hawkeyenz 38 Posted January 6, 2012 Quite enjoyed the meeting. 50+ races. Not too much passing in the International series. Bunjan passed Tregoning in the first heat and battled his way through to second in the final. Tregoning and Aldridge were the best of the Kiwis. If they gated then the Internationals found it hard to pass them. Tregonings fall in his last heat cost him a place in the final. I guess the disapointing thing for me was the lack of improvement from last year in any of the locals who rode. There is still no-one apart from perhaps Tregoning able to mix it at Premier League level. The sidecars were entertaining and their were a few promising looking guys in the support events. There was one lad from Invergargill that got a start in the C Final and was competitive until he fell while second. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thehammer 74 Posted January 7, 2012 I guess the disapointing thing for me was the lack of improvement from last year in any of the locals who rode. There is still no-one apart from perhaps Tregoning able to mix it at Premier League level. I would add Andrew Aldridge into that too, he is certainly quick enough, the big difference in class between the 'Internationals' and the Kiwi's was the commitment into the corners to pass. The Kiwi's seemed a little too hesitant and as such backed off the throttle where as the Internationals forced their way through and wouldn't back off. Anthony Knowles is a rider for a couple of years that has gradually progressed, but yesterday was probably the worst meeting I've seen him ride at Moore Park for a while... possibly a slightly slicker track, or the awe of the other riders, but on his day he can certainly be a spoiler. Sean Mason and Bradley Wilson-Dean also certainly put in a lot of effort and didn't give up, but bar Aldridge and Tregoning the Internationals were certainly a different class. The sidecars were entertaining and their were a few promising looking guys in the support events. There was one lad from Invergargill that got a start in the C Final and was competitive until he fell while second. Jack McRae was the guy that came up from the support class to the C Final.... he definately looked smooth on the bike... did try a cheeky one to stay in the re-run after Knowles wiped out Daniel McKinlay as he wasn't under power and was making his way to the infield, but he seemed to know he should be out of the re-run when he was informed and just laughed it off. Results: A Final: 1. Jesper Kristiansen 2. Jason Bunyan 3. Hynek Stichauer 4. Chris Mills 5. Andrew Aldridge B Final: 1. Chris Mills 2. Grant Tregoning 3. Ritchie Hawkins 4. Daniel McKinlay 5. Dale Finch (fell) C Final: 1. Daniel McKinlay 2. Sean Mason Fell (not under power at time of stoppage) - Jack McRae Excluded (for wiping out McKinlay) - Anthony Knowles DNS - Bradley Wilson-Dean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi 49 Posted January 9, 2012 Results from Ruapuna 7 Jan Heat 1 Bunyan 3, Tregoning 2, Blackett DNF, Kristiansen Ex Tapes Heat 2 Aldridge 3, Hawkins 2, Finch 1, Wilson-Dean DNF Heat 3 Mills 3, Stichauer 2, Mason 1, Knowles 0 Heat 4 Mills 3, Tregoning 2, Wilson-Dean 1, Stichauer 0 Heat 5 Aldridge 3, Knowles 2, Kristiansen 1, Hawkins 0 Heat 6 Bunyan 3, Finch 2, Mason 1, Blackett 0 Heat 7 Kristiansen 3, Mills 2, Tregoning 1, Hawkins 0 Heat 8 Knowles 3, Aldridge 2, Wilson-Dean 1, Bunyan F Heat 9 Mason 3, Finch 2, Stichauer 1, Blackett 0 Solo C Final 1st Stichauer , Hawkins EF, Jemmett DNF Solo B Final 1st Finch , 2nd Tregoning , 3rd Stichauer , 4th Knowles , 5th Kristiansen Solo A Final 1st Bunyan, 2nd Mason, 3rd Mills, 4th Aldridge, Finch DNF https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elf-Sunday-News-International-Speedway-Series-2012/202324549852897 News and photos on facebook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi 49 Posted January 9, 2012 https://www.facebook...202324549852897 News and 400 photos on facebook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigFatDave 258 Posted January 15, 2012 A bit of bad news from the Shaky Isles - http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/6259779/Serious-crash-at-Auckland-speedway - with Andrew Aldridge and Chris Mills both taken to hospital after a crash at Auckland's Rosebank Speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryn 413 Posted January 15, 2012 A bit of bad news from the Shaky Isles - http://www.stuff.co....ckland-speedway - with Andrew Aldridge and Chris Mills both taken to hospital after a crash at Auckland's Rosebank Speedway. Hope both are okay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi 49 Posted January 15, 2012 Hope both are okay. report isn't quite correct, apart from both taken to hospital, should have more details today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Skid 431 Posted January 18, 2012 The international riders are running a training day at Waikaraka Park Speedway on Saturday 28th January ... 1pm til 6pm... with technical help and training offered, from bike preparation, engine and clutch management to getting out of the gate.... price is $20 please call 0212661825 if you are keen to attend... Now, that's value for money. £10!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thehammer 74 Posted January 21, 2012 Just found the races from last week at Rosebank on Youtube.... races 1-7 http://youtu.be/5xIXTKOXRlE races 8-15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigFatDave 258 Posted January 21, 2012 report isn't quite correct, apart from both taken to hospital, should have more details today. Any updates yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thehammer 74 Posted January 21, 2012 On the Moore Park Facebook page "Ryan Moss just been talking to andy and his surgery went great they took a bone graft from his hip and he feeling pretty good and thinking all the positive which is great" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyguy 20 Posted January 21, 2012 Top 5 from the 1st Elf / Sunday News International Speedway Series 2012 Meeting from Moore Park: 1st Jesper Kristiansen 2nd Jason Bunyan 3rd Hynek Stichauer 4th Chris Mills 5th Andrew Aldridge Did the solo meetings ever take place at Waikaraka Park? Were set for January 14 and January 21? Nothing on the track's website. Also the one set for Napier was called off - because it clashed with the restaging of the NZ Stockl Car Championship at Gisborne. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi 49 Posted January 21, 2012 Did the solo meetings ever take place at Waikaraka Park? Were set for January 14 and January 21? Nothing on the track's website. Also the one set for Napier was called off - because it clashed with the restaging of the NZ Stockl Car Championship at Gisborne. Yes Ritchie Hawkins won both meetings, there's one next weekend too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thehammer 74 Posted January 21, 2012 Not sure on the result but there are pictures on facebook http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.225181054233913.54758.202324549852897&type=1 so I'm guessing it happened Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyguy 20 Posted January 21, 2012 Yes Ritchie Hawkins won both meetings, there's one next weekend too. Any chance of fuller details please? The Waikaraka Park site just refuses to show recent results. Many thanks - if that's possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
