raiders pull up to the start line for the chequered flag but are waved away in a crushing blow. Kyle Lane had a superb race and get the Crushers through to the semis.<br />
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<b>Semi Final 1</b><br />
<b>Rotorua Rascals v Gisborne Gladiators</b><br />
Almost the entire field ended up on the grass as the green flag fell leaving 583r Shannon Orr to take a healthy lead, 11g Peter Rees following as the Gladiators runner. 8g Harding stopped 358r Dale Stewart while 1nz Asher Rees began blocking allowing 11g into the lead ahead of 3 Rascals cars, 358r, 583r and 835r. The first pivotal moment happens as 11g Rees is put up the wall in turn 2 by 353r Steve Gray and Shannon Orr regains the lead but just as the Rascals look to have the upper hand a massive hit by Damian Orr on Harding backfires as something goes wrong with the car ending his race. Three Gladiators cars are now racing only two Rascals but the Rotorua boys are in the box seat with the lead. 127p Ethan Rees spins Dale Stewart while Harding slows Shannon Orr, Orr goes wide and hesitates it seems but appeared to have damage to the front right wheel and Harding smashes him into the wall in turn 2. Ethan Rees takes the lead and despite a desperate late lunge by Gray, 127g crosses the line for the win and a finals berth. Post race Bruce Harding's car is weighed and pronounced overweight and he is disqualified from the race and stood down for the meeting. The Gladiators keep the win but are down probably the best blocker in the business for the final.<br />
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<b>Semi Final 2</b><br />
<b>Wellington Young Guns v Canterbury Crushers</b><br />
This was the race that had all the controversy as the first real call for a pole line infringement was made and would delay the final as both teams argued the point. Matt Hand in the 8c tank made his debut at the meeting and couldn't have been given a harder race to join in the fun! 6c Jay Knight pushed 53w Blake Ellett up the wall then sped off for turn 1 only to be collected by 51w Dale Robertson. Richard Gaskin had the lead from 7c Kyle Lane and then the red lights came on and all hell breaks loose. Dale Robertson is sent infield for the pole line cut on Knight and is not happy to say the least. 54w Hilton Parker then puts 6c Jay Knight up the wall bringing on the red lights and bringing it back to 3 v 3 cars again. Ellett leads Lane and Prentice but Richard Gaskin has sustained a flat tyre. The next big controversial moment is when 9c Prentice repeats the exact move in turn 1 to remove Ellett and the red light is not thrown, Kyle Lane takes the lead. 8c Matt Hand puts in a huge hit on Parker in turn 1 as Kyle Lane takes the win for the Crushers. After a very long delay on results, the Crushers are excluded from the result and Wellington are awarded the win for the shot that removed Ellett with just a lap or two to go.<br />
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<b>Grand Final</b><br />
<b>Gisborne Gladiators v Wellington Young Guns</b><br />
Both teams appeared with only 5 cars and 92g Brett Lloyd and 55w Paul Gaskin sat out the final as subs. 31g James Kirk would make his debut teams race in the NZ Title final in an all tank Gisborne team along with the three Rees cars. Gisborne won pole and 1nz Asher Rees took the lead from 53w Blake Ellett. Then a hit by Peter Rees on 51w Dale Robertson in turn 1 brought on the red lights and everyone sat waiting to see if the dreaded pole line cutting would rear its ugly head again. Sure enough as the official ran over towards the 11g tank he was waved to the infield. Upon the restart two Young Guns cars took 127p Ethan Rees to the wall in turn 1 and 31g Kirk had sustained damage to the left rear wheel showering sparks from the wheel guard. 53w started the chase for Asher Rees and Robertson just missed him with a lunge pulling out in front of the 1nz tank. At this point 31g Kirk really impressed holding up two Welly cars before smashing 52w Richard Gaskin in turn 2. 31g kept clearing the way for Asher as he reeled off the laps, 127p Ethan was held up in turn 3 before he in turn got Ellett in turn 2 leaving 3 Gisborne cars against 2 Wellington. 52w had one last go on the final lap unable to stop the national champ as he crossed the line for an emphatic win for the Gladiators.<br />
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The only downer for me from this meeting was that the event will move from Paradise Valley for next years running, nothing against the Gisborne club but what we witnessed over the weekend was superb despite the weather and the logistical nightmare of getting 14 teams organised. Everything ran smoothly and it was a great championship. Well done everyone involved.<br />
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<b>NZ Stockcar Teams Qualifying Night</b><br />
<b>Paradise Valley Raceway, Rotorua</b><br />
<b>February 27, 2015</b><br />
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There was a lot of hype about this meeting and with 14 teams entered, including 4 from the South Island, no one was surprised when the banks at Paradise Valley filled up to what must be one of their biggest qualifying night crowds ever. Friday night did take a sombre turn when news of a car crash involving Brett Loveridge and his crew on the way to the event filtered through and the weather looked as though it was going to ruin any chance of running the meeting. But, despite the odds, both the weather Gods and the Meeanee Maulers turned up in the nick of time and I can't imagine the feeling in the pits for those guys from Hawkes Bay, and incredibly brave effort to forge on.<br />
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The amount of water that pelted the track was obviously going to have a major effect on the racing and it pretty much muted the action for the first 5 or so races, while speeds increased during the night, the major carnage that plenty of the crowd were expecting was never going to happen although there was still plenty to get excited about. Most people in the crowd got their first ever look at the Greymouth Grizzlies in the opening heat against the Wellington Young Guns. Brian Hahn and Tony Stanton in the matching white tanks set the meeting off in style and gave the Young Guns a huge fright only being hauled in late in the race, a lucky escape indeed. Baypark Bulldogs fell to the WanganuiVulcans, 88v Blair Lockett crossed the line ahead of both Ryan Hunt and Keegan Orr who put in a great chase hampered only by the mud. Eastern States Titans and Palmerston North Pumas produced the first race with lots of action as the track dried, Palmy prevailing with 35p Jayden Ward taking the win although a few question marks about the 'invincible' Pumas not looking quite so hard we being murmurred.<br />
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Next up was the much talked about Gisborne Gladiators with the Rees family now part of one of the most popular teams in recent years, but a team that hadn't managed a single race this season until now. 8g Bruce Harding finally got his chance to compete in his 100th teams race and showcased his brilliant blocking skills allowing the Rees tanks to come home first, second and third. Dylan and Adam Hall both showed promise in their tanks but Nelson's Tasman Thunder were the first unlucky team to face the new might of Gisborne and like the previous race, there was plenty of comments in the crowd. The Canterbury Crushers were up next and provided the first genuine upset taking on the Auckland Alleycats. A huge hit from 4c Ricco Gray stopped 137a Jamie Fergusson dead in his tracks and once you have reduced a team to 3 cars v 4 at this level, the battle is usually over. 383a Gary Lonergan couldn't catch 9c Josh Prentice who crossed for the win. Title holders and hometown favourites Rotorua Rascals faced off next with the Meeanee Maulers. 538r Brent Stewart was fired off into the mud in turn 3 and could barely get the car out leaving 3 Rascals cars to race. Tony Palmer held the lead for the Maulers but eventually the Rascals hauled him in and took a great win in one of the most even races so far. Waikato Raiders and Stratford Stormers were next out and 98h Justin Hutchby put in a blocking performance that rated as one of the nights best. Ably assisted by Dave Moore in the tank they pair managed to remove every Leading Stormers car while 94h Mark Caldwell picked up the win. A very strong performance for one of the dark horses of the championship. 402s Andrew Dodunski still managed to come home 3rd despite plenty of attention to grab some valuable points.<br />
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Wellington came out for their second appearance taking on Wanganui and with the track as good as it could be Dale Robertson showed his class having sat out the first race. He and Richard Gaskin removed danger men Francis Potaka and Dion Mooney while Dale also ran for the team picking up a win. Both teams had won their first heats and the Young Guns picked up good points to qualify although the Vulcans had enough cars finish to probably get through too. A South Island battle between Greymouth and Blenheim left both teams sharing the points and dashing their hopes of a finals night appearance, 154e Jordan Dare taking the win. Baypark and Tasman were in a similar situation with one or other needed a clean sweep to ensure they qualified but they also shared the points 100-95, Keegan Orr grabbing the victory for the Bulldogs. Canterbury and Palmy, two first round winners squared off next with the Mainlanders drawing first blood with the lone rollover of the night, Jayden Ward tipped up right on the start line by Jay Knight. What followed was a valiant effort from Humphries, Wallace and Ron Tye but outnumbered and with Prentice and Lane on fire for the Crushers, Palmy fell to an emphatic loss 130-25. Gisborne carried on from where they left off in round win as 1nz Asher Rees drove a masterclass in how to remove cars without too much damage (or loss of speed!) bulldozing his way to the front and to a win. Rees Snr, Penn and Tarrant followed him home, Meeanees hopes gone while the Gladiators would top the overall points.<br />
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The last two races of the night had Auckland facing Stratford, only four Alleycats cars could front after a torrid first race. 404s Todd Duthie would pretty much go untouched with an easy ride to the win, Lonergan again claiming second place. Stratford through to the finals and the Alleycats knocked out. Waikato Raiders and the Rotorua Rascals were the last race and so long as there wasn't a whitewash both teams could get through. Damian and Shannon Orr showed exactly why the holders were one of the favourites for the title taking first and second place against a strong Raiders team. Steve Gray spun the Raiders runner Anthony McNeill but he still managed 3rd place and enough points to tie with Palmy in the finals, a runoff won by Waikato sealing 7th place. So with that we had our 8 finalists, and in my opinion Rotorua and Gisborne were the standout teams. Whereas some of the others struggled with the track conditions both of these teams never missed a beat. Biggest surprise was Canterbury but with Palmy looking a little fragile, Wellington Young Guns were the other notable team that given the track conditions would be ideal on Saturday, they would be a daunting prospect.<br />
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<b><i>Qualifiers:</i></b><br />
<b><i>Gisborne Gladiators 305</i></b><br />
<b><i>Canterbury Crushers 300</i></b><br />
<b><i>Rotorua Rascals 280</i></b><br />
<b><i>Wellington Young Guns 250</i></b><br />
<b><i>Wanganui Vulcans 215</i></b><br />
<b><i>Stratford Stormers 200</i></b><br />
<b><i>Waikato Raiders 185</i></b><br />
<b><i>Palmerston North Pumas 185</i></b><br />
<b><i>Consolation:</i></b><br />
<b><i>Baypark Bulldogs 165</i></b><br />
<b><i>Eastern States Titans 160</i></b><br />
<b><i>Greymouth Grizzlies 125</i></b><br />
<b><i>Tasman Thunder 125</i></b><br />
<b><i>Meeanee Maulers 120</i></b><br />
<b><i>Auckland Alleycats 115</i></b><br />
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<b>Stockcar Rumble and Auckland Supersaloon Champs</b><br />
<b>Waikaraka Park, Auckland</b><br />
<b>14th February, 2015</b><br />
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Rain finally claimed a scalp after what has been a fairly good run of meetings this season. Unfortunately it was just as the Stockcar Rumble was beginning to start 'rumbling' with plenty of agro in the first of three finals heats for the title. There were about 37 cars in the pits split into two qualifying groups which ran two heats to find the 30 or so finalists. A good mix of visitors and some local feuds were about to be sorted it seemed but as I said, the heavens opened and the track was awash in minutes.<br />
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<b>Group 1</b><br />
198h Brad Philpott lost a wheel after a ride up the wall ending his race while 69a Dave Seymour was spun by 83a Cole Riggans. 55a Wayne Devonshire went hard into the concrete in turn 4 while 13h Jamie Symons was one of the only cars not to complete the race. 98a Aiden Eustace lead from start to finish with a big lead for most of the race. 51h Ali Van Amsterdam, 25a Jason Rowe, 95a Gary Lonergan and 651a Troy Power rounded out the top 5. In their second heat, Jason Rowe lead for the whole race while Power and 86a Harley Bell-May tangled in the wall with Bell-May losing a wheel bringing on the reds. At the same time in turn four, 137a Jamie Fergusson put 54h Nigel Hazelton up the wall ending his run. 98a Eustace and Power then had a tangle and decided to amp up the action resulting in them both spinning in turn 2 and losing a lot of ground. 34a Mark Wearing attempted to spin 22a Leigh Cossey which backfired spinning himself on the white flag lap. Rowe was followed home by 45a Corey Baker, Lonergan, Cossey, Seymour and Van Amsterdam.<br />
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<b>Group 2</b><br />
19 cars in this group and the early leader was 97a Ryan Eustace, 27h Brett Aikin and 55h Neville Hazelton got hooked together on the infield for a lap. 12a Jamie Stanaway hit and spun Eustace before taking the lead. 67a Nic Krsnic attacked Aikin before something went awry with the Krizo beast retiring to the infield. 37a Ash Wearing spun 145a Jessica Peat then got in a battle with 23a Che Takarua before Peat slowed and had her chance for revenge on Wearing holding him up. 61a Leroy Neill was spun on the last lap. Stanaway home first, 117a Dean Mulholland, 71a Geoff Cook, 81a Steve Sims, 169h Rob Neill and 49h Tony Van Lieshout followed him home. Heat two was looking good for 5a Michael Harris who lead for most of the race before a flat right rear tyre dropped him well down the order, 218h Aaron Alderton taking advantage for a win ahead of Mulholland, 91a Paul Chatfield and 37a Wearing. Takarua, Peat and Krizo all failing to finish this heat.<br />
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<b>Rumble Heat 1 </b> <i>8.30pm</i><br />
30 cars rolled out for the first heat just as a few drops of rain started to fall. 95a Gary Lonergan grabbed the early lead from a grid 10 start within a lap while a big crush going into turns 3 and 4 claimed 12a Stanaway, 97a Eustace and 61a Neill bringing on the reds. 83a Riggans retired also during the stoppage. Lonergan lead Ash Wearing, Paul Chatfield, Leigh Cossey and Mark Wearing. 54h Hazelton went heavily into the wall in turn 3 before 137a Fergusson attacked 218h Alderton on the front straight with 91a Chatfield caught up in the action left facing the wrong way. As the track surface got more and more slippery a number of drivers spun including 98a, 49h, 45a and 117a. 25a Rowe retired and as Lonergan crossed the line for the win, 22a Cossey hit the spun car of Cook. 37a Wearing, 5a Harris and 218h Alderton followed Lonergan home just as the rain really came down, eventually the meeting was called off.<br />
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The other major feature was the Auckland Supersaloon title which 24a Ben Harding wrapped up with some superb driving. 12m Kirstin Vermeulen took out the first heat while 63a Nigel Mouat won heat two, both fending off Harding who placed second in both, before he inevitably won heat 3 and the Auckland title continuing the good form he displayed at Palmy. A field of about 11 cars fronted for the title.<br />
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Neil McCoard made a welcome return in a small field of Superstocks leading into their Auckland title next week. He won the first heat easily before winning a hastily put together shootout for the 5 cars in attendance. Hopefully we will see more of McCoard than the one visit a season we have been treated to in the last couple of years! Worryingly no Allstars cars were in town just emphasising the damage a Palmy teams expedition takes on a team. News was better for Scott Tennant, his car should be repaired for the next meeting. 84a Brent Crookes improves every meeting and had the orange beast flying.<br />
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Quite a bit of movement on the table as most teams have now fronted after the running of the Peter Barry Memorial. The Wanganui Vulcans took out the title and are having their best season ever and they were even bold enough to put the Rees Sheild up for grabs - which they retained. They move to the top of the table as we head towards the biggest teams meeting of the year for the NZ title at Paradise Valley. Surprisingly, Gisborne who usually are one of the most prolific teams and Kihikihi are the only clubs not to have raced, although I believe the Gladiators are entered in the NZ Teams meeting. Thanks to Wal at Stockcarscene for the use of some photos, check out his Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stockcarscene" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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<i>November 8<br />Greenstone Park Speedway, Greymouth<br />Tasman Thunder def Greymouth Grizzlies<br /><br />Eastern States Speedway, Blenheim<br />KB Cowboys def Eastern States Titans<br />Canterbury Crushers def KB Cowboys<br />Canterbury Crushers def Eastern States Titans<br /><br />Paradise Valley Speedway, Rotorua<br />Rees Shield : Wanganui Vulcans def Rotorua Rascals<br /><br />Woodford Glen Speedway, Nov 15<br />North vs South<br />KB Cowboys def Canterbury Crushers<br />Canterbury Crushers def Wanganui Select<br />KB Cowboys def Canterbury Invitation<br />Canterbury Invitation def Wanganui Select</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Palmerston North, Nov 15<br />Palmerston Probables def Manawatu Steelers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Huntly Teams Meeting Night 1</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def North Island Select</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Auckland Alleycats</i><br />
<i>Waikato Raiders def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Wanganui Vulcans</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def North Island Select</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Huntly Teams Meeting Night 2</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def North Island Select</i><br />
<i>Auckland Alleycats def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Meeanee Maulers</i><br />
<i>Stratford Stormers def Rotorua Rascals</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Waikato Raiders</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Woodford Glen, Nov 29</i><br />
<i>Tasman Thunder def Canterbury Crushers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Greenstone Park Speedway, Greymouth</i><br />
<i>Greymouth Grizzlies def Sunset Slayers</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>At Waikaraka Park</i><br />
<i>Auckland City Sinnerz def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
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<i>At Paradise Valley Rotorua</i><br />
<i>Rotorua Rascals def Huntly Hawks</i><br />
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<i>At Meeanee Speedway, Hawkes Bay</i><br />
<i>Peter Barry Memorial</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Meeanee Maulers 165-20</i><br />
<i>Bay Park Bulldogs def Stratford Stormers 110-85</i><br />
<i>Orange Roughies def Palmerston North Pumas 135-60</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def Waikato Raiders 165-20</i><br />
<i>Meeanee Maulers def Stratford Stormers 100-40</i><br />
<i>Wellington Young Guns def Bay Park Bulldogs 135-60</i><br />
<i>Wanganui Vulcans def Orange Roughies 125-70</i><br />
<i>Palmerston North Pumas def Waikato Raiders 185-10</i><br />
<i>For 3rd: Palmerston North Pumas def Bay Park Bulldogs</i><br />
<i>Final: Wanganui Vulcans def Wellington Young Guns</i><br />
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<i><br /></i>Gregobrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191593809354618250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13324926.post-5014009899984249212015-01-16T12:43:00.000+13:002015-01-16T12:43:46.959+13:00NZ Stockcar Title Finals Night<a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/gregobro/media/NZ%20Stockcars%20Nelson%20night%202/1nz_zpse675a41e.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 1nz_zpse675a41e.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/gregobro/NZ%20Stockcars%20Nelson%20night%202/1nz_zpse675a41e.jpg" /></a><br />
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<b>NZ Stockcar Title</b><br />
<b>Top of the South Speedway, Nelson</b><br />
<b>January 9 + 10, 2015</b><br />
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<b>Rep 1</b><br />
If you are a <i>"Smash the P"</i> fan or perhaps not a Rees fanatic, I recommend you stop reading now! I think we can all agree the <i>smash the p</i> campaign has been less than successful to say the least. Night two began with two incredible last chance races to get the final 6 competitors. On a slightly slippery surface that evened things up, 8n Paynter was spun from his front row start by 22p Zac Hoult, 89v Blair Lockett and and 661p Bryn Liddell were also spun out of contention while grid two starter 26s Mitch Vickery took the lead from Hoult, 84p Matt Webb, 81r Damian Orr and 14p Ikey Hautapu. 229s Kylee Symes was pushed up the wall in turn 2 but managed to continue. By mid way Orr was up to 2nd and Hautapu was clinging to the last qualifying spot before Hoult hit him and then spun. Symes had worked his way up to 4th passing Webb then made the pass that mattered most on Hautapu. Orr caught and spun leader Vickery on the last lap, Vickery just able to restart and cross the line in second ahead of Symes. <b><i>81r Orr, 26s Vickery, 229s Symes</i></b><br />
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<b>Rep 2</b><br />
This group was about as star studded as you can get in a repechage. 29m Ryan Hunt and 72s Bevan Phillips had the front row, both a whisker away from making it the night before. 191c Robb put 85s Michelson up the wall while 126p Asher Rees almost tipped over on the pit wall side before the reds came on, not before 1nz Ward and 124s Andrew Dodunski ran into the hapless 85s due to the sun strike and dust. Ward had incredibly made his way up to 3rd from grid 13 behind Phillips by lap two. The running order was 29m-72s-1nz-99p-127p. 4y Matt Inwood then tried to block Ward while Asher Rees despatched 45c Lloyd Jennings on his rampaging way to the front. 14n Justin Hearne then attacked Ethan Rees almost putting him up the wall and ending his hopes in turn 3. On the next red light stoppage Hunt still lead Phillips, Tye, Ward and Rees, Ward pushed Tye out of the running as Ethan Rees paid Hearne back with interest with a massive hit. Ward and Asher Rees then battled for the last place behind our two leaders before events conspired against Phillips. With two laps to go the Palmy boys caught the Stratford driver and Rees nailed him into and then up the wall without losing a beat, two more Palmy cars into the final behind Baypark's Ryan Hunt. <b><i>29m Hunt, 1nz Ward, 126p Asher Rees</i></b><br />
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<b>Finals Heat 1</b><br />
That left us with 10 Palmy cars in the final. Nobody else had more than four so the deck was stacked already and anyone who could outclass this bunch was going to have to do something special to get it. The first 30 car heat of the finals rolled out on track at 8.15pm after a track watering and 581p Dare called for the 3 min bell. 722p David Lowe would be spun first causing mayhem resulting in the pack crushing into turn 2, 10p Prentice was spun, 98w Blake Ellett pushed up the wall with 94p William Humphries stuck underneath. Three of the best performers on night one dnf'd before a lap was completed. 98n Dylan Hall and Lowe were both on the infield but able to continue. 9n Levi Collier was leading from Asher Rees, Mark Johnson and Mitch Vickery, but on the green light Vickery stalled and 29m Hunt hit the back of him bringing the reds back on. Hunt and Vickery both off. 15v Kyle Heibner was now up to third before 81r Orr passed him and then the race settled a bit before a few big retirements occurred. 11p Peter Rees appeared to be dropping well back in the field while Heibner retired about lap 10, 99c Hamish Cross also joining him on the infield. 9n Collier was caught by the Palmy pack and drifted back in the field, Asher Rees leading comfortably from Taniwha, Ward, Wallace, Rotorua's 8r Scott Fredrickson, 217n Keightley Teece (who recorded the fastest lap) and Dare. 11p Rees finishing last in 22nd with 8 cars not lasting the distance.<br />
<i><b>Top 10: </b>126p, 2nzp, 1nzp, 557p, 8r, 217n, 581p, 9n, 15p, 81r</i><br />
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<b>Finals Heat 2</b><br />
Three Cars failed to front for heat two, and any non Palmy cars were about to 'feel the pain' as both Prentice, and Humphries in particular, picked them off. 33s Tyler Walker was spun on lap 1 holding up both Wanganui cars 15v and 78v while local hope 217n Keightley Teece lead from Kylee Symes and 59c Brad Rosewarne. Humphries first attack was on 9n Collier ending up on the bonnet of the tank in the first of two attempts to stop the Nelsonian. 81r Damian Orr moved up to 2nd before the reds came on for debris from 9n after another huge attack from 94p. 6w Paul Gaskin was next to spin in turn 2 before Humphries then held up the leader Teece, before putting him in the wall in turn 4. In the action 1nz was now in second behind Orr, red lights for Teece to be removed and 18n Harwood was also towed from the track. Nelson's hopes pretty much gone with those three cars. 8r Scott Fredrickson was well back in the field and would need to pick up more points for any chance of a podium. Orr was spun in turn 2 dropping well back in the field although he would make a pass on Dale Robertson late in the race. 98n Hall spun 6v Dion Mooney and Humphries last victim of the race would be Tyler Walker. 1nz Ward picks up the win and who would believe that after being down and out yesterday he was tied for first after two heats. 98w Blake Ellett picked up a 5th place, with once again the top four places going to Palmy cars.<br />
<i><b>Top 10:</b> 1nz, 581p, 126p, 2nz, 98w, 557p, 11p, 22w, 81r, 3nz</i><br />
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<b>Finals Heat 3</b><br />
Points after two heats had Ward and Asher Rees tied with a first and third placing on 58 points, Chev Taniwha was next on 56p ahead of Dare (53), Wallace (52) and then Nelson's long shot Dylan Hall (47). Fredrickson (45), Richard Gaskin (43) and Damian Orr (43) were the only other realistic hopes of a podium finish. Heat 3 rolled out on track at 10.45pm and 5 cars were missing. Darrel Wallace had the best grid position (2) while the other main contenders were mid pack and Hall off the back of the grid. Humphries went straight to work spinning 8r Fredrickson on lap while 10 Prentice put 98n Hall up the wall on turn 2. 84e Mark Taylor lead from his grid 1 start while 81r Orr made a huge move forward from grid 15 to 2nd, but by the time the reds came on for Hall, Orr was leading 1nz, 2nz and 557p. By lap 5 Orr had been passed by the Palmy brigade and Asher Rees was up to 4th. 59c Rosewarne spins as Dare moves up to first place, 9n Collier puts 98w Ellett up the wall on the back straight but is hit by 10p Prentice ripping the back wheel off the tank and bringing on the reds. With 5 laps to go the running order was 581p-1nz-126p-2nz-557p and 81r. 94p stops Orr in turn 1 putting him up the wall and then it was a game of who was going to make the first move and be the bad guy as Palmerston North cars filled all the leading positions. Ward was in the box seat leading Asher Rees and looking set to defend his title but it appeared to me that Peter Rees then stepped in and made the moves that counted. With a lap to go he appeared to shunt Asher into the side of Ward as if to say make your move now! Asher was now side by side with Ward, meanwhile Rees Snr then made some very effective blocking moves holding back both Taniwha and Wallace. Dare crossed the line for the heat win, but it was neck and neck between 126p and 1nz, Rees making the move ahead of Ward just metres from the line and taking the overall title.<br />
<i><b>Top 10: </b>581p, 126p, 1nz, 2nz, 557p, 15p, 22w, 8r, 78v, 18n</i><br />
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Final points had Asher Rees (87) taking the title by a solitary point from Jayden Ward (86), Chevron Taniwha and Jordan Dare (83) tied for 3rd, Darrel Wallace (78) and then a massive 10 point drop back to the first non-Palmy car, 8r Scott Fredrickson (68). A complete shut out and almost totally due to Josh Prentice and William Humphries picking opposition cars off at will in heats 2 and 3. It was then just a case of who got what podium, Taniwha winning the runoff over Dare for 3rd place sealed the deal. The highlight for me was watching Peter Rees manipulate that last couple of laps, incredible to watch. So still we have had no South Island drivers make the podium, but don't despair, every other club in the North Island (other than Palmy) are in the same boat at the moment! Despite the stranglehold the P cars had, it was an awesome meeting and a stunning final heat even if there weren't as many rollovers and monster hits, the drama that played out as the five leading club mates had to abandon club loyalty for a moment to see who would get the spoils!<br />
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<b>NZ Stockcar Title</b><br />
<b>Top of the South Speedway, Nelson</b><br />
<b>January 9 + 10, 2015</b><br />
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The 15th official running of the NZ Stockcar title and the first time for Nelson Speedway, 120+ cars entered and a scorcher of a weekend followed both on and off the track. Six groups of cars, 3 heats to find the top four cars, then two repechages on Saturday night for a further six cars to make up a 30 car finals field. Rather than a blow by blow account of each group, here are a few highlights from one of the best qualifying nights I've been to in years. We started out as per normal, in heat one it took only two laps before <b>11p Peter Rees</b> had hit the lead and went on to win the race. From there, the script was thrown out the window and what followed was plenty of action, rollovers galore and lots of that North v South rivalry that we all love so much.<br />
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11p Rees luck would hold until his third heat when he sustained damage and basically had to crawl around in last place for points to qualify, he was a sitting duck for most of the race yet no one was able to push him off that pole line which was the only safe option - the moment you got pushed wide and had any sort of damage you were dealt to by the Southerners, a fate that would befall 81r Damian Orr and <b>1nz Jayden Ward</b>. Ward had looked the goods in his first race defending the title with a win although 15c Julian Lynch not shy to have a crack. The 1nz suffered a flat right front tyre in heat 2 before being tipped over on the last lap by 191c Dylan Robb. A third heat 9th (last place) would leave him well down the order for the repechage. <b>2nz Chev Taniwha</b> had a dream run in comparison, never out of the top three finishers while <b>3nz Dale Robertson</b> just managed to sneak through in his group thanks to a third heat victory.<br />
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<b>18n Shane Harwood</b> was the first Mainlander to win a heat in race 4, backing it up with a 2nd and 7th place after a first lap spin, in a leased car I believe, having sold his recently. <b>99c Hamish Cross</b> was also one to watch in a beautifully presented car clocking a fastest lap and staying out of trouble only beaten in points by surprise group winner <b>78v Mark Johnston</b>, one of a number of Wanganui cars to reach the final. <b>98w Blake Ellett</b> with two wins and a second place, one of the best performers on the night joining a quality group of Wellington finalists. <b>9n Levi Collier</b> in one of the oldest cars present, a Bill Peat tank, also was a surprise finalist to the delight of the crowd, winning heat 2 for a good haul of points. <b>722p David Lowe</b>, 17 years old and another star in the making fresh off the Palmy conveyor belt of mini stock graduates, two appearances at NZ titles and has qualified for both finals.<br />
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Then of course there are the hard luck stories that go with any big championship, <b>126p Asher Rees</b> and <b>127p Ethan Rees</b> both failing in only one heat, a dns for Asher in heat 2, while Ethan looked to have a finals berth booked before a brake jammed on leaving him stuck on the infield in heat 3. <b>8n Michael Paynter</b> losing a runoff with Peter Rees that looked as though he had stuck the 5x Champ up the wall only to stall as Rees rocked the tank back onto the track and took off for the win. <b>91w Kyle Lane</b> cruised to an easy heat 1 win before everything went pear shaped in heat 2. <b>21n Cody Teece</b> would qualify only to be stood down for failing a medical after a rough 3rd heat, his bad luck promoting <b>59c Brad Rosewarne</b> up into the finals. With only 6 spots left to be found, a familiar breakdown of track registered qualifiers was beginning to emerge and the warning bells were sounding yet again...<br />
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<b>24 Qualifiers so far: </b>Palmy 8, Nelson 4, Wellington 4, Wanganui 3, Christchurch 2, Stratford 1, Blenheim 1, Rotorua 1.<br />
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<i>Group 1</i><br />
<i>217n Keightley Teece, 15p Rob Miers, 722p David Lowe, 11p Peter Rees</i><br />
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<i>Group 2</i><br />
<i>15v Kyle Heibner, 2nzp Chev Taniwha, 8r Scott Fredrickson, 84e Mark Taylor</i><br />
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<i>Group 3</i><br />
<i>33s Tyler Walker, 98n Dylan Hall, 6w Paul Gaskin, 59c Brad Rosewarne</i><br />
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<i>Group 4</i><br />
<i>98w Blake Ellett, 557p Darrell Wallace, 22w Richard Gaskin, 6v Dion Mooney</i><br />
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<i>Group 5</i><br />
<i>94p William Humphreys, 18n Shane Harwood, 10p Josh Prentice, 581p Jordan Dare</i><br />
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<i>Group 6</i><br />
<i>78v Mark Johnson, 99c Hamish Cross, 9n Levi Collier, 3nz Dale Robertson</i><br />
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<b>NZ Superstock Title, Finals Night</b><br />
<b>Te Marua Speedway, Wellington</b><br />
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More good weather to kick off finals night and there were a few good ideas put in place. The zone for all the finalists cars to be lined up in the pits and then interviews with them during the pre-meeting was great. Better for us than parking them on the infield for a hour or two which seems to be the norm these days. On night one they were on the infield and the atmosphere in the pits completely dies, the difference on night two was noticeably positive. The Ministocks in support, repecharge races and the grand parade were run earlier than the previous nights 7pm start which was also an excellent idea. There's a lot to squeeze in on finals night but the Wellington club had everything in hand and it was part of what made this such a successful weekend.<br />
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Two star studded repechages with only 1 car qualifying from each race, once again showed the calibre of cars entered. Rep 1 was a real nail biter and one of the races of the weekend, in fact it may have been the best race. Four cars didn't make the start, 27c Peter Field for a head clearance issue in the tank, 62p Adam Joblin who's car wouldn't fire while 15r Pribicevich and 73w Ross never made the track. 52p Scott Joblin and 16b Steve Jude had the front row. Joblin lead out early from Miers, 38m Ashby was spun. Joblin and Miers slowly caught by the pack and by lap four Jude managed to get to the lead. Repeated blocking attempts from 127p Rees slowed Jude and from a grid 10 start, 46w Allen Levien took the lead. 471p Benji Sneddon finally ended Judes hopes by spinning him and then it was basically which Wellington car would get through as Levien and 81w Grant Littlewood raced to the flag. 46w picked up the win and a huge ovation from the crowd. Rep 2 also had lots of drama with night 1 high flyer Jared Gray taking the lead before being pushed wide in turn 4, meanwhile a HUGE pile up back in the pack pretty much left a small group fighting for that precious win. 3nz Graeme Barr took the lead from Asher Rees and Murray Long and when the cars came around the track to 34p Rebecca Barr sideways on the track the driver went either side of her with 3nz gaining a bit of a lead on Rees. Red lights for 34p had cars slow to stop and 186n Gray really lost ground here which seemed unfair. 75s Carl Shearer was up to third and last of the Joblin hopes, 72p Simon retire to the infield. 3nz Barr took the white flag with Rees closing on every lap it was his last chance but Barr holding on for a great win and chance to defend his racing number.<br />
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<b>Finals Heat 1 </b><i>7.40pm</i><br />
All 26 cars made the grid for heat one, although 135r Scott Hewson required the 3 minute bell for throttle problems. 2nz Jordan Dare's reign was about to end, slow off the line from grid 1, pushed on to the grass by the pack as the flag fell with the axle ripped in half. Night over. Kenley Brown took the lead as the freight train pushed its way into turns 1 and 2, 85n Dale McKenzie almost tipped on his side in turn 2 before 71p Shane Mellsop rode up over the wheel of Paul Vazey flying high and rolling spectacularly bringing on the reds. This left Vazey and 591p Hemi with flat tyres and a very damaged Mellsop car who wanted to continue although he lasted only a few metres more on the restart. Brown was leading Bengsten, Hart, Ogle, Rees and Miers. 85n was slow on the restart holding up 3nz Barr, while Brown was engulfed by the leading pack drifting backwards, Ogle hit the wall in turn 2 while 351r Vazey was crawling the pole line by this stage trying to grab valuable points. Bengsten, Hart, 4p Chad Ace, Rees and 45r Vallance were now the leading pack as 8p Miers retired with gearbox issues. 39s Michel Willemsen half spins holding up 29a Tennant who had made a huge amount of ground from his rear grid start. The race settled in to a straight flag race by this stage with no more major dramas, 3nz Barr managing to pick a few late passes for a 4th place finish up 14 spots. 18n Harwood up 13 spots and Tennant up 12 were the other biggest movers.<br />
<i><b>Top 10: </b>58p Bengsten, 4p Ace, 10p Rees, 3nz Barr, 67p Hart, 45r Vallance, 18n Harwood, 48n Nicholls, 282s Ogle, 19c Ngatai.</i><br />
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<b>Finals Heat 2 </b><i>9.20pm</i><br />
Surprise package from heat 1 Nick Vallance had a front row start for heat two and a good chance to consolidate his points. He got the jump on 79p Kerry Humphrey while 18n Harwood had some scary moments in turns 1 and 2 up on the side of another car. 282s Ogle sustained a flat left front tyre and 85n McKenzie spun in turn 4 dropping well back before our next big moment, Humphrey rolled in turn 1 after contact with Barr and Steiner before 39s Willemsen had nowhere to go hitting the roll cage of the Palmy car, red lights. Vallance, Hewson, Barr, Harwood, Steiner and Hemi were the leaders at this point with heat one winner 58p Bengsten back in 11th. Steiner had problems as the car slowed, and Hewson passed Vallance to take the lead before our next red light. 67p Richard Hart spun 29a Tennant in turn four, the Aucklander unable to refire for a number of laps before being removed to the infield. Rees had moved up to 7th at the midway point of the race while Harwood, Barr, Hemi and 87b Stanaway followed the Rotorua pair. The only change to this order was when Barr clipped the wall late in the race losing places while Hemi managed a last lap pass on Harwood. Ngatai picking up another 10th place finish.<br />
<i><b>Top 10: </b>135r Hewson, 45r Vallance, 591p Hemi, 18n Harwood, 87b Stanaway, 10p Rees, 95r Fabish, 58p Bengsten, 3nz Barr, 19c Ngatai.</i><br />
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<b>Finals Heat 3 </b><i>10.15pm</i><br />
Going into heat 3 and 45r Nick Vallance was the leader on points (46pts) one point ahead of Bengsten and Peter Rees (who had been very quiet all night picking up good points with little fanfare) a further two points back to Nelson's Shane Harwood (43) Barr (41) and Chad Ace (40). Our winner was most likely from this bunch so the odds for Vallance and Harwood were grim to say the least with four of the top six cars from Palmerston North. Steiner, Dare and 79p Humphrey were unable to start despite a valiant effort from the 79p team to get the car onto the track. Chad Ace had the best grid of the top 6 cars with a grid 4 start. From the green flag Vallance was held up by Hemi for at least a lap before getting free before the other outside chance Shane Harwood was tipped over in turn 4, much to the disappointment of many a Nelson fan who I was surrounded by in the crowd! 67p Richard Hart was the protagonist and what an impression he made on his first Superstock championship. During the reds we lost 89w Robertson and 87b Stanaway. 48n Nicholls was leading the field from Ngatai, Fabish, Ace, Miers and Barr. Upon the restart Hemi took on Hewson while Hart attacked Fabish, Rotorua and Nelson fans hopes were pretty much done. 85n McKenzie was one of few who decided to give a little love back to the dominating Palmy cars slamming Ace into the wall in turn 4 although Ace was able to continue and hold on to his current 3rd placing. 71p Mellsop blocked Fabish again before Nicholls took the white flag and then the win. Bengsten had trailed Rees for the whole race never quite getting the opportunity to spin him for the vital win (whether that was an option or not) while 8p Miers had run a perfect race blocking or clearing the way for his club mates in another clinical despatch of any threat to the Palmerston North cars by a number of 'P' drivers.<br />
<i><b>Top 10:</b> 48n Nicholls, 19c Ngatai, 4p Ace, 3nz Barr, 10p Rees, 58p Bengsten, 29a Tennant, 17p Brown, 351r Vazey, 282s Ogle</i><br />
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<i><b>Final points:</b> 10p Rees 67pts, 58p Bengsten 66pts, 3nz Graeme Barr and 4p Chad Ace 64pts, 45r Nick Vallance 61pts, 19c Malcolm Ngatai 59pts.</i><br />
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So a runoff was required for the 3nz podium and Graeme Barr triumphed after a do or die hit in the apex of turns 1 and 2 by Ace didn't quite go to plan - ironically it was very similar to the runoff at Gisborne between Neil McCoard and Rex Neild also for 3nz with a similar outcome for the car making the big lunge - a massive dnf! Barr was able to finish but unfortunately Ace required medical attention, an unfortunate finish to what was a superb championship and an incredible achievement by Barr as the only driver able to retain his ranking from last season.<br />
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Well there you have it, another clean sweep by Palmerston North cars for the second year in a row. Alarm bells were ringing after heat one when the top 5 cars to finish were all from that club. They have dominated this title like no other and I can't see much changing for the next few seasons. Going by a few post meeting comments by drivers, they do approach this meeting with a team mentality even though it is an individual title, and at the moment they are almost picking at will, who they want from their club to win, as absurd as that sounds! And good on them if they can do it, either someone will rebel at some point for their own glory or there will be a resurgence in numbers at another club who might just use the same tactics? It does feel as though the days of the lone wolf scoring a surprise win are over. I will say its unfair and unfeasible to expect drivers from other clubs to suddenly 'band together' and work as a team to take down 11 Palmy cars as was suggested by a number of people online. Perhaps the best course of action is to remove threats or dominating numbers of cars on qualifying night, not heat 3 of the finals? Peter Rees, well what can you say, the one title that has eluded him and he finally picks it up with probably one of his most low key runs at a championship in years, perhaps thats what made the difference.<br />
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<b>NZ Superstock Title</b><br />
<b>Te Marua Speedway, Wellington / Jan 3 + 4</b><br />
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For 10 years I have written reviews for this website, but in that time I've never made it to Te Marua Speedway in Wellington, so there was no better opportunity than the NZ Superstock title to make my first trip down. I have seen postings over the last few seasons of the massive improvements they have undertaken, but in person it is really quite an achievement and something to be proud of. There was a healthy field of cars in attendance and four very strong groups vying for the 26 finalists berths.<br />
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Wellington turned on the good weather using up 3 of its precious 20 days of sunshine each year, just for us, and although the track started out lumpy in the first few heats, it was pretty good for the rest of the weekend. It was also great to see Shane Penn, Tony Mac and Steve Jude join the grand parade on the Silver Bullet, one of a number of classy touches over the course of the championship. In fact Shane Penn was given a number of opportunities to speak and be involved in what must have been a bittersweet occasion. Crowd size seemed a bit light on night 1 but was bigger on the second night - I know this because I was in the 'priority' seating sardined into the grandstand. The priority seating is a great idea in theory but it needs work because in all honesty you can't enjoy sitting on those wooden benches if your knees are pressed into someones back and there really was NO room to move. There were a number of angry people for various reasons but like I say, the idea of pre-booking a seat is great, but they need to be the blue plastic seat variety or it just doesn't work. Thats my ONLY gripe from the whole meeting!<br />
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<b>Yellow Group</b> was dominated by 19c Malcolm Ngatai and 79p Kerry Humphrey, both picking up a win and a second place in heats 1 and 2, while 591p Wayne Hemi was spun early in heat 2 spending the whole race trying to regain lost ground. 127p Ethan Rees right rear suspension gave way in this heat ending his hopes and 31p Andy McCabe lost 7 places on the last lap after a tangle with 351r Paul Vazey. 186n Jared Gray tangled with 46w Alan Levien both spinning which would ultimate cost them a qualifying place. Heat 3 and Hemi from grid 2 would need a win to ensure a finals night appearance and thats exactly what he did. 3nz Graeme Barr would be spun and then suffered a flat right rear meaning his only hopes lay in the repecharge. Nelson's Jared Gray and 17p Kenley Brown would tie for 6th place overall requiring a runoff that was spectacular to say the least. Brown taking a sensational win after Gray went airborne.<br />
<i><b>Qualifiers:</b> 19c Ngatai, 79p Humphrey, 591p Hemi, 351r Vazey, 85n McKenzie, 17p Brown</i><br />
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<b>Blue Group</b> 57p Dave Tarrant picked up a great first up win but the rest of his night would not follow suit, red lights for 95n Alex Hill and 42s Shane Hurley finished their chances. Jordan Dare, Murray Long and 45r Nick Vallance all picked up great points. Heat 2 and 59p Stephen Penn almost had 471p Benji Sneedon on his roof in the turn two crush, while 81w Grant Littlewoods great run in heat 1 counted for nought spun by 67p Richard Hart. Another local, 22w Richard Gaskin just couldn't get the set up right and struggled all race. 118r Bryce Steiner was spun and dragged the length of the front straight dropping him down to an 8th place finish. 88p Jack Miers looked the goods only passed by 2nz Dare who took the win. Going into heat three Dare, Miers, 71p Shane Mellsop, Vallance and 96b Murray Long looked good for qualifying while Steiner and 52p Scott Joblin were tied for the last spot. 88p Miers was first to fall, on a red light for 471p Sneddon, gearbox issues forced Miers to the infield. 48n Nicholls won easily, clearing out from the rest of the field while 67p Hart assured himself a place coming home second ahead of Vallance and 46b Quinn Ryan. Long's chances evaporated unable to pass 2nz Dare for most of the race.<br />
<i><b>Qualifiers:</b> 45r Vallance, 2nzp Dare, 48n Nicholls, 71p Mellsop, 118r Steiner, 67p Hart</i><br />
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<b>White Group</b> 73w Karl Ross took a great win in heat one while a few drivers nights ended pretty much here, 23r Lance Ashton didn't reappear and 119m Kerry Remnant who ended up on the bonnet of 68p Alec Wilson with only a lap to go. 95r Tony Fabish looked sluggish while 15r Steve Pribicevich and 622w Tony Barrow both retired on the red light. 58p Peter Bengston and 16b Steve Jude rounded out the top 3. Heat 2 and Chad Ace took the lead immediately from grid 6 start, but a spin for Jude and 135r Scott Hewson held up by a spinning Tony Barrow dropped them well back. 38m Ross Ashby retired to the infield. 10p Rees and 53p Keven Roberts tangle with a panel flying off the front of Roberts tank activating the red lights. 73w Ross had a flat right rear tyre costing him a lot of places. Ace, Rees and 62p Adam Joblin top three, while Fabish and 9b Adam Groome also scored good points. By heat three Rees was leading the group points ahead of Bengston, Ace, Groome and Jude, while 8p Scott Miers, 62p Joblin and 135r Hewson were all tied for the last spot. A lap one spin for Joblin ended his hopes while 5s Nik Kiser gave Chad Ace a scare putting him into the wall in turn 4. Ashby and Ross finished in 5th and 6th place but not enough points to qualify. 8p Miers took the heat 3 win ahead of Fabish, Rees and Benston. An 8th place finish got Hewson enough points for a runoff with club mate Fabish and Jude. Jude the unlucky one not to qualify.<br />
<i><b>Qualifiers: </b>10p Rees, 58p Benston, 8p Miers, 4p Ace, 95r Fabish, 135r Hewson</i><br />
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<b>Red Group</b> 29a Scott Tennant lead from the start for an impressive heat one win while a pile up in turn 4 would involve 72p Simon Joblin, 52w Paul Fairbrother, 126p Asher Rees and 10n Alex Bright. Rees wheel guard gets him sent infield. 34p Rebecca Barr towed to the grass also on the red. Within two laps 8 cars had retired. 72p Joblin sustained a flat left rear tyre and 46n Blair Cunningham had a guard jammed against the wheel ending both drivers chances. 89w Dale Robertson, 282s Phil Ogle and 95p Clive Elliot followed Tennant across the line. Heat two Elliot, Bright and 75s Carl Shearer tangled in turn one leaving Elliot facing the wall for a lap, Asher Rees took over the lead by lap 4 and held on for maximum points after his dnf in heat 1. Turn 4 dramas for Barr and 18n Shane Harwood drop them down the running order, while Bright retired. Elliot spun 282s Ogle. Tennant picks up second ahead of 98p Humphries and 39s Michel Willemsen. Joblins 8th place finish not helping his chances of qualifying. Heat 3 and the leading drivers were Tennant, Willemsen, Robertson, 87b Stanaway, 99n Trevor Lineham and 282s Ogle. It turned into a massive flag race with Asher Rees leading Simon Joblin for the majority, spins were basically the difference between who would get through or not and Robertson, Humphries, Lineham all facing the wrong way at some point. 72p Joblin hit the wall in turn 4 dropping valuable points. Rees picking up his second win but narrowly misses qualifying while Lineham also dropped out of the top six.<br />
<i><b>Qualifiers:</b> 29a Tennant, 87b Stanaway, 89w Robertson, 282s Ogle, 18n Harwood, 39s Willemsen</i><br />
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Qualifying done for 24 of the places with two repechages to follow on Finals night for the last two. Biggest shock for me was no Joblin cars making it to the final which is pretty unusual, and also how well some of the newbies to this title did, four debut drivers qualifying with Scott Tennant and Nick Vallance both winning their groups, while Richard Hart and Kenley Brown both did exceptionally well to qualify. As we have seen with so many championships, Palmerston North cars were leading the qualifiers, while Rotorua and Nelson both had decent numbers too. Red group was the only one not to have any P registered cars get through. The run-off between 186n Jared Gray and 17p Kenley Brown will go down as probably the most memorable moment of the night.<br />
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<b><i>Finals night review coming...</i></b>Gregobrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191593809354618250noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13324926.post-6909266237759744162015-01-01T15:37:00.000+13:002015-01-01T15:37:27.448+13:00North Island Stockcar Title, Finals Night<a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/gregobro/media/gregobro005/1513r_zpsc2a1a27d.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 1513r_zpsc2a1a27d.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/gregobro/gregobro005/1513r_zpsc2a1a27d.jpg" /></a><br />
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<b>North Island Stockcar Title</b><br />
<b>Dec 28-29, Paradise Valley Raceway, Rotorua</b><br />
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Night two started with a repecharge, and I do like me a repecharge! I think its the desperation to qualify, last chance aspect and usually all caution is abandoned and this one didn't disappoint. 99p Ron Tye and 651a Troy Power grabbed the early lead while 464r Mark Willis became our first rollover of the weekend put up the wall by the pit gate. On the red light you could see 47m Keegan Orr had moved up to 6th place in just over a lap and was looking good for one of the two precious qualifying places. 82r Darcy Meurant took over the lead and as the tank of Tye seemed to be losing positions he decided to take Power out in a dive at the wall ending both their chances. 79s Shane Hurliman now had the lead ahead of 32p George Frear and Meurant but the Rotorua driver was able to make the pass on Frear to secure the last qualifying spot.<br />
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<b>Finals</b><br />
<b>Heat 1</b><br />
Only seconds into the race and one of the big chances had retired, 81r Damian Orr slowly drifting to the infield. One of the other outstanding drivers of night one, 218h Aaron Alderton was spun in the big turn 1 push but he could count himself lucky not to be caught up in the pile up in turn 3 and 4 that would ultimately end Scott Fredrickson's night with the roll cage sustaining damage from the 52r of Mike Herbert. 93r Brent Stewart was able to avoid all the carnage and maximise his grid 3 start taking the lead from 513r Callum Flavell and 74r Mike Hohneck. 422r Blair Ashton retired with damage to the front end from the earlier pile up while Fredrikson was still racing albeit with panels on the car flapping. 52r Herbert had a flat right front tyre while Alderton was once again spun on the start finish line. 92g Brett Lloyd was left in the wall on turn 2 before retiring with overheating problems and 32s Mark Duthie also had tyre problems crashing into the wall in turn 4. 53p Todd O'Donnell and 67w Kane Hargreaves were having a good battle before Hargreaves spun in turn two, the car stationery on the last lap losing points. Ryan Hunt moved up to second ahead of Flavell while 13r Beazley up from grid 21 to 4th and 15p Miers rounded out the top five in a great first race with plenty of niggle. Apart from Baypark's Hunt, a complete Rotorua and Palmy top 10 finishers...<br />
<b><i>Top 10: 93r, 29m, 513r, 13r, 15p, 17p, 74r, 34p, 53p, 8r</i></b><br />
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<b>Heat 2</b><br />
92g Brett Lloyd and 8r Scott Fredrickson were both out for the rest of the night. Alderton's bad night continued blowing the clutch at the start and retiring early. 517s Mark Woods car was steaming before the green flag and he retired by about lap 4. 79s Hurliman took the early lead from Orr, Hunt, Beazley and 34p Rob Mason. Defending champ Miers pulled to the infield early while Hunt had a moment going over the front of Hurliman's car. The Stratford driver then tangled with 53p O'Donnell before taking 82r Meurant up the wall and over by the pit gate bringing on the reds. At the same time 55r Les Holland rolled over in turn 2. A wheel off the 79s bounced across the track causing mayhem for the following drivers. Orr lead Beazley and Mason on the red light but it was all about to change as Beazley punctured, and Ryan Hunt passed Orr, Orr decided to slow and cause some damage. Flavell and Hollyman both had spins in turn 2 and another red light to remove the Ashton car. Orr then focussed on 357p Aaron Iremonger putting in a great hit in turn 4 before 29m Hunt who had lost a tyre was bouncing off the walls to finish the race Orr getting a solid shot before the finish line meaning a lot of work to fix the car for heat 3. Hunt had dropped down to 7th place after leading the race. 34p Rob Mason taking a great win ahead of 17p Shane Simpson who now lead on overall points and 72s Bevan Phillips who had quietly managed to rack up 43 points in in top 5 contention.<br />
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<b>Heat 3</b><br />
After two heats we had a top six of 17p Shane Simpson (50 points), 34p Rob Mason and 29m Ryan Hunt (49), 513r Callum Flavell (47), Bevan Phillips (43) and 93r Brent Stewart (40). Without the usual majority of Palmy cars it was going to be interesting to see if Simpson and Mason had much support, the crew of Ryan Hunt did an amazing job to get the car out for heat 3 and a couple of Rotorua cars, Meurant and Hohneck appeared without wings on the car signalling their intentions. From the get go this was a great final, Orr sat on the brakes, holding up Simpson and Hargreaves while Iremonger took the lead ahead of 14b Palmer, 13r Beazley and 29m Hunt. Hargreaves landed the first big blow and it was a surprise taking on 17p Simpson and putting him up the wall, 68r Spanheke also involved bringing on reds. Hargreaves then attacked 53p O'Donnell before Orr spun the Palmy driver and then blocked 34p Mason. Meurant took on Miers while Hohneck put a huge hit on 53p. Hohneck then attacked Mason in turns 1 & 2. 72s Phillips was having a dream run by this stage until a flat right front ended his hopes. Orr had began chasing Iremonger and Hunt closing with each lap. Red lights for 14b Palmer and a recap of standings had Hunt 5 points ahead of Flavell with Spanheke and Beazley tied on points also. Another red for a stalled Phillips with 5 laps to go and both Iremonger and Hunt tangled and speared off on to the infield losing plenty of placings. Beazley's luck ran out with a flat tyre and 68r Keith Spanheke took the win ahead of Flavell, Iremonger and Mike Herbert. 513r Flavell had taken the title ahead of 29m Hunt and Spanheke getting the last podium spot in 3rd.<br />
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A great race and a real step up in action from the night before. A special mention to the commentary team of Paul Hickey and Mintie Mead who kept the points and info coming - specially Mintie with the pit walks and updates on damage which really helps set a great atmosphere and anticipation for the final. No Palmy cars on the podium, its been a while and what an effort by Ryan Hunt repping for Baypark - an incredible achievement with little support on track but obviously a great crew backing up. Another great event by the team at Paradise Valley, one of the few tracks that you can honestly say deliver the goods every time I go there.<br />
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<b><i>Top 10: 513r, 29m, 68r, 93r, 357p, 32r, 13r, 32w, 53p, 17p</i></b><br />
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<b>North Island Stockcar Title</b><br />
<b>Dec 28-29, Paradise Valley Raceway, Rotorua</b><br />
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The first leg of my speedway holiday was a stop at Paradise Valley in Rotorua for the North Island Stockcar title. The weather looked threatening but nothing eventuated thankfully. The pits were full with nearly 90 cars, the track was looking great and although the crowd was less than I thought would be in attendance for both nights, a fairly tame qualifying night was followed by an action packed finals night and a surprise winner.<br />
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<b>Qualifying Night </b><br />
<b>Green Group</b><br />
<b>Heat 1</b><br />
74b Tony Palmer was first to taste the concrete in turn 3 before retiring while spins for 777p Scott Penn aided by 616h Cody Webster and 9r Malcolm Gray helped by 76p Cameron Renwick had cars in all directions. 94m Caitlin Hayward suffered a flat left front tyre losing loads of places. 218h Aaron Alderton lead for most of the race only having to deal with 78r Tony Savage who blocked him. Alderton spinning him in front of the chasing pack which caused some mayhem. 32p George Frear making the biggest impression in the race moving from 21st to 7th by race end.<br />
<b>Heat 2</b><br />
A big pile up on the back straight brought on the reds to remove 777p Penn left on the turn 2 wall. Dale Stewart had the early lead from 11r Beau Thompson, before a marauding 67w Kane Hargreaves pushed Thompson and 4h Josh Humble out of his way as he marched to the front in a dominating win. Flat tyre for Palmer ended his slim chances of qualifying while an expensive spin for 95r Dale Stewart dropping him down the order. Two more red lights for a wheel guard on 11r and 78r Savage not retiring on the green. 99p Ron Tye slowed towards the end of the race with a problem. Aaron Alderton and 8r Scott Fredrickson finishing behind Hargreaves picking up good points.<br />
<b>Heat 3</b><br />
16 cars fronted and once again Kane Hargreaves would pick up a fairly easy win, the lack of 'heat 3' action was a bit of a worry but most of the leading players made it through fairly much untouched with the stirrers turn on each other instead. 72s Bevan Phillips lead early on ahead of 67w and 92g Brett Lloyd, while 18m Joseph Carter hooked up on 141k Matt Nilsson. 9r Malcolm Gray and 4h Josh Humble took to each other before Humble had a go at 32p Frear. Brett Lloyd almost got caught up in the battle between Webster and Nilsson.<br />
<i><b>Qualifiers: </b>67w Hargreaves, 8r Fredrikson, 92g Lloyd, 218h Alderton, 72s Phillips and 52r Herbert</i><br />
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<b>Red Group</b><br />
<b>Heat 1</b><br />
79s Shane Hurliman repeated Tony Palmer's crash into turn 3 for red group's first heat in identical fashion on the still slippery track. 651a Troy Power lead early before 357p Aaron Iremonger took over and cruised to a fairly easy win in a tame race. 21b Joshua Swannell had needed the 3 minute bell before the race started and whatever gearbox issue he had it reappeared during the race dropping him well back. 88m Ryan Decke spun dropping him back to mid pack while a loud backfire from 44h Anthony McNeill looked to end his race although he rejoined and still picked up good points. 68r Keith Spanheke cruised home in second.<br />
<b>Heat 2</b><br />
16b Scott McEwen needed the 3 min bell this time. 88m Decke was spun in front of the entire pack on the back straight before Iremonger once again took the lead. In a busy race for Decke he spun 13h Jamie Symons before driving over the front of the car bringing on reds for debris. 34p Rob Mason's car was sounding ill but managed to continue before Decke was caught up in the battle between Troy Power and Ant McNeill. 72r David Rumney making up huge ground after a flat tyre in heat one cost him, grid 19 up to a 5th place finish.<br />
<b>Heat 3</b><br />
18r Jayden Steiner lead early and in what can only be described as a 'red mist' moment had a crack at 88m Ryan Decke while leading and being in a qualifying position, he would end up being in a runoff for a finals berth. 34p Rob Mason ended Rumneys hopes of qualifying while 44h McNeill lost a wheel and Troy Power lost all steering just laps from the finish bouncing his way around the track to finish. Mason, Spanheke and Iremonger taking the big points. A run off between 115b Grant Hollyman, 18r Steiner and 651a Power turned out to be the race of the night as both Power and Steiner took to each other while leading, the seas parted and Hollyman drove through from a distant third place to claim a place in the finals!<br />
<i><b>Qualifiers:</b> 357p Iremonger, 68r Spanheke, 34p Mason, 55r Holland, 32w Clifton, 115b Hollyman</i><br />
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<b>Blue Group</b><br />
<b>Heat 1</b><br />
One of the favourites for the title, Damian Orr lead from start to finish in an ominous first up display. Like the other groups, heat one had plenty of spins and unintentional hits, 51m Stewart Turnbull really struggling with his set up. Defending champ 15p Rob Miers slowly made his way from the rear of field start to finish in 5th without too much fanfare. 25r Scott Vireboom one of the only cars not to finish heat one.<br />
<b>Heat 2</b><br />
32r Nick Johnston needed the 3min bell to fix a gear selector problem while 517s Mark Woods car was steaming up waiting for the green lights. 29r Terrence Peri-Woods required the red lights after a hard backwards hit into the turn 3 wall. 15p Miers had already moved up to 2nd after on 1 lap behind 13r Grendon Beazley who would eventually take the win. 18p Luke Healey was spun by Orr while 422r Ashton did the same to 95m Shane Morgan. 28h Craig Miller was fed into the wall damaging his bumper big time. Beazley and Orr finishing top in this race.<br />
<b>Heat 3</b><br />
71a Geoff Cook was spun in front of the pack on the hairy turn 1 and 2 big push that Rotorua is famous for, sending cars in all directions, 61r Ricky Yorke unable to refire bringing on reds. 14b Jemma Palmer leading Miers, Johnston and 91a Paul Chatfield at this point. 75r Cameron Narby decided to have a go at a few cars and Rob Miers was able to push his way passed, 53p Todd O'Donnell also receiving some attention from Narby. Miers reeled in Palmer and passed her for the win, and expensive flat tyre for Chatfield dropped him back several places costing him a finals berth.<br />
<i><b>Qualifiers:</b> 81r Orr, 15p Miers, 13r Beazley, 422r Ashton, 53p O'Donnell, 517s Woods.</i><br />
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<b>Yellow Group</b><br />
<b>Heat 1</b><br />
7r Pihi Wikaira didn't make the start and was out for the night. 17p Shane Simpson lead out early while 513r Callum Flavell was spun by the pack on the first corner spending the rest of the race making up places for a 9th place finish. 555r Daniel Holland retired early while 84s Hayden Barker moved to the front of the field in the tank. 73r Andre Rumney and 82r Darcy Meurant both had flat tyres while 93r Brent Stewart was fed into the wall on turn four, and stuck for a lap or two before rejoining. 47m Keegan Orr managed to pass 17p Simpson for second place and 29m Ryan Hunt picked up 4th.<br />
<b>Heat 2</b><br />
Winner of race 1 Barker blew his clutch lining up for heat two and was out for the night. 669p Brendon Tye was almost put up the wall in turn 4, while 93r Stewart took the early lead. 8h Larry Henderson retired with a jammed accelerator. 15b Micheal Smith put a huge shot on 10a Chanelle Gordon in turn 2 while 17p Simpson was already up to 4th by lap 4. 981r Gray spun on the last lap while 91w Lane sat in 5th. 32s Mark Duthie had made up good ground in both heats quietly picking up a good haul of points. Ryan Hunt taking the heat 2 win.<br />
<b>Heat 3</b><br />
Keegan Orr's chances were gone pretty quick, caught up in 555r Hollands spin of 15b Smith and then damaged to his car causing him to retire early. 91w Lane was also off early, the car never really looking right all night. 96p Michael Zillwood took Holland out big time in turn 4 bringing on the reds. 93r Stewart, Hunt and Flavell leading at this stage and thats how they would finish, all qualifying.<br />
<i><b>Qualifiers:</b> 29m Hunt, 32s Duthie, 513r Flavell, 93r Stewart, 74r Hohneck, 17p Simpson</i><br />
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