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57 Oval first VW down new Drags strip.

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OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#130151
On Sat , I stand to do the first VW pass down the New WSID.
western Sydney International Dragway.
It may even be the first 4 Cylinder .
the only down point being the speedlimit applied because "no Ambulance on site"
um ah well 60 km/h...
But still the first pass with lights / timing functioning.
They need to simulate a car exploding mid track.....knowing my luck they will " pick on the VW " and get me to stop and run from the car while they run over and bump fire extinguishers against it.
Regards,Glenn>

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#130154
It may not be their choice your car is the exploding one 😀😀😀


OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#130155
well blower is not fitted yet,
and my de-tuned Pobjoy 1916 has done
thousands of " thrashed miles"
the gearbox is sadly another story
Regards,Glenn>

Softop Seriously Crusin Dubber

167 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#130158
Just out of interest -for us bush folk- where is the strip located?
Roger.
If you drive fast enough you're past the accident before it happens !

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#130170
OvalGlen wrote:well blower is not fitted yet,
and my de-tuned Pobjoy 1916 has done
thousands of " thrashed miles"
the gearbox is sadly another story

mmm I thought you built it ?


Flintstones Custom Title Time!

1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#130186
do you know when if officially opens for proper racing?
cheers

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#130261
Just out of interest -for us bush folk- where is the strip located?
The new Drag track is right behind the Eastern CReek circuit track.

Dino the first race is on this Sunday

The first BIG event is the Summer Nationals on the 6, 7 and 8th of FEB.

We will be there and have entered the Beetle in the Super Street cat
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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waltermitty Legend when my beer goggles are on

1,993 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#130346
Dave , will there be top fuelers there for the Nats. Does anyone know of a web site for them?I have looked but no luck.
Mitchell
23 windows ...8 too many!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#130361
Mitch

The summer nats will be the best event to see all the top cars. Yes the Top Fuel will be there.

I had a look around this arvo

Saw Glenn Yes looks like he is the first one to drive a VW down the strip.
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#130423
this is the best Drag strip in the World.!
The first car to run down the New Strip was a 1957 Oval Beetle.
Two officials are VW fans (Macca & Glenn)
I saw Dave and the Driver for Vintage VwDrag Car there to look around.
- What did you think of it Dave???????
of course I had to take some pics........
.............1.staging area.
.............2. staging area - notice finishing touches
Regards,Glenn>

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#130426
1.A peek toward the starting line from under the control tower.

2. Through the Ovals window to the burn out area.
Regards,Glenn>

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#130428
1. hanging out the widow looking to the burn out area.
2. The first cars away .. left meeting director and right Oval . pic courtesy of Macca.oh I lost .......
Regards,Glenn>

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#130429
I took some pics whilst driving down strip but they did not turn out.
1. Return road - way down beyond the display boards.

2. Return road - approaching the display boards.
Regards,Glenn>

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#130431
1. return road at Burn out Pad.

2. Rear view from start burn out area.
Regards,Glenn>

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#130432
1. way down the track in the braking area.

2. the sand trap - for those that lose brakes completely. - also see there is a safety net beyond this.
Regards,Glenn>

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#130436
Jan 18 sun Test Event Cancelled. due prep.
Jan 21 wed Night Street Meet - should be Big Crowd.
Jan 24 sat Test Event . most classes -Not Top fuel.
Jan 25 sun Test & Tune . Top Fuel . should be great viewing.
Jan 28 Wed Night Street Meet.
Feb 4 wed Test and tune.
Feb 6 fri Qualifying - unreal Towards Summer Nats - Gret Viewing.
Feb 7 sat first rounds of Sum Nats.
Feb 8 sun Sum Nats Finals. The Full Deal.
Regards,Glenn>

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#130448
now this is going to be Professionally Prepared Track.
So Lots Of Traction.!
It has everything state of the art- the timing system / the media set up / the
track finish...etc

there is still development work to make it family oriented and Corporate featured .
Regards,Glenn>

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#130542
Pushed Jack down the track yesterday in his pram!