IPW Nightmare Road - Last Chance 16 November 2013
Alright so a few weeks ago I did a double header or a back to back event.
Starting with D1NZ I have always been curious about drifting competitions but have never been able to get to an event until now. Out at Hampton Downs somewhere between Auckland and Hamilton lies a racetrack that is home to drifting V8 Super Tourers and other events with an option to run your own car on the track.
Anyway summer is pretty much here in New Zealand and the heat was definitely beating down during the day turning a lot of spectators into lobsters (red sunburn for international readers). Although I had sunscreen I still had a burnt neck by the end of the day. I will be investing in SPF 85+ this week for my next shoot, but more on that later.
The drift track is farther-est away from the grandstand and the competition here at Hampton Downs appears to be judged on only two corners so it is a little different from the USA televised competitions. However the fans are definitely loyal and excited to see their drivers drift against each other.
Parking was easy ($5) food was expensive as it is anywhere these days with chips $4 a hot dog on a stick $4 American hot dog $6 and drinks around $3 a can! But I guess living overseas for a while where a bottle of water is anywhere between 70c to $1 coming back to the prices here is a shock!
So here is some footage of the day and some pictures.
If you are up in Auckland check out Custom Ride who sponsors Hugo (in the purple car below) for custom mods or general auto body repairs: Dave Honey Ph. 537 0646. Check them out on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/CustomRideBodyWorks
Here are the pictures of the day:
Check out the D1NZ site here for other dates for events around the country:
http://www.d1nz.com/
IPW Wrestling New Zealand
On Saturday night I decided to check out the New Zealand Wrestling scene. Having only seen these guys at Armageddon (see my first post on this blog) a few times I thought it would be fun to go to a full show. The atmosphere was great with everyone there to experience a fun show. Honestly It takes quite an effort for me to laugh at something but I really enjoyed the show these guys put on. I had a few chuckles and laugh out loud moments at some of the ridiculous situations and comments from both the wrestlers and the audience.
There was also some very impressive wrestling going on ending with a 6'8'' 140 kg monster battling Travis Banks. *Check out the roster of wrestlers here - http://www.impactprowrestling.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=47&Itemid=43 *
The annoying comment that is always made is "it's just fake and the wrestlers don't actually hit each other" however having several years of Martial Arts experience in Karate and Taekwondo I know that these guys and gals have significant athletic ability and strength to be able to absorb the falls and punishment on their bodies that they experience every show and practice session.
The next show is on the 7th of December 2013 at the Lynfield Rec Center - Nightmare Before Christmas (Fans bring the weapons) with the main event between Travis Banks and the IPW Champion Vinnie Dunn.
Check them out here:
https://www.facebook.com/ImpactProwrestlingNZ
http://www.impactprowrestling.co.nz/ ( Site under construction at the publishing of this post).
Tickets at eventfinda.co.nz or at the door.
Lets check out some of the Action:
Alright so this weekend is another event that occurs throughout the year. The V8 Super Tourers. November 29th to December 1st 2013 at Hampton Downs. Check out the official site for more information:
http://www.v8st.co.nz/
I will have a full report on this for next week!
Until then have a fantastic time and perhaps I will see you at the V8 Super Tourers!
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