VW NATIONALS DRAG DAY

buzzbug · 2004-04-10T07:29:20+00:00

Here are some shots from the first half of the day.

amazer kombi pilot

3,187 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Apr 2004, 7:37 pm

#159522

I had a good day. If you can call breaking $1000 worth of someone elses custom hewland gears good. Car was running a full second slower than what it should have been as well. Ran 14.6 with same motor in a kombi. Ran 13.8 in same car at Adelaide. Best I could muster here was 14.9. The track is 500 metres long instead of 400. Thats my excuse. But looking on the bright side, I got both cars there and back in one day!!! It was a shame to see so many VW retirements. Not a good day for our image I dont think.

Its an awesome venue for drag racing. Great viewing. Great PA. Nice pits. A world away from Oran Park. No alcohol is good too. Keeps all the dickheads in check so its a stress free environment for families. I wouldnt have minded a couple of brews myself, but the benefits outway the costs. A cool hairpin to fang around at the end of the strip too.

Now if only I could get a $2 bag of chips instead of a $3.50 cup.

Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf

byronbus dsk

4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 11 Apr 2004, 9:31 pm

#159577

It was an awesome day, thanks guys, i really enjoyed myself, even the V8's... Dave you did well!!!

www.dsk.com.au

Keith Haeusler Seriously Crusin Dubber

168 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 11 Apr 2004, 10:02 pm

#159599

Hi,
I`ll second that. Hats off to the organisers of the drags. Great day and well done.
Keith.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Apr 2004, 9:11 am

#159713

Well i had a great day / nite at the Drags.... Wasnt a bad guest termate at my time either I said i would go around the 20s mark .... and the best time i ran was a 20.1 and around 103 Kph... Pretty consistant except for the Semi finals when i broke out and ran 0.012 under my dial it.... Still i am in the money but it could have been a little more ,,,, next time

And speaking of next t ime if you want to see ALL vws get yr back side track side instead of sitting up in the grandstand... its only $25.00 more to run and have fun.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

bugboymatt Custom Title Time!

1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Apr 2004, 9:13 am

#159715

Anymore pics ! video clips !
Did Leigh's turbo 59 run ?

Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Apr 2004, 9:26 am

#159719

Yes he ran it no problems ....
Won the Gene Berg Trophy again.

[Edited on 11-4-2004 by vw54]

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Apr 2004, 9:36 am

#159724

I think Leigh did a 12.9?

Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

buzzbug Praise the lowered

1,992 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 12 Apr 2004, 9:52 am

#159734

here is the only other shot of your car that i i got costa.
if you want hi-res copies i can email them to you.

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some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs

amazer kombi pilot

3,187 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Apr 2004, 10:40 am

#159765

vw54 wrote:And speaking of next t ime if you want to see ALL vws get yr back side track side instead of sitting up in the grandstand... its only $25.00 more to run and have fun.

I believe that entry was $45 which included a pass for 1 crew member. If I read that right, you would be mad not to enter. Even if you dont race your car. 2 people pay $20 each to park in the spectator car park, which is a fair walk. Pay an extra $2.50 each and park in the pits!

Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf

bugboymatt Custom Title Time!

1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Apr 2004, 10:49 am

#159774

vw54 wrote:Yes he ran it no problems ....
Won the Gene Berg Trophy again.

How many times is that now ? anyone come close ?

Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.

XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 12 Apr 2004, 11:48 pm

#160228

yes email me at costa@swiftdsl.com.au

anyone get any vids i can host them if u email them to me

cheeers
Costa...