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Sides Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined May 2007 ·

#711736
I've been pretty quiet about the sprints, since I'd ended up with family commitments that weekend. But it now sounds like I may be able to juggle things slightly.... so there's a possibility...

(thanks Daimo for the gentle hassling about being soft btw 😉 )
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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#711740
Craig Torrens wrote:
hellbugged wrote:Craig Torrens, how many VW's do you have that actually go or are they just dyno skanks !!!!


Damo, I don't have any that go around corners anymore 😂

Besides, if i was going I wouldn't be driving a vw !!!!

Pity about the low numbers.....this will be a great event.

Soft.....what's the rag top, show pony???......it has a roll cage, four wheels and 138HP of totally reliable 1916, what more do you need?



GREAT SIDES!.....and don't take it to hard, i've been hassling everyone so the event will fill and we can do it again next year..more the merrier!

yes, my concern about the low numbers is that this might be a one off return to racing at the Nats without a decent response......C'MON it's such a great learning experience no matter what size engine or handling specs.......surely learning how your car handles in a safe enviroment is worth the time and effort.

last year i couldn't believe the size of the grid at Warwick, yet the couple of cicuit events that are put on at great time and expense on behalf of the organisers struggle big time......add up the seat time!!!!........i like Craig T's thought on how much $$$$ would the coppers fine be if caught testing your new donk or handling improvements on the street🤘

amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#711827
Wayne Penrose is taking 3 cars, Boris is running in Georges car. The others are invited. One or more got personal invites.

90% of the cars running dont have race prepped handling Craig. If you wanted to do it, you'd be there. There's no other excuses.

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#711844
Rose will be there in my 70 bug it has 77 HP and it looks fast toooooooo😂😂😂😂
😂🤪😂🤪😂
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#711848
No noise from the V Force grid as yet should we wait till the last minute
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#711880
amazeer wrote:If you wanted to do it, you'd be there. There's no other excuses.
I couldn't be bothered.......there ya go no more excuses.


vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#711883
well thats the most piss poor one i have ever heard

Perhaps we had better tell u the date for next year so u have 380 days to think up something better
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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VWMA Editor Custom Title Time!

1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#711901
I'm always humbled when people make the effort to support the drag racing events hosted by VWMA. Therefore, I always try, where deadlines permit, to return the support for VW events around the country.

When it comes to motorsport events, I'm not so good at spectating, so over the last six months I have been working on my Fvee, and all going well with the practice at Morgan Park tomorrow, I'll be there racing at the sprints. I just have to remember that there are corners to go around....

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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#711905
Craig Torrens wrote:
amazeer wrote:If you wanted to do it, you'd be there. There's no other excuses.
I couldn't be bothered.......there ya go no more excuses.
aaaawwww, how sad 🙁

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#711938
hey Craig
that HUGHES special is looking like a John Player Special dressed in black yum
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#711940
come on Craig Tor chuck a sicky

and show us all of those 138 poniesatthewheels
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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VWMA Editor Custom Title Time!

1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#711942
Yes Dave, an interesting story about the logbook to be told in the pits....

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#711957
vw54 wrote:come on Craig Tor chuck a sicky

and show us all of those 138 poniesatthewheels


In two weeks it should have 145hp 😂


hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#711958
bit late then tho

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#711961
not for what i want it for 😁


hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#711962
yeah, i here on label you........

"Track to the future"


😏

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#711966
just "Blast from the past"


hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#711968
okay........change of tact.......

PLEASE CRAIGY will you come and play wif us 🙄

STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#712063
bigrudi wrote:its free to watch should start at around 9.30 all going well cheers Rudi
thanks rudi, the leave forms are in, i should be there if all goes well
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rose doin it for d girls

2,036 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·

#712067
come on craigey I need someone to give me pointers on how to fang Ian's bug around the track pretty pretty please lol
Craig Torrens wrote:just "Blast from the past"

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#712071
In two weeks it should have 145hp
what are u doing an upgade to the spark plugs
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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NuZo Officially Full-On Dubber

286 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#712081
this thread is awesome! unfortunetly i cant go due to work commitments, i had my eyes keen on watching tho. cant even do that 🙁

Iv been spreading the word. some Subaru RX drivers, some commodores etc. none are too keen, their all pussy's IMO.

Wish i could make it tho 🙁 and gl hf to all going! make sure theres plenty of vids for youtube!!!

rose doin it for d girls

2,036 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·

#712088
That looks like heaps of fun.

Can I have a go pretty please lol



VWMA Editor wrote:I'm always humbled when people make the effort to support the drag racing events hosted by VWMA. Therefore, I always try, where deadlines permit, to return the support for VW events around the country.

When it comes to motorsport events, I'm not so good at spectating, so over the last six months I have been working on my Fvee, and all going well with the practice at Morgan Park tomorrow, I'll be there racing at the sprints. I just have to remember that there are corners to go around....

VWMA Editor Custom Title Time!

1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#712136
For you Rose, sure thing (I'll just need to check with the clerk of the course first).

Practice went well today. A few minor things to sort, but overall a very good day. 3 sessions of 8 laps. The Rapiers were also out for some practice.

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#712143
Craig H......

just had a thought that it might be worth asking the company/guys that did the video footage DVD at Warwick 2008, if they would be interested in covering the supersprint.............they certainly did a great job and from memory, they didn't charge a fee, just made the return out of the DVD's sold?.................i know how hard is to get good film's of thse events, broken promises etc.....

where were they based?

..........i'll sign up for a couple of copies........one for Craig Torrens so he can see what he missed out on 😘

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#712150
Craig Torrens wrote:so I can run a Lancer EVO then
So Craig

Do we have a case of see no Evo,
hear no Evo
fear no Evo?

Stole that line from another forum member

Steve

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#712159
😂😂..yeah send me a dvd and the "how to build a 1776 in five years" book as well !!! 😂


hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#712168
oh dear Craig, i understand any four digit number apart from 1916 freaks you right out.....so i'll pay that one 🥲.....

but bare with me here

retort...

yeah, i did build it myself, in between 3 jobs, family, big kids and small kids, fixing the rest of the car to be ready for it and someone elses race car too......it's not rocket science despite what some people would have you believe.......then you know what i did???.....took it out for the exact purpose it was built for ..........propelling a VW, not dyno 😂

you should just equip the bat cave with an engine dyno, save having all those VW's gathering dust and rust.....be a lot cheaper😂........hell you could store the dyno and full catalouge of slighlty different "spec" specials in the space that just one of those beetles takes up 😘

.....boo moo hoo ha ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#712250
hellbugged wrote:oh dear Craig, i understand any four digit number apart from 1916 freaks you right out.....so i'll pay that one 🥲.....

but bare with me here

retort...

yeah, i did build it myself, in between 3 jobs, family, big kids and small kids, fixing the rest of the car to be ready for it and someone elses race car too......it's not rocket science despite what some people would have you believe.......then you know what i did???.....took it out for the exact purpose it was built for ..........propelling a VW, not dyno 😂

you should just equip the bat cave with an engine dyno, save having all those VW's gathering dust and rust.....be a lot cheaper😂........hell you could store the dyno and full catalouge of slighlty different "spec" specials in the space that just one of those beetles takes up 😘

.....boo moo hoo ha ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

Ha ha...........bit sensitive when the muds thrown your way hey !!!!