2012/2013 NZ summer series

[smokin'joe]

Originally Posted by FAS33

NZV8's are useless and can't make the numbers on the Grid, Just let the SuperTourers Run all Season and be the Number 1 Motorsport series in kiwi land. It the best form of racing going around (in NZ) theyre better looking too imo.

pretty hard to get a decent grid when the potential entries had put there resources into a different series, isn't it??

hard to deem them as 'better looking' when they are shod with the same panels

[Goat Boy]

Originally Posted by smokin'joe

pretty hard to get a decent grid when the potential entries had put there resources into a different series, isn't it??

And therein we have the problem, I guess if TMC had done their job properly in the first place then the split would never have happened. I'd be very interested to find out exactly what went on in that meeting...

[promax]

Originally Posted by on_to_it

Isn't the white one the Richards Toyota Camry?

yep

[promax]

Originally Posted by FAS33

NZV8's are useless and can't make the numbers on the Grid, Just let the SuperTourers Run all Season and be the Number 1 Motorsport series in kiwi land. It the best form of racing going around (in NZ) theyre better looking too imo.

st do run all season and they are the #1 nz motorsport series of all time ever!... apparently don't you read any of the posts in the nz threads

[Vanishing Point]

So do I hear Promax eating his words, or eating humble pie!

QUOTE=promax;3112934]so should we expect to see an official statement from MNZ tomorrow morning.. announcing the end of the NZV8 class? probably not cause you are the source of your own info and you made the whole thing up [/QUOTE]

[promax]

for what?

it's now Wednesday.. no plug has been pulled and new cars are still being built.

you better go run outside and have another chat with your talking street see if you can get a time or a date for this plug pulling or something

[Vanishing Point]

Originally Posted by promax

for what?

it's now Wednesday.. no plug has been pulled and new cars are still being built.

you better go run outside and have another chat with your talking street see if you can get a time or a date for this plug pulling or something

Ha ha!... Do you really think after today's press release the NZV8's will be on the grid in November.. dreaming Promax.

[promax]

Media Statement - MotorSport Promotions Ltd
Wednesday 1 August 2012

MotorSport Promotions Limited, the body charged with the running and management of the MSNZ Championship race series and summer series events has made significant changes, signalling a changing of the guard and a new approach for the company.

Following on from the appointment of new directors and the adoption of a new trading name, the company wishes to advise the resignations of Kerry Cooper and Martin Fine from the positions they previously held. Kerry and Martin will remain available to wrap up the last financial year and assist with the setup of the company for the coming season as required.

As the motorsport community is aware, the company requires some urgent action and this required the implementation of a new, interim, structure. Shareholder representatives have been advised of these changes in advance of this message.

An interim management team lead by David Dovey will take responsibility for the company's operations. The administration functions of the company will be contracted to MSNZ, supervised by Brian Budd. Amanda Tollemache assumes the role of Event Manager. Brian Lawrence will continue in his role of NZV8 Marketing and also extend this to series marketing.

There has been comment that change was not happening quickly enough, however some interim steps were required to establish the correct position and plot a way forward. There has been comment from some quarters that MSNZ should not be involved in the business. However, given the events of the past seasons and the current state of the company we require administrative and if necessary, some financial back up from MSNZ. MSNZ support will strengthen the company for the future and ensure security of the Gold Star titles.

The company faces a number of challenges, but the team now in place have a genuine commitment to ensure that MotorSport New Zealand's Championship Gold Star series remains positive and in good health.

John Fowke
Chairperson
MotorSport Promotions Ltd

so where is the series ending or plug being pulled part? if anything.. this is a postive press release. about bloody time!

[smokin'joe]

Originally Posted by Vanishing Point

Ha ha!... Do you really think after today's press release the NZV8's will be on the grid in November.. dreaming Promax.

rumour has it that Tullochs car will be on the grid earlier than that

[promax]

Originally Posted by smokin'joe

rumour has it that Tullochs car will be on the grid earlier than that

i'm waiting for him to post another link to an article about Nick Ross's car not being built. that was pretty funny

[FAS33]

Originally Posted by smokin'joe

pretty hard to get a decent grid when the potential entries had put there resources into a different series, isn't it??

hard to deem them as 'better looking' when they are shod with the same panels

So? who cares , nobody wants to join a povo version of the povo version of V8 Supercars. what I meant was the decals on them, and their much faster top speed = more exciting racing. no to mention the better drivers in the ST's.

[smokin'joe]

Originally Posted by FAS33

what I meant was the decals on them, and their much faster top speed = more exciting racing. no to mention the better drivers in the ST's.

better decals = better racing ??
much faster top speed = better racing ??

dude, the only thing currently better in NZST is the quality of the drivers.

[Just Do It!]

Isn't that a major factor?

[pukekoheracer]

Originally Posted by smokin'joe

rumour has it that Tullochs car will be on the grid earlier than that

Which Grid will that be??

[Jerico]

Originally Posted by pukekoheracer

Which Grid will that be??

Perhaps I can help?

When driving past Promax's place the other day, I noticed Joe and Promax painting grids on the driveway, on my return I note that they had only painted three grids.

I now wonder if they are going to have an open day for the public to view the cars.