Sims Pacific Metals - Smashfest 20TEN - Press release
Smashfest 2010 - Documentary Premier
Hey Punters,
Well, we did it. The fantastic team at Digital Ninja have completed the doco of this year’s event and it will screen live on TV3 this Sunday at 3pm.
Not to be ones to mess with tradition, like other years, we are holding our world premier of this doco at the Waikaraka Clubrooms. This will start at 1PM Sunday 30th, with the viewing of some footage of past years events, culminating in the viewing of the 2010 doco. We will be supplying a simple BBQ (sausages & bread), and more importantly, the bar will be open for business.
This doco was only made possible by the fine people at Sims Pacific Metals, Midas Onehunga & Gutter Whiskers and features these three companies, affording them some serious TV exposure (something to think about for next year).
Please bring your family and friends and reply to this email with your numbers if you are coming (we don’t want to run out of sausages).....
Please also pass this email onto anyone you think will want to come along on Sunday or any petrol heads the may want to get a taste of what they missed out on.
Thanks
Smashfest Team
Smashfest 2010 Post Event Report.
WOW, what a night. We would like to start by mentioning our main sponsors Sims Pacific Metals & minor sponsors Midas & Gutter Whiskers. Without you, the Documentary we are producing would not have been possible.
The event was again a sellout, with many many people unfortunately missing out on the action. We will endeavor to create a lager capacity by the time Smashfest 2011 rolls around.
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The line at the gate at 4pm |
The calm before the storm |
| After an exciting start with the Heli-Car drop, and some awesome action from the Monster truck & the 19 Tonne Tank, we experienced some rain. This put lots of the acts on hold, as the track was simply too wet for cars to get enough traction to perform the stunts safely. What these guys are doing out there is dangerous and we will not risk their safety for the sake of some small delays. |
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Lift-off |
The Drop |
| The Big Ben burnout Utes, a beautiful Camaro, a Falcon and a mean looking Bedford van combined to give us some tire popping & smoking skids. On a track that was wet from the rain, the still managed to create an incredible amount of smoke. |
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Big Ben Burnout Ute |
Falcon & Camaro burnout cars |
| Once things dried of a little, the big stunt of the night went ahead, and what an amazing job Jody Hooker from Stunt Corp did. That jump into the bus was simply spectacular, and it made the TV3 6pm news. (Does anyone have any good images of this? We have lots of video but no images). |
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Derby Time |
Clown |
| The usual spectacular fireworks display was followed by another massive demolition derby. We didn't break the world record again, but it was still a visual spectacular all the way. There was a short ambulance break, with derby driver Corey (a flag Marshall at the park) took a big hit & was KO'd in his car during the derby. It was a good rattle, but he is fine now with no after effect's. The derby soon resumed and Wayne Butler came out as this years $10,000 winner. |
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Monster Truck |
The $10,000 winner Wayne Butler |
One of the burnout cars. Nick Speedy and his Lexus V8 Subaru Impreza |
1st time at Smashfest? here are some suggestions......
- Family $60 (2 x adults & 4 x kids under 14)
- Adult $25
- Child $10
- Gates open at 1pm
- You can sit anywhere.
- Get there early to get a good seat. 4pm onwards as a suggestion.
- bring a cushion and blanket/ jacket in case it gets cold.
- Fold up deck chairs are not aloud in the grandstands but are ok on the embankment. Please ensure these are small as it will be packed.
- Start times
- 5pm - Jalopy Racing - Derby Drivers have some non contact fun before demo derby
- 7pm - Show starts
- 10pm - Show ends
- NO Alcohol to be taken into park. Alcohol will be available.
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| Please be sure to get your tickets from iTICKET BEFORE Saturday 3rd. We will not be held responsible for you turning up and not getting entry because we are sold out. We don't want you to be disappointed. |
Programme
Demon Monster Truck
Heli Car Drop
$30 K of Fireworks & Pyro's
8 x Awesome Burnout Cars
Auckland Smashfest Street stock Champs
World Record Demolition Derby attempt - 140 cars?????
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Stunt Corp. Bus Stunt
60 Car Crush
Tank Boy
200kg Lollies
Clowns
Jalopy Racing |
TV1 Breakfast
Tamati Coffey was at Waikaraka Park for his weather crosses, featuring Smashfest 2010.
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Tamati Coffey & Paul Henry having a discussion. |
Joe 90 crashing the Breakfast car |
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Nice bonet |
The Gutter Whiskers beast |
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The gang |
Nice truck |
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Drivers Entry's
If you are slightly out of touch with the advancement of technology (or have a friend who is) and are not sure how to register for Smashfest 2010, don't get too down in the dumps, we have made some registrations available at selected Mad Butcher Stores.
You can visit either Manukau, Glen Innes, Glen Eden or Albany
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| Here is some footage from from Smashfest 09 from our mates at Spud Racing.... if you're a Jimmy Barnes fan, this is a must see. |
Win a Smashfest Volvo, with Sports Tonight
Sports Tonight, in association with Sims Pacific Metals, are giving away a Volvo, to compete at Smashfest 2010 this Easter.
If you are over the age of 18 and have a drivers licence, you could be a part of a demolition derby world record attempt at Waikaraka Park on Saturday, April 3.
Last year, the record was set at 131 cars - this year the target' is 150, and once again the winner's purse is $10,000.
Also on show, is a tank-crushing attempt and the famous Stunt Corp. team - only this time, they're crashing a bus.
Congratulations to Rebecca Arney
for winning the drive in the TV3 Sports Tonight Volvo.
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V Monster Truck Out!!
Due to a back injury sustained by monster truck driver Ian, The V Monster truck will no longer be attending Smashfest 2010.
We are working extra hard to secure another monster truck to take his place.
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| $500 cash prize on the night for the Best Presented Car. |
ONLINE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE AT  GET THEM NOW BEFORE THE SELL OUT!!!!
Book at www.iticket.co.nz or ph (09) 361 1000
or 0508 iTICKET from outside of Auckland. |
Sponsorship opportunity for inclusion into Smashfest 2010 Documentary
The Smashfest team has recently secured the assistance of a TV production company to film and produce a 1 hour documentary on Smashfest 2010.
This show will follow the trials and tribulations of 6 derby drivers (& their company) as they build and ultimately race the cars in Smashfest 2010. In order to top up the funding to help pay for this project, we created 6 equally priced sponsorship packages. These packages are very affordable, of which 4 have already been sold. If you would like further info on how your company can be part of this amazing opportunity send your details through to info@smashfest.co.nz |
Rules Update 1
(e) Full harness seat belt (4-5 point) to be fitted to driver's seat and securely mounted. Seat belts
must not be mounted to the roof. NO RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS allowed. Two sets of inertia reel road belts are suitable for use in Speedway New Zealand Demolition Derbies, provided they are fully extended or locked. |
Rules Update 2
Demolition Derby Rule – Air conditioning
It is illegal in some jurisdictions to de-gas a vehicle air conditioning system in a non-approved manner. Hence there is a need to clarify that all Demolition Derby vehicles must have their air-conditioning systems discharged (if fitted). The new Derby Technical clause is
(p) Air conditioning systems to be discharged. |
Smashfest 2010 Updates
New Zealand’s richest Demolition Derby and metal crunching spectacular Smashfest, is back and confirmed. It will (as per usual) be held over Easter Weekend – 3rd April 2010, 7pm at Waikaraka Park, Onehunga, Auckland
Here is a sneak peek at some of the awesome action and car crushing mayhem to expect. |
