[NZV808R3] Taupo

Guss · 16 Jan 2008, 08:40 (Ref:2107111)

I'll try to post some results and news here

Radisich never raced here before

wechy · 16 Jan 2008, 09:49 (Ref:2107147)

Shaun Turton`s 1st race in level 1 NZV8`s!
Big step up from the Mini`s! Good luck

NAC · 16 Jan 2008, 11:17 (Ref:2107202)

On ya Guss for starting the thread, here are a few links to keep an eye on

www.nzv8s.co.nz is slow with news though

http://www.mylaps.com/ for results, generally loaded about an hour after the race. Sorry i dont know of anywhere with live timing

http://www.nzmotorsport.co.nz/content/home.cfm many articles found here

http://www.motorsport.org.nz/News/news.htm

All practice sessions are Thursday (all classes apart from A1GP) so would be worth checking mylaps then. Qualifying Friday

I will be trackside and if your lucky i might take the laptop and post a few updates & pics at night

Mods can we change the title to read NZV8 Taupo Thread (and of cause you code for you put for a race thread Ta

NAC

**Woolley** · 16 Jan 2008, 21:29 (Ref:2107567)

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Mods can we change the title to read NZV8 Taupo Thread (and of cause you code for you put for a race thread Ta

NAC

Done, hope I got the code right!

NAC · 17 Jan 2008, 05:42 (Ref:2107766)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

Done, hope I got the code right!

Code looks fine thanks Woolley.

Word from the track is Practice got delayed buy an hour (that was at 3pm anyway) because of track issues. Mini's, F Ford, GT3 and Production all managed to get in their practice with only TRS & NZV8 on hold.

I believe it was breaking up in places. From memory that also happened at last year's round.

NewsStalker · 17 Jan 2008, 06:49 (Ref:2107787)

Wasn't there some concern about the track because of the recent Mag 6.8 earthquake? I recall seeing a PR email about A1 being cleared, but wondering if this is what this years track break up is stemming from?

NAC · 17 Jan 2008, 06:55 (Ref:2107790)

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Originally Posted by NewsStalker

Wasn't there some concern about the track because of the recent Mag 6.8 earthquake? I recall seeing a PR email about A1 being cleared, but wondering if this is what this years track break up is stemming from?

Not sure, will hopefully find out tomorrow. I did ask if it was the new turn 12 but was told it was elsewhere.

I believe last years issues were something to do with a mismatch of components between the track surface and the A1 tire compound (well that was what i was told)

NewsStalker · 17 Jan 2008, 07:49 (Ref:2107806)

This was part of the release sent out on Jan 2 by Taupo Motorsport Parl MD, Dave Steele:

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Taupo Motorsport Park management will check their circuit carefully to ensure it hasn't been affected by the brace of earthquakes to hit Taupo in the last week.

An initial earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale was recorded at a depth of 120km near Taupo last Thursday, followed on Saturday by a jolt measuring 5.6 at a depth of 80km.

Taupo Motorsport Park managing director David Steele said the depth of the earthquakes should have prevented any damage, but the track is still being carefully scrutinised ahead of the A1GP Taupo between 18-20 January.

"When we said we were ready to rumble for the A1GP, we didn't mean for the earth to move like it has," Steele said.

"We've given the track a decent once over ahead of this weekend's Taupo Car Club national race meeting and we'll continue to keep an eye on it as well as check all our temporary structures during the next week."

Guss · 17 Jan 2008, 07:49 (Ref:2107807)

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Originally Posted by Guss

I'll try to post some results and news here

Radisich never raced here before

Havent been able to find any news yet, if anybody has, plz post

NAC · 17 Jan 2008, 08:46 (Ref:2107835)

P1

Scooter
Jonny Mac
Manuell
Booth
Edgell
Perkins
Fogg
Pedersen M
Fawcet
McLean

http://www.mylaps.com/results/newResults.jsp?id=718152

Snuggles · 17 Jan 2008, 09:30 (Ref:2107858)

Where is David Besnard? There is no mention of him in the practice times.

NAC · 17 Jan 2008, 09:39 (Ref:2107863)

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Where is David Besnard? There is no mention of him in the practice times.

Good point Snuggles. Car #48 not shown. Dont know ??????

The other thing notable is the Rat down in 13th, he has not driven on this curcit before

Snuggles · 17 Jan 2008, 10:11 (Ref:2107888)

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The other thing notable is the Rat down in 13th, he has not driven on this curcit before

This may be a championship defining round for the Rat. With no more practise sessions left, he has a tough road ahead of him to qualify well, and he could lose quite a lot of ground on the championship top three for this round. But then again the Rat has got talent and a lot of determination, and he may come out with all guns blazing tomorrow.

If Kayne goes to TKR this season, then he won't be driving the final champioship round at Teretonga, as it looks like there is a clash of dates with Eastern Creek V8SC Round 2 (7-9 March). So Kayne will have to try and get a good points buffer over the next three rounds, otherwise it looks like the championship will be between Johnnie Mac and Angus Fogg.

It's strange that David Besnard is not mentioned as I thought he would competitive here considering it's the team's home track.

It's going to be interesting to see how qualifying goes tomorrow!

V8's rule · 17 Jan 2008, 10:45 (Ref:2107912)

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Originally Posted by Snuggles

This may be a championship defining round for the Rat. With no more practise sessions left, he has a tough road ahead of him to qualify well, and he could lose quite a lot of ground on the championship top three for this round. But then again the Rat has got talent and a lot of determination, and he may come out with all guns blazing tomorrow.

If Kayne goes to TKR this season, then he won't be driving the final champioship round at Teretonga, as it looks like there is a clash of dates with Eastern Creek V8SC Round 2 (7-9 March). So Kayne will have to try and get a good points buffer over the next three rounds, otherwise it looks like the championship will be between Johnnie Mac and Angus Fogg.

It's strange that David Besnard is not mentioned as I thought he would competitive here considering it's the team's home track.

It's going to be interesting to see how qualifying goes tomorrow!

Snuggles..........If Scooter does get the nod for the TKR car..........He will miss the Eastern Creek round of the Championship due to his contractual obligations with MPM in the NZV8 series........Mr Johns is well aware of this, and a contingency plan has been agreed, that will see the enduro nominee at the wheel of the TKR car at that round....... Scott will drive both the NZV8 Falcon and the TKR Ford at his home town race, around the streets of Hamilton.

As for David Bernard's........DNS today........His team, SCG, were badly let down by their new engine builder who did not get either of the teams 2 engines finished in time for todays practice session........Team mate John Penney was in the same boat..........Needless to say Bezzie was not impressed!

Cameron McLean was 9th fastest...........While Luke Youlden ended up 15th fastest.......Just over 2 second slower than Scooter.

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Guss · 18 Jan 2008, 07:32 (Ref:2108542)

todays qualifing

1 Booth
2 Scott
3 McIntyre
4 Paul Manuell
5 Paul Pedersen
6 Tim Edgell
7 Paul Radisich - Carby problems apparently
8 Dean Perkins
9 Mark Pedersen
10 Andrew Fawcet

peckstar · 18 Jan 2008, 07:53 (Ref:2108549)

Andrew Porter in car 111. any relation to another porter who drove car 111

BlueBlood · 18 Jan 2008, 08:22 (Ref:2108556)

I think he is Marks cousin from memory peckstar.
Running the number in rememberance of Mark.

Chappelli · 18 Jan 2008, 08:23 (Ref:2108557)

Brothers.

peckstar · 18 Jan 2008, 08:46 (Ref:2108565)

Brothers it is. thanks

should have just wiki'ed it

It creates sad feelings in me

NAC · 18 Jan 2008, 11:19 (Ref:2108647)

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Brothers it is. thanks

should have just wiki'ed it

It creates sad feelings in me

Picks of the day

Captions please

sizzle · 18 Jan 2008, 14:44 (Ref:2108820)

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Originally Posted by NAC

I take it from that pic that Besnard is still minus engine?

BlueBlood · 18 Jan 2008, 21:52 (Ref:2109074)

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Originally Posted by sizzle

I take it from that pic that Besnard is still minus engine?

The engines for bezzy's and penny's cars arrived late and the teams had both installed by the time qualifiying started yesterday.
A small installation mistake meant that the bezzy car was not able to take to the track.

He should be on track today, and he was quite looking forward to it. The penny car qualified better than normal, so he was hoping to carve his way through the field.

Guss · 19 Jan 2008, 07:58 (Ref:2109233)

Saturday Race
1. McIntyre
2. Scott
3. Radisich
4. Fogg
5. Booth
6. Paul Pedersen
7. Manuell
8. Mark Pedersen
9. Dean Perkins
10. Clark Proctor

BlueBlood · 19 Jan 2008, 08:16 (Ref:2109235)

Besnard made the start, but failed to finish. Set 4th fastest lap in his short 5 laps on the track.

Guss · 19 Jan 2008, 08:41 (Ref:2109240)

The drivers fastest lap times in R1 will determine tomorrows starting position

Pole for tomorrow - McIntyre
2. Scott
3 Booth
4 Besnard
5 Fogg
6 Radisich
7 Manuell
8 Paul Pedersen
9 Proctor
10 Mark Pedersen

Good idea, fastest lap times

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