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I was on the Manfield Board when the Jetsprint track was built and subsequently filled-in a few (3?) years later. You must have read the board minutes as you have summerised the reasons well; but left out the main one. It never made any money. |
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Hi Ray, Nope - I just grilled Smoothy to expand what I'd heard over the years. He'd probably grilled Julian H at some point in the past. Heck, was it only there for 3 years? Any idea how long the rallycross track was there? |
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3 Mar 2015, 07:20 (Ref:3511029) | #78 | |
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Appreciate the information.
These ideas being bounced around are great, but I have to wonder, do kart tracks make any money? From what I have seen, it appears they are just barely ticking along also, so the idea of incorporating a kart track into a car track surely wouldn't be a solution and would actually call for more financial outlay up front. |
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3 Mar 2015, 08:16 (Ref:3511043) | #79 | ||
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So maybe there is an opportunity to help expand the circuits off track use, certainly Tony Quinn believes there is and a kart track modeled on his successful Cromwell model was definitely part of TQ's plans for the circuit if his offer had been excepted. |
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3 Mar 2015, 08:47 (Ref:3511054) | #80 | |
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Where to now for Taupo Circuit?
http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/03/03/...er-taupo-snub/ |
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3 Mar 2015, 09:45 (Ref:3511074) | #81 | ||
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yes, his input would have improved the track facilities, but at what cost to current users ? bear in mind, he didn't create Highlands, he merely "fast-tracked" it's completion. |
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3 Mar 2015, 18:43 (Ref:3511265) | #84 | ||
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Kiwi classes are not rushing back to highlands because its to expensive |
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We know that it would be expensive for North island based teams to race there but is it also deemed expensive for South Island teams? High profile meetings naturally cost more to enter, even though 50 years ago, even class winners in UK National meetings, down to 3rd place got prize money - mind you, the crowds were large so income was up. I'm afraid that travel and accommodation costs, not to mention time off work, is always going to work against any track that is away from the main population centres. Although Taupo is bang in the middle of the North Island, it is still a disproportionate chunk of the annual racing budget for both Wellington and Auckland based drivers, even if is just one round of a six round series. If HD ever gets the second track finished, it effectively adds two more tracks to the possibilities so with Pukekohe still hanging on, four track layouts within an hour of Auckland and Hamilton makes Taupo in its present form, even less attractive for the budget conscious. We only leave Taupo in our own Series' now because drivers like an alternative to the existing Pukekohe and Hampton Downs tracks. It isn't in the calendar because they rave about driving there and being able to drop one or two rounds per season to leave just five points scoring rounds, means they don't have to attend. |
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20 -25 years ago we still got prize money in New Zealand, often down to 6th -10th place at some of the bigger meetings. Hell we even used to get prize money and normal South Island race meeting that were not part of a National series.
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3 Mar 2015, 20:30 (Ref:3511309) | #88 | |
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I think you might have to wind the clock back a bit further than 20-25 years Carl
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By the way Carl, the Ssangyong Racing Series pay's prizemoney all the way down to 10th place, the round winner walks away with a $1,000 cheque and we are thinking of increasing the prize money pool next season. Are you going to honour us with your presence this weekend? If so track me down and we can at least catch up for a natter or maybe a beer or two on Saturday at the clubrooms when the flag's have been put to bed for the night. |
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3 Mar 2015, 20:51 (Ref:3511316) | #90 | |
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What makes it expensive? Are we talking about race entry fees? Garaging? Local accommodation? Getting there? Or all of the above?
We know that it would be expensive for North island based teams to race there but is it also deemed expensive for South Island teams? Travel and accommodation etc is expensive whether it is north coming south or vice versa. Three classes that come to mind are SI endurance, TRS, NZST I'm sure there are more. As an indicator SI endurance is of course already SI based and TRS are in the SI doing other rounds. Does that answer your question. |
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3 Mar 2015, 21:18 (Ref:3511325) | #91 | ||
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Little bit before my time...that was the late 70's and about 3 years as well.
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Yeah a natter and a noggin would be good, just keep that Kirk Stoneman under control, he rung me a couple of weeks back to make a bar appointment. |
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3 Mar 2015, 23:52 (Ref:3511405) | #96 | |
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Have either of you bothered to go there, or are you just going on he said she said rumors?
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My info came from co-ordinators, competitors and officials who have been there. There was also a press release published as to the fee Highlands wanted to charge TRS to come back. I'm sorry I can not back up my info with signed written statements. |
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4 Mar 2015, 01:10 (Ref:3511430) | #98 | |
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Entry fees for the classic meeting just gone were $289, not including a marquee. I'd have thought that was fairly normal.
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6. WHAT DO YOU GET FOR YOUR ENTRY FEE Two Free event entry tickets Free practice Friday 13th February - morning Qualifying and a minimum of four “six lap” races – weather dependent Free nibbles for after race get together Friday and Sunday Night --- (purchase own drink) One free entry ticket to the Saturday night marquee prize giving/dine and dance function at which you will receive o Free souvenir commemorative glass o Free wine, beer and juice o Live band |
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