Modified Dirt Cup and thinking of Ollie Browne

How does that saying go.......don't hold your breath!!!!

Well it finally looked like we might finally get to watch the highly prized Dirt Cup for Modifieds with the added bonus of the Ollie Browne Memorial for Superstocks. The Superstocks would also be contesting the Auckland Champs. I have been eagerly awaiting both events this season and was happy to see a bulging pits on arrival at Waikaraka Park. Both classes would field a pleasing number of high calibre competitors. Saloons, Stockcars and Streetstocks would also add to a great programme of events.

With the end to day-light saving and the earlier departure of daylight I decided to invest in a speedlite for the camera and add another learning curve to my photographic endeavours. Its not a top of the line option but it does allow me to capture a few more shots that I normally wouldn't get. Certainly need plenty of practice but hey you gotta start somewhere. Another thing I would learn about when shooting with a flash from the outside of the track is ............DUST !!!!!

Unfortunately fate would deal another very unlucky blow to the ASSC and all associated with the meeting. No not the weather but a blown fuse outside the venue which cut power to half the lights around the track, making it unsafe to continue racing. This happened just as we were getting to the end of the pole shuffle for the Dirt Cup. Also meant that the Superstocks would miss the final race which was to be in memory of Ollie Browne who had a great passion for Superstocks in Auckland.

Check here for some more on this meeting -
http://gregobro.blogspot.com/2011/04/lights-out-part-ii.html

Again a big thanks to Bernie and the crew at the Park along with the sponsors, drivers, crews and volunteers.

In Memory of John Webster

Under lights at The Park

This is a meeting I look forward to each year as we get closer to the season end. As mentioned in various forums, there was some speculation that this years version would be a bit off pace with no Sprintcars or Superstocks. However on the whole it was a pretty pleasing night with only one exception. The Midgets are always awe inspiring on the Waikaraka clay and the Super Saloons always seem to create some impressive carnage. Add in some entertaining stockcar racing, a good feild of pacey TQs, an equally good feild of Minisprints and the mix is pretty good. The one let down mentioned was the Streetstocks due to a lack of numbers. Although it was John's vision to showcase the premier classes from the Springs and the Park, I think the 2011 version would have put a smile on his dial.


Heres a great place to find out more about John Webster and previous memorial meetings -
http://gregobro.blogspot.com/2011/03/ready-for-john-webster-xii.html

The following snaps show some of the open wheel talent that was on show.