Hi all
Well here it is from the horses mouth.
Come Friday there will be an engine change in the cave.
We are going in with the best we have, if that is not good enough then so be it, we will not be left wondering.
Glen had a sleepless night last night, we took the carby off of his car to take to the dyno to run on physco, but all 3 carbys we tried returned the same results.
Well time to say goodnight.
Catch you
Crabby
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Age shall not weary them.
Well folks who are the oldest drivers in our state title?
Tony Bilman wins hands down, he is over 60 and other than being blind (as in vision) he is still one fast pedlar and keen to have a better run than his last at Kwinana, and should he not have a good run at Bunbury he will be looking for revenge when we get to Narrogin the week after.
Then I think it is me at 49 and 4 months ( that's not 50).
After that perhaps the general Grant Chisolm is in there, I reckon between the 3 of us the combined age would be more than 150 years.
That's a real worry, perhaps when Wodgy gets back next year we will run a veterans class.
Geez I wish it was Saturday already.
Catch you
Crabby
Tony Bilman wins hands down, he is over 60 and other than being blind (as in vision) he is still one fast pedlar and keen to have a better run than his last at Kwinana, and should he not have a good run at Bunbury he will be looking for revenge when we get to Narrogin the week after.
Then I think it is me at 49 and 4 months ( that's not 50).
After that perhaps the general Grant Chisolm is in there, I reckon between the 3 of us the combined age would be more than 150 years.
That's a real worry, perhaps when Wodgy gets back next year we will run a veterans class.
Geez I wish it was Saturday already.
Catch you
Crabby
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Possibly an Australian first in Sprintcar Racing.
As I sat here tonight watching The Big Bang Theory I had a flash of thought, very dangerous I know, but I believe we may be setting a sprintcar first at our Limited Sprintcar State Title.
Could this be the first time in an Australian Sprintcar title that there will be 2 father/daughter combinations competing against each other.
The General Grant Chisolm will be racing against Stacci and I will be racing against Annette.
Just to get Grant fired up I would like to point out Annette has not beaten me yet.
Catch you Crabby
Could this be the first time in an Australian Sprintcar title that there will be 2 father/daughter combinations competing against each other.
The General Grant Chisolm will be racing against Stacci and I will be racing against Annette.
Just to get Grant fired up I would like to point out Annette has not beaten me yet.
Catch you Crabby
Friday, March 25, 2011
LIMITED SPRINTCAR STATE TITLE 2010/2011
Hi all
Well nominations have now closed and it is time to publish the story of our upcoming title.
We have 21 cars nominated.
We have $11,520.00 in prize money.
We have $2,350.00 in prizes.
This is fantastic for our club and on behalf of the LSA I would like to thank the following valued sponsors.
Heatley Industrial Supplies.
National Lubrication Systems.
Mandurah Bolt Supplies.
West Coast Wheels.
Lyonia Enterprises.
Define Design.
SJ Crushing.
Blackwoods/JBS Bunbury.
Australind Premix.
Australind Glass.
Benkesser Shed Sales.
Bunbury Mail.
Krikke Boys Promotions.
Wallaston Fish and Chips.
Without the valued support of these organizations we could not continue to be the second biggest sprintcar club in Western Australia.
Look for our press releases coming out over the next few days on Sprintcarworld and Austarlianspeedway.
Crabby
Well nominations have now closed and it is time to publish the story of our upcoming title.
We have 21 cars nominated.
We have $11,520.00 in prize money.
We have $2,350.00 in prizes.
This is fantastic for our club and on behalf of the LSA I would like to thank the following valued sponsors.
Heatley Industrial Supplies.
National Lubrication Systems.
Mandurah Bolt Supplies.
West Coast Wheels.
Lyonia Enterprises.
Define Design.
SJ Crushing.
Blackwoods/JBS Bunbury.
Australind Premix.
Australind Glass.
Benkesser Shed Sales.
Bunbury Mail.
Krikke Boys Promotions.
Wallaston Fish and Chips.
Without the valued support of these organizations we could not continue to be the second biggest sprintcar club in Western Australia.
Look for our press releases coming out over the next few days on Sprintcarworld and Austarlianspeedway.
Crabby
Thursday, March 24, 2011
WATSONS ALL IN SPRINTCAR EXPRESS
Hi all,
Rob Watson has sent out an invitation to all our members to attend the Watsons All In Sprintcar Express, see below for details.
Hi hopefully we may get a few member that would like to attend.
$5000.00 tow money to be spread evenly to all Sprint cars that turn up.
Trophy’s for 1st 2nd and 3rd for all divisions.
Perpetual trophy for the all in Express plus 2nd and 3rd place as well
Free BBQ in pits after race with Pig on Spit.
Seafood supplied also for free from Peel Fisheries Mandurah
Alcohol and beverages also supplied free from Carlisle hotel
DJ and music also supplied
Prizes also to be won during the day for drivers also with raffles drawn that night
This is a politics free day for fun for all please bring your family and friends and camping gear to stay overnight and enjoy every ones company. Everyone is invited to attend the more that turn up the more fun for one and all. The whole idea of this event is for a family fun run event people getting together to enjoy their sport regardless of what club you’re in or what category you are. A Sprintcar is a Sprintcar let’s get racing.
Any arguing or fighting verbally or in any manor all the patrons involved will be asked to leave immediately this is a fun event and would like to keep it this way.
Nominations by phone or return email.
Robert Watson
Support these events guys, they are few and far between.
Crabby
Rob Watson has sent out an invitation to all our members to attend the Watsons All In Sprintcar Express, see below for details.
Hi hopefully we may get a few member that would like to attend.
$5000.00 tow money to be spread evenly to all Sprint cars that turn up.
Trophy’s for 1st 2nd and 3rd for all divisions.
Perpetual trophy for the all in Express plus 2nd and 3rd place as well
Free BBQ in pits after race with Pig on Spit.
Seafood supplied also for free from Peel Fisheries Mandurah
Alcohol and beverages also supplied free from Carlisle hotel
DJ and music also supplied
Prizes also to be won during the day for drivers also with raffles drawn that night
This is a politics free day for fun for all please bring your family and friends and camping gear to stay overnight and enjoy every ones company. Everyone is invited to attend the more that turn up the more fun for one and all. The whole idea of this event is for a family fun run event people getting together to enjoy their sport regardless of what club you’re in or what category you are. A Sprintcar is a Sprintcar let’s get racing.
Any arguing or fighting verbally or in any manor all the patrons involved will be asked to leave immediately this is a fun event and would like to keep it this way.
Nominations by phone or return email.
Robert Watson
Support these events guys, they are few and far between.
Crabby
State title update.
Hi all
Well we now have a pair of Kings for the title, after some pressure from the family Anthony has nominated, this now has all the fastest cars in our division nominated and ensures this will be one of the best state titles in a long time.
The Bunbury bull ring has turned on some super fast tracks recently and you can be assured that the track will be prepared to perfection for our big night.
We are still hopeful that our good motor will be ready in time, we had the spare flat out at our last run at Kwinana and would like the extra horsepower the big motor delivers, although there is talk of a mutiny if we have any engine problems during the title.
From a personal viewpoint I would dearly love a podium result, we have run 2 titles now with a best finish of fifth last year from the rear, not sure why I did not get a hard charger award, must ask about that.
25 laps of Bunbury will be a big ask for us oldies but we have had 2 x 20 lap shootouts there already this season and we made it without needing the oxy viva.
This weekend will be a big one in the cave, we will spend both days there going over all 3 cars, getting tyres ready, grooving and siping trying to get an edge over the field, every nut and bolt will be checked, on the 45 car I may loosen a couple as well, just enough to slow it a little, just joking Glen.
Catch you
Crabby
Well we now have a pair of Kings for the title, after some pressure from the family Anthony has nominated, this now has all the fastest cars in our division nominated and ensures this will be one of the best state titles in a long time.
The Bunbury bull ring has turned on some super fast tracks recently and you can be assured that the track will be prepared to perfection for our big night.
We are still hopeful that our good motor will be ready in time, we had the spare flat out at our last run at Kwinana and would like the extra horsepower the big motor delivers, although there is talk of a mutiny if we have any engine problems during the title.
From a personal viewpoint I would dearly love a podium result, we have run 2 titles now with a best finish of fifth last year from the rear, not sure why I did not get a hard charger award, must ask about that.
25 laps of Bunbury will be a big ask for us oldies but we have had 2 x 20 lap shootouts there already this season and we made it without needing the oxy viva.
This weekend will be a big one in the cave, we will spend both days there going over all 3 cars, getting tyres ready, grooving and siping trying to get an edge over the field, every nut and bolt will be checked, on the 45 car I may loosen a couple as well, just enough to slow it a little, just joking Glen.
Catch you
Crabby
Monday, March 21, 2011
State Title happenings.
Hi all,
Well we edge ever closer to the state title, there is 18 confirmed and paid cars with 3 more possibles.
It will be a big night for the club as I have said before, get behind us and tell everyone to come on down to Bunbury for the 2nd of April.
At present we only have one of the King brothers nominated, Tim is ready to go and as usual will be super fast and smooth.
Anthony has had a set back with his engine so not sure if he will make it for the title.
Glen Oliver has the 45 car in at Murphy's for some repairs and we should have it running by the end of this coming weekend.
Well lots more to tell but will wait for another day.
Crabby
Well we edge ever closer to the state title, there is 18 confirmed and paid cars with 3 more possibles.
It will be a big night for the club as I have said before, get behind us and tell everyone to come on down to Bunbury for the 2nd of April.
At present we only have one of the King brothers nominated, Tim is ready to go and as usual will be super fast and smooth.
Anthony has had a set back with his engine so not sure if he will make it for the title.
Glen Oliver has the 45 car in at Murphy's for some repairs and we should have it running by the end of this coming weekend.
Well lots more to tell but will wait for another day.
Crabby
Friday, March 18, 2011
State Title happenings.
Hi all,
Well slowly slowly the days are passing as we head into our state title.
Currently we have 18 cars nominated and things are looking good for a big night.
Do you know who the winners have been in the last ten years?
Suprisingly only one person has gone back to back since 2000, that is Wayne Armstrong.
Gavin Davis has won 3 of the last 10 titles.
Todd Davis has won one.
Adyme Harvey has won a title, I did not know that.
Russel Minchin has won one, another I did not know.
Nathan Chant won a title, apparently it was a very hotly contested event with Nathan coming out on top.
Anthony King won 2 years ago with his 320 engine in Geraldton, I remember that one as a car that lost a front wheel turned in front of me "to get to the infield" and I tipped it over, the wings on my car were less than 24 hours old from signwriter to bin.
So who will it be?
We have some quick new guys on the track this year.
We have some quick guys in their second season.
We have some quick guys in their third season.
We have some radical drivers who are hard to pass and this will show on the cautious if they cannot get past quickly in the heats.
Who will it be?
As we get closer over the next 2 weeks we will start the kiss of death process.
As an aside, where is Mick Doble and the flinstone machine? His name is not on the list yet.
Crabby
Well slowly slowly the days are passing as we head into our state title.
Currently we have 18 cars nominated and things are looking good for a big night.
Do you know who the winners have been in the last ten years?
Suprisingly only one person has gone back to back since 2000, that is Wayne Armstrong.
Gavin Davis has won 3 of the last 10 titles.
Todd Davis has won one.
Adyme Harvey has won a title, I did not know that.
Russel Minchin has won one, another I did not know.
Nathan Chant won a title, apparently it was a very hotly contested event with Nathan coming out on top.
Anthony King won 2 years ago with his 320 engine in Geraldton, I remember that one as a car that lost a front wheel turned in front of me "to get to the infield" and I tipped it over, the wings on my car were less than 24 hours old from signwriter to bin.
So who will it be?
We have some quick new guys on the track this year.
We have some quick guys in their second season.
We have some quick guys in their third season.
We have some radical drivers who are hard to pass and this will show on the cautious if they cannot get past quickly in the heats.
Who will it be?
As we get closer over the next 2 weeks we will start the kiss of death process.
As an aside, where is Mick Doble and the flinstone machine? His name is not on the list yet.
Crabby
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Kwinana wrap up.
Hi all,
Well Kwinana last night was a good meeting in some ways and not in others.
There were some big moments for some both good and bad.
The night started with time trials, 5 hot laps with your fastest lap recorded for your time trial.
Sarah Zeminck set fast time.
There were 2 x heats with the fastest from the rear.
Heat 1 results
Sarah Zeminuk, Shane Maskell, Damien Joyce.
Heat 2 results
Damien Joyce, Shane Maskell, Steve Crabbe.
Going into the feature the high line was coming on and it was going to be a hard slog to start from behind row 1 and get past.
The line up was,
Sarah Zeminuk, Damien Joyce, Robbie Stevens, Shane Maskell, Steve Crabbe, Anthony Gaudio then the rest.
On the first start Damien Joyce got away but there was a spin and a complete restart.
On the second restart Sarah and Damien made contact with Damien hitting the turn 2 wall on the exit.
Again we reformed for the start only to have a couple of 360's come together and cause another restart, this time it was time to go straight to the top line and try to run around the front cars, we put the 77 up there and began the task of running in the top cars, after a few laps we were into lapped traffic and the lead car took to the bottom for the pass and I stayed high, this put us into the lead and we stayed there crossing the finish line 8 seconds clear of second place.
Final results
Steve Crabbe first, Sarah Zeminuk second and Shane Maskell in third.
Highlights.
Shane Maskell is getting the hang of it and getting harder and harder to get by.
Robbie Stephens is one quick pedlar around the plex.
Sarah Zeminuk was fast in time trials and the first heat.
An inspired drive by yours truly in the feature after some face slapping and harsh words from Steve Bombak, saying if you can catch them you are faster so don't sit behind them.
Lowlights
Some big crashes that claimed cars from all divisions including our 45 car.
Gavin Davis continues to have some serious engine woes.
Glen took a huge dump ruining the freshly rebuilt 45 weapon.
Dhuy after looking reasonably quick early lost a fuel pump drive.
Darren Higgins went from the elation of a near heat win last week to being a non starter at the track due to a malfunctioning brake system.
It was another good show for the club, just the usual poor sportsmanship by the same suspects puts a dampener on it.
Well bring on the title it is time to see the real fast boys back out.
Catch you
Crabby
No tips this week, I have given Glen the kiss of death already and do not want to jinx anyone else.
Well Kwinana last night was a good meeting in some ways and not in others.
There were some big moments for some both good and bad.
The night started with time trials, 5 hot laps with your fastest lap recorded for your time trial.
Sarah Zeminck set fast time.
There were 2 x heats with the fastest from the rear.
Heat 1 results
Sarah Zeminuk, Shane Maskell, Damien Joyce.
Heat 2 results
Damien Joyce, Shane Maskell, Steve Crabbe.
Going into the feature the high line was coming on and it was going to be a hard slog to start from behind row 1 and get past.
The line up was,
Sarah Zeminuk, Damien Joyce, Robbie Stevens, Shane Maskell, Steve Crabbe, Anthony Gaudio then the rest.
On the first start Damien Joyce got away but there was a spin and a complete restart.
On the second restart Sarah and Damien made contact with Damien hitting the turn 2 wall on the exit.
Again we reformed for the start only to have a couple of 360's come together and cause another restart, this time it was time to go straight to the top line and try to run around the front cars, we put the 77 up there and began the task of running in the top cars, after a few laps we were into lapped traffic and the lead car took to the bottom for the pass and I stayed high, this put us into the lead and we stayed there crossing the finish line 8 seconds clear of second place.
Final results
Steve Crabbe first, Sarah Zeminuk second and Shane Maskell in third.
Highlights.
Shane Maskell is getting the hang of it and getting harder and harder to get by.
Robbie Stephens is one quick pedlar around the plex.
Sarah Zeminuk was fast in time trials and the first heat.
An inspired drive by yours truly in the feature after some face slapping and harsh words from Steve Bombak, saying if you can catch them you are faster so don't sit behind them.
Lowlights
Some big crashes that claimed cars from all divisions including our 45 car.
Gavin Davis continues to have some serious engine woes.
Glen took a huge dump ruining the freshly rebuilt 45 weapon.
Dhuy after looking reasonably quick early lost a fuel pump drive.
Darren Higgins went from the elation of a near heat win last week to being a non starter at the track due to a malfunctioning brake system.
It was another good show for the club, just the usual poor sportsmanship by the same suspects puts a dampener on it.
Well bring on the title it is time to see the real fast boys back out.
Catch you
Crabby
No tips this week, I have given Glen the kiss of death already and do not want to jinx anyone else.
State Title Nominations
Hi all
If you are running our state title you need to get your nominations in.
Currently we only have 10 or so.
Get those nominations in and support your club!!!!!
Crabby
If you are running our state title you need to get your nominations in.
Currently we only have 10 or so.
Get those nominations in and support your club!!!!!
Crabby
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