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jsttry
Post #141

Full run by run results for the night
http://www.hiddenvalleydrags.com/raceresul...lts20080719.pdf

As unreal posted, pics are also online thanks to X-Pozd Photography Services and have been linked off the HVDRA site.

Also a few videos thanks to Darwin Video Displays posted up on https://www.youtube.com/hvdra

Megz
Post #142

Excellent thanks Jay

VWRX
Post #143

Congrats on the night...even if it wasn't up to some peoples expectations... Isn't it a motto for living in Darwin not to have any expectation of anything in the first place so not to be let down?

The speedway is always good smile.gif - and there is no bitching over what should or shouldn't be run...

unreal
Post #144

QUOTE(jsttry @ Jul 21 2008, 12:27 PM) [snapback]1282633540[/snapback]

Full run by run results for the night
http://www.hiddenvalleydrags.com/raceresul...lts20080719.pdf

As unreal posted, pics are also online thanks to X-Pozd Photography Services and have been linked off the HVDRA site.

Also a few videos thanks to Darwin Video Displays posted up on https://www.youtube.com/hvdra


those youtube links are good well done Patrick..

im still getting over the exitment from standing between benny and sam (blown ht) doing their burnouts and their launch.. fark you could feel the power as they left the start line imagine standing between 2 doorslammers drool.gif

edit: just saw that for that run they listed ben and sam as t/d bowrofl.gif benny wishes

vh-holden
Post #145

I think the disappointment with the time between the big boys runs might be because last year the stevens had more cars with them so there were more runs through the night.

Pure-SX
Post #146

I also appreciated the fact that there was someone else commentating.

Phil did a great job and was actually good to listen to lol.

No offence to Wayne...........

zmit
Post #147

it has been noted tongue.gif

RBNT
Post #148

Duly noted.

jsttry
Post #149

Was listed as T/D as they wanted a Pro Tree and the only way to run a Pro Tree is if you set it to be a Group 1 race which means the lowest field is T/D, not SC/O.

unreal
Post #150

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pr lady and president looking over the qtrmile tongue.gif

HSV_MALOO
Post #151

QUOTE(unreal @ Jul 21 2008, 05:52 PM) [snapback]1282634866[/snapback]

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pr lady gate bish and president looking over the qtrmile tongue.gif

ScUd'EsS
Post #152

Yeah Phil did a great job. Bit nervous but he knows his stuff down there!

NT1200
Post #153

Great nite, well done to all involved smile.gif

ROLLER
Post #154

The reason the night was so dull was Team Mobile Mayhem was to busy celebrating a special union... not the union between melting rubber and bitumen that was friday night...

unreal
Post #155

heard some more feed back and from the hill people say it was a bit slow like alot on here are saying but from the other side of the fence have heard could have been one of the best meetings they had ever been too and thats coming from a sco driver who was pit crewing on sat night so well jay and your team for a awesome night and have to say team bray were just the best

jsttry
Post #156

Thanks Ben, its always good hearing positive feedback. At the same time I want to hear the good and the bad as its the only way you can improve and ensure you continue to do the things that were done right.

I've heard some thought it ran smooth while others thought there were delays. Personally I thought there were delays at some times (I'm impatient) but far less than other events where we've spent an hour cleaning up oil downs etc.

Its a shame I didn't find out about the toilets on the night so I could have done something sooner but already said my piece today to get it fixed up, sure as hell don't want that happening again in 2 weeks!

HSV_MALOO
Post #157

i think the issue with the toilets are the same thing that happens most years after super cars they don't get emptied! both were pretty bad but the one on the hill was really bad!! but seem to some to expect that after super car weekend....we shouldn't have to though!

buzurkracing
Post #158

hey Jay, should have draged some of them grandstands at the gate down,or are they for the supercars?

jsttry
Post #159

Incorrect Amanda, they were pumped, I checked that. Still waiting to see verdict of what the issue was. I know one of the problems - patrons not aiming correctly!!

Had a look at the stands Troy but the price I was quoted was out of this world, strange since they were sitting there til about Thursday.

I see Lars lurking - did you bring the little one down to play on The Rock? smile.gif

HSV_MALOO
Post #160

QUOTE(jsttry @ Jul 21 2008, 11:10 PM) [snapback]1282637199[/snapback]

Incorrect Amanda, they were pumped, I checked that. Still waiting to see verdict of what the issue was. I know one of the problems - patrons not aiming correctly!!

Had a look at the stands Troy but the price I was quoted was out of this world, strange since they were sitting there til about Thursday.

I see Lars lurking - did you bring the little one down to play on The Rock? smile.gif



well if they were pumped then somethin was seriously wrong, didn't smell like people not aimin!! atleast they had toilet paper all night well they did in the pits!!

spyder6052
Post #161

sorry guys i really really needed to have a crap and well.....
tongue.gif

frcefed
Post #162

from what i have heard from friends and family the night was great . couldnt attend as i live in sydney now sad.gif .
the complaints about the time between races is a little unfair , at a minimum group 1 cars need around a 1 hour turn around anyway and if you attend any big meets (summernationals , winternationals etc) there is a big wait between group 1 cars . difference being when they do come out there are more of them , i think the last meet i attended there was 18-19 TD cars.

as for getting sport compact to darwin , if a committee member is interested to pm me i could talk to a few mates .
7 and 8 sec rotas sounds ok? its not pac but its still fast and a RB26/30 gemini to keep lars quiet? smile.gif

SIKUNIT
Post #163

QUOTE(ScUd'EsS @ Jul 21 2008, 08:26 AM) [snapback]1282632658[/snapback]

Just wanted to clarify - i think when people say they arent BIG names - its in terms of the average jo mum and dad out there that they are not big names to .. You and I will know them as big names but we are 'involved' in motorsport... but yes with a bit of media and marketing and education they will become big names to the average family and they will flock with interest to see what this 'new' team is...



This is what confuses me. I still dont understand why your trying to get more and more ppl that "arent usually interested" in attending, when you have ppl that are "interested and love drag racing" still sitting at home? Not that it bothers me that much (drag racing that is), im all about the skids.

But for the ones that are interested, maybe HVDRA should look into why the ppl that sat on the hill every meet for so many years have decided to sit at home instead of attending? And im not just talking about the ppl asking/pushing for different classes of racing.


QUOTE(ScUd'EsS @ Jul 21 2008, 11:50 AM) [snapback]1282633365[/snapback]

Ken there was Variety - we had 6 of them at the top gate (they are a good childrens charity hey!!) mamoru.gif
Kaedyn has good tastes thats why! I think kids relate to scud cause its the same size as them mamoru.gif
like the cool flame paint job!! everyone has comented that it should stay like that ........


DONE!!

Sold!!

Finished biggrin.gif


And for the record, my old man and little brother attended (old mans a bike nut) and enjoyed themselves after not being to the drags for a few years.

Oldmans talking about attending the titles.

He also asked me when the next street meet was on, so maybe as a suggestion, a board/ sign etc with the racing calendar could be placed at the gate to notify patrons of coming events (if it hasnt already been done {havent seen one personally}).

Rattler
Post #164

What a fantastic night of racing!! biggrin.gif Well done to the HVDRA committee and all volunteers who were involved!! We had to leave early due to unforseen circumstances, but had friends and work colleagues who had never been to the drags before and they were absolutely wrapped with the night!

Again, congratulations and lets hope the NT Titles runs just as smoothly!! thumbsup.gif

drift_ke70
Post #165

QUOTE(jsttry @ Jul 21 2008, 10:40 PM) [snapback]1282637199[/snapback]

Incorrect Amanda, they were pumped, I checked that. Still waiting to see verdict of what the issue was. I know one of the problems - patrons not aiming correctly!!

Had a look at the stands Troy but the price I was quoted was out of this world, strange since they were sitting there til about Thursday.

I see Lars lurking - did you bring the little one down to play on The Rock? smile.gif


No Lars was at a wedding.

QUOTE(frcefed @ Jul 22 2008, 01:05 AM) [snapback]1282637516[/snapback]

from what i have heard from friends and family the night was great . couldnt attend as i live in sydney now sad.gif .
the complaints about the time between races is a little unfair , at a minimum group 1 cars need around a 1 hour turn around anyway and if you attend any big meets (summernationals , winternationals etc) there is a big wait between group 1 cars . difference being when they do come out there are more of them , i think the last meet i attended there was 18-19 TD cars.

as for getting sport compact to darwin , if a committee member is interested to pm me i could talk to a few mates .
7 and 8 sec rotas sounds ok? its not pac but its still fast and a RB26/30 gemini to keep lars quiet? smile.gif



Thanks Baz but dont worry bout it. It will cost to much money and they are not big names, So HVDRA wont bring them up cos the average mother dont know them thumbsup.gif

ScUd'EsS
Post #166

QUOTE(SIKUNIT @ Jul 22 2008, 03:00 AM) [snapback]1282637554[/snapback]

This is what confuses me. I still dont understand why your trying to get more and more ppl that "arent usually interested" in attending, when you have ppl that are "interested and love drag racing" still sitting at home? Not that it bothers me that much (drag racing that is), im all about the skids.

If they love it why are they at home then??

But for the ones that are interested, maybe HVDRA should look into why the ppl that sat on the hill every meet for so many years have decided to sit at home instead of attending? And im not just talking about the ppl asking/pushing for different classes of racing.

Can you offer any insight?? Thoughts /Ideas?? Cause i dont know who stays away now.

DONE!!

Sold!!

Finished biggrin.gif


Bullshit - run your prof eye over it Joe! It can stay the same patern but definately needs to be 'cleaned' up!

And for the record, my old man and little brother attended (old mans a bike nut) and enjoyed themselves after not being to the drags for a few years.

Oldmans talking about attending the titles.

He also asked me when the next street meet was on, so maybe as a suggestion, a board/ sign etc with the racing calendar could be placed at the gate to notify patrons of coming events (if it hasnt already been done {havent seen one personally}).


Theres a date board on the exit ramp/road off Tiger Brenna Drive. I noticed NAMSC has a sign next to our entry booth but its on the wrong side - spectators enter on the left and the sign is over on the right.
The next event is usually announced on the night.. but that can be hard also because you cant always hear the speakers over the noise.

But all great ideas thanks! Helps us to understand what 'comforts' those on the hill would like to have. thumbsup.gif

RalliSki
Post #167

Glad it all went well. Good work to the organisers and people who attended to support smile.gif


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