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July update 2

Well as said below, a bit has been happening around the place.

Last season I crewed for Craig 87c superstock and Jackie 95c ministock. I have said before we didn't have the greatest season in regards to the superstock, and apart from the rollover towards the end of the season for the ministock, it was positive. But Jackie, decided she wanted to go play with the big boys, which meant she was in search of a stockcar to purchase.

One was found, so at this stage we will have the superstock and stockcar to crew on.

The stockcar has made its way back to CHCH, as it was previously 56c, 56i and now 5c, so we will give it a quick going over closer to 1st practice time. It had a bit of a blast at oxford last month, and we found a few issues, but only minors we can see at this stage. Jackie enjoyed herself even with all the dramas.

The superstock on the other hand, has...due to an over eager Bonezman, undergone another rebuild. He was pretty happy with the look of last years rebuild, but it wasn't quite as full as he wished, so he has been going hard out to sort it for this year. The engine will get a checkover soon to ensure we don't have the gremlins that caused the early finishing of last season, and fingers crossed, we will have a sligthly more lengthly season. Have felt like a bit of a 5th wheel, so far this offseason, but remembered that most of my time was spent helping out closer to opening dates last year, so best is yet to come.

My flattie has a headplate sitting there waiting to be trimmed a fraction more, and then we can complete the rollcage. The rough look of the car can be seen to the right. Slow process, but as it happens, it happens. I'll sort my licence and membership this year, so that I am there as backup driver (gotta try anything haha), as had a few offers of a drive last season also, but as didn't have the doc's I couldn't take them up.

Keep asking the question:

Why do we do this? BECAUSE WE LOVE IT! HMMMMMMMM petrolfumes.

Til next time,

Mav

July 2009 update

Hey all, check out the new addition to the website. Noel "Hitman" Inns has had a page added and the link is to the right above. Just a few photos added so far, but some words to come in the next few days.

Will write a few myself in the next couple of days, as things have been happening round here to.

catch ya soon,

Mav

January Update

Hi all,

Not much been happening here really, apart from the chassis is staying in the shed! Haven't given up on the dream, just need to take a bit more time out to ensure I can get there.

So, what HAS been happening?

Decided about a week and a half out, that would head up to Wellington to watch the Stockcar Teams Champs. It is quite often referred to as the Wellington Stockcar Teams Champs, and all politics aside, they definitely have it all wrapped up. They are definitely a well knit group, and seem to come out on top, even when they look like they are down and out. Favourite team of the meeting, was definitely the Titans...yes a southern team, but man did they open some eyes this year! Am looking forward to returning next year, probably helping out the Canty Crushers ;P. Also a big thanks to the Professor and Mikeyb for allowing me to tag along with them due to not being able to secure some transport.

Have been helping mate out this season with his superstock, with the big aim being the NZ's at home track of Woodfordglen. We made it to qualifying, but didn't achieve anything near what we wanted. Leading up to the meet we had some engine issues, which we hoped had been rectified, but the gremlin re-emerged on Qualifying day. We nearly didn't even make our heat 1, but thanks to the friendly man parked next to us...Stan Hickey...we were able to make the start line. From the start it looked like Craig was doing quite well, but became noticeably slower soon after. He had wanted to get a bit of hitting practice in before this meet, but didn't quite happen....he made up for it in this heat. He managed to be sideways, and was therefore bulldozed around turn 3 and 4 by about 3 or 4 cars.....quite a fun ride he tells me haha. Once back in, off came the rocker covers to find, the gremlin was back, so our weekend ended there. It wasn't meant to be, which is a bugger.

Not sure at this stage what the rest of the season entails, but will go with whatever happens.

From the sideline, tha tha thats all folks.

cheers,

Mav

September blurb

Well, so are the days of our lives! blah blah blah.

Everything is up, so something has to go down. Big decision made to sell up, and consolidate for a couple of years, to take away some of the daily stress. Hurts a wee bit, but I WILL BE BACK. The kermit transporter has been sold...on its way up north in the next couple of hours, and then its time to prep the stockie for sale.

Likely to get a run in a superstock at one of the Teir 2 meetings, so really looking forward to that. Will be pit crewing for superstock 87c and Ministock 95c, so should be kept busy, thats for sure. And whoever else I get roped in to helping.

Keep an eye on the website still, as will endeavour to do some pictorials during the season if/when time allows depending on workload on the night.

So, 'til next time:Good luck to those that will be running this season, and hope all those off season rebuilds have gone to plan.

June Update

Well, the season is definitely over and done. What's been happening? Well upuntil last weekend, not a lot. Finished the season helping out Steve in 51, went to the Woodfordglen prizegiving, couldn't really afford to go but thought as was first season we would go along for a nosey. Have been to a SNZ meeting about the direction etc of stockcars..highlighted the fact I know NOTHING, but took what I could understand on board. Have also been to the W/Glen Promoters meeting for stock cars, so we have a bit of an idea and input in to what our season will involve. There are some crazy numbers of cars being mentioned so will be a full on year.

But to the important suff. Finally made a start on re doing that roll cage last weekend. Thanks to Bones here for his efforts, if he didn't come over, I could see the car sitting in its present state for another 3 years. Cheers Bones, and we'll keep them cashew nuts coming.

What a weekend to start: it snowed! but we got out there and got in to it. wasn't to bad once we got started. have realised that things that you think won't take long..can. So after about 8 hours we called it a day, having the main rear hoop and forward bars bent and tweaked to fit nicely.

We hit it again on Monday night, and then again yesterday. Just a few more bracing bars to put in for extra cautious safety and then we will be done. So hopefully next Saturday we will have all the bar work done. Have decided not to worry about putting the mesh on just yet, as it will give us a bit more access to get at things when we are sorting the steering. The head plate I need to put an order in for so that can be done at a later stage also.

So about now, is thank you time again.

Bones, again appreciate your time and efforts.

Hitman, cheers for the use of the bender, I will return it soonish.

Pooh, cheers for that piece of pipe. Must grab that steering component off you soon to. :-)

Hobbie, cheers for the mesh, will complete the picture nicely we are trying to create.

Deno, for the delayed payment of the body, more will arrive in the next couple of weeks.

and wifey Rach, thanks for being on holiday this last week...meant we could keep working in the garage and not worrying about the racket :-)

Hope everyone else's rebuilds etc are going well! Only 12 weeks 'til first practice at the Glen, not leaving much time is it?

'til next time

C u,

Mav

Feb 2008 Update

Confirmed. My season is all but done and dusted. Had a wee accident at work (four square is a dangerous sport, well it is at my work anyway lol lesson learnt > don't put hand out to break fall!!) which has damaged a bone in my hand, putting me in a cast for 8 weeks all up. So can't earn the extra cash to get me sorted for the March run of meetings. F#$% d$%^ Bugger F#$%.

So I may as well use this update as a season review for 33c.....

What can I say, I didn't think there was a chance of me being there at the start of the season, so my first and foremost thanks and appreciation goes to Paul Dumelow. It may not be the fastest and flashest car out there, but its still a big deal to say here, drive this, and not expect much in return. THANKYOU PAUL!!!

Out of the 4 meetings I was able to make, I was amazed at the fact that I was still in the top ten for points. I was also impressed with the way pretty much all the guys in the grade were willing and offered assistance to pretty much anyone that asked, or didn't ask. I've had a blast, and can't wait to get back out there

So, the plan of attack, is to ride out the next 7-8 weeks, get the use of both hands back, watch a lot more racing and give a hand...literally... to a few of the guys when I can. Once I can, I will finish putting the old girl back together, and return her to her rightfull owner.

So last but not least, thanks to my sponsors who will carry over to next season:

Beaurepaires Wairaki Road - thanks Chris

Auto Corrosion Repairs - thanks Mike

Truckcenre Canterbury - thanks guys

Dumelow Contracting - THANK-YOU PAUL!!

cheers,

Mike

PS you will have to wait til next season Olly, for that payback :-)

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