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Post by Warwick and Heather Grady » Wed Nov 17, 2004 8:09 am

Hi all from a new member in Palmerston North.
Ive been working on entering the blue machine in some track events but am
unsure where to start. The Whittakers classic on the weekend didn't seem to
cater for MX5's (despite the MX5 being a classic) and I got no reply from
Manfield. None of the other tracks seem to reply either, though they may only
have part time admin. who clear emails once a week.
I'm happy to add the required safety gear, seats, belts etc and want to work
the car towards next years Targa, even if I just follow the faster cars
around until they crash out.
I've also contacted the local MX5 group through Chrissy and will see what that
brings.
Regards
Warwick

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Hi Warwick

I would suggest that you join up with a local car club. This should give
you notice of any clubmans meetings to the held at Manfield.

Taupo CC have a winter series which is good for people who want to have
a bit of fun but don't want to enter a national series. Next year it
runs from June to September, 1 meeting a month. They have dual sprints
on the Saturday and races on the Sunday.This would be good practice for
the Targa.

Cheers

Keith

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Hi all from a new member in Palmerston North.
Ive been working on entering the blue machine in some track events but
am unsure where to start. The Whittakers classic on the weekend didn't
seem to cater for MX5's (despite the MX5 being a classic) and I got no
reply from Manfield. None of the other tracks seem to reply either,
though they may only have part time admin. who clear emails once a week.
I'm happy to add the required safety gear, seats, belts etc and want to
work the car towards next years Targa, even if I just follow the
faster cars around until they crash out.
I've also contacted the local MX5 group through Chrissy and will see
what that brings.
Regards
Warwick

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Post by dscotland » Wed Nov 17, 2004 8:28 am

yay, another MX5er who wants to race.

I've got my car all set up for track and can discuss stuff if you email me
off forum. dscotland@repco.co.nz

First thing to do is join a car club. The Palmy car club was pretty good
when I was down there years ago, anyone else on the list a member?? The
club newsletters etc will get you access to all sorts of events. Although
mx5's are classic in our books, they are too modern and don't fit the
criteria for some events eg Whittakers. But there are lots of other
things eg club sprints, hillclimbs, motorkhanas etc.

Duncan


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Hi all from a new member in Palmerston North.
Ive been working on entering the blue machine in some track events but am
unsure where to start. The Whittakers classic on the weekend didn't seem
to cater for MX5's (despite the MX5 being a classic) and I got no reply
from Manfield. None of the other tracks seem to reply either, though they
may only have part time admin. who clear emails once a week.
I'm happy to add the required safety gear, seats, belts etc and want to
work the car towards next years Targa, even if I just follow the faster
cars around until they crash out.
I've also contacted the local MX5 group through Chrissy and will see what
that brings.
Regards
Warwick

joanie
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Post by joanie » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:57 pm

Another good series - especially for those new to motorsport is the Surgery
Intermarque Sprint series. Unfortunately the last meeting for the year is
coming up soon (Dec 5th) You need to be a member of a car club and have the
basic motorsport licence to participate also your car will need the usual
basics required for going on the track. There are a couple of MX5s doing this
series at present. If you are a Palmy person pop down on the 5th for a look
anyway...
Cheers Joan H

fhinz

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Post by fhinz » Wed Nov 17, 2004 6:49 pm

Thanks I will
Warwick
From: Graham&Joan Hilder <graham.joan@paradise.net.nz>
Date: 2004/11/17 Wed PM 05:57:01 GMT+13:00
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Subject: Re: where to start

Another good series - especially for those new to motorsport is the Surgery Intermarque Sprint series. Unfortunately the last meeting for the year is coming up soon (Dec 5th) You need to be a member of a car club and have the basic motorsport licence to participate also your car will need the usual basics required for going on the track. There are a couple of MX5s doing this series at present. If you are a Palmy person pop down on the 5th for a look anyway...
Cheers Joan H
Another good series - especially for those new to motorsport is the
Surgery Intermarque Sprint series. Unfortunately the last meeting for the
year is coming up soon (Dec 5th) You need to be a member of a car club
and have the basic motorsport licence to participate also your car will
need the usual basics required for going on the track. There are a couple
of MX5s doing this series at present. If you are a Palmy person pop down
on the 5th for a look anyway...Cheers Joan H

MN
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Post by MN » Wed Nov 17, 2004 9:16 pm

If I could get an entry form another MX5 would be out on the 5th - where do
you get them?
cheers,

Mark

joanie
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Post by joanie » Wed Nov 17, 2004 10:51 pm

Do you have a fax number I could fax you a copy...
or you could try going to the website www.thesurgery.co.nz
Click on "Intermarque Sprints" and from there get the email addy and ask them
to post you and entry form
Cheers Joan H

MN
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Post by MN » Thu Nov 18, 2004 8:39 pm

Thanks, did that but no response but I have been in touch with a Wanganui Mx5
racer today who faxed me one. Now I'll see you on the 5th - and I'm going to
the MR2 drivers day on Monday seeing I haven't driven on Manfield since 1975 a
bit of practise will be timely!!
cheers,

Mark

joanie
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Post by joanie » Thu Nov 18, 2004 11:43 pm

Ah that would have been Andrew Deighton?
Met him at Whittakers..a good keen man!
Look forward to meeting you at Manfield Haven't been on the track myself since
May...hope to be there racing rather than watching but if I am it will be in
an Alfa I'm afraid !
Cheers Joan H

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