VW Portland 2010

VWMA Editor · 2009-11-24T03:06:30+00:00

Hi Everyone, No doubt most of you would have read the coverage of VW Warwick in the latest issue of VWMA. Warwick wrapped up a very successful 2009 VWMA drag racing series, and the support of Mike Kristen and Custom Bugs & Buses was crucial to the success of the series. I personally thank Mike for his support as the major sponsor and as an avid VW drag racer. For 2010, Mike has decided to concentrate solely on preparing and racing his stable of VW drag cars, and as such will be present at the track as a competitor, but not as the major sponsor. The 2010 VWMA drag racing series welcomes on board Mick Motors as the major sponsor. As you know, the Mick Motors drag car driven by Rohan Keylock was the Fastest 8 Runner-up at Warwick, so Mick decided that sponsoring the 2010 series was the next logical step. Thanks Mick. VW Portland kicks off the 2010 series on February 19th-21st. The programme and event details are available at www.vwma.net.au and registration is now open. The programme includes a dune buggy day on the Friday, which was run for the first time this year and proved very popular. One piece of news not mentioned in the latest issue was the winner of the State Of Origin Drag Racing trophy, which went to Queensland again and literally came down to the number of Qld competitors who support the weekends. Hopefully this will be challenged next year. See you on the track. Cheers Craig

JVLRacing Custom Title Time!

1,100 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 25 Feb 2010, 10:46 am

#764321

dangerous wrote:
JVLRacing wrote:Mike christians drag car go? results?
Scroll up, its all there John.

6.09 @123.7mph from another post.

Looking forward to more pictures and video.

Thanku Dave.....

Doctor Officially Full-On Dubber

363 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 25 Feb 2010, 11:20 am

#764325

dangerous wrote:Are there ANY videos yet?

I should have some this afternoon to post 😉

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Any car so nice you can't drive it in the rain.. is too damn nice to enjoy

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 25 Feb 2010, 11:56 am

#764332

I'm working on some too... Still buzzin'!

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

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

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 25 Feb 2010, 12:05 pm

#764335

JVLRacing wrote:Mike christians drag car go? results?

the time was good.
It will be quicker when he geTs the gear change right.
I didnt see it have a smooth run all weekend.
The old dog put on a good show it had a fair few smooth runs.

😂🤪😂🤪😂
car forums. where a lot of peoples good intentions end up taking a good old car off the road forever never ever to see the road again. 🥲

JVLRacing Custom Title Time!

1,100 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 25 Feb 2010, 12:11 pm

#764337

ian.mezz wrote:
JVLRacing wrote:Mike christians drag car go? results?
the time was good.
It will be quicker when he geTs the gear change right.
I didnt see it have a smooth run all weekend.
The old dog put on a good show it had a fair few smooth runs.

with the chassis set up also, should be quickest....
No Trent with hes car? now thats something to look at

thanku Ian

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 25 Feb 2010, 2:46 pm

#764354

Thanks Doc, and Simon, looking forward to them!

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

Doctor Officially Full-On Dubber

363 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 25 Feb 2010, 4:20 pm

#764378

As Promised...

http://vimeo.com/9722562

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Any car so nice you can't drive it in the rain.. is too damn nice to enjoy

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 25 Feb 2010, 5:25 pm

#764393

THANKS!!

Heaps of pics here:
http://www.brassmunkymedia.com.au/?page_id=592&album=1&gallery=64&show=slide

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

Doctor Officially Full-On Dubber

363 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 25 Feb 2010, 6:48 pm

#764405

dangerous wrote:THANKS!!

Heaps of pics here:
http://www.brassmunkymedia.com.au/?page_id=592&album=1&gallery=64&show=slide

Cheers for that! I love it when people start linking my site, saves me doing it, especially when its posted on that many forums that I forget some!

Linking to the slideshow has also made me aware of a problem i didnt know existed, might have to get that sorted soon!

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humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 25 Feb 2010, 6:52 pm

#764406

Great effort there Chris.... Awesome experiment there.... That feature on the 7D works well.... Must give it a shot...

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 25 Feb 2010, 7:39 pm

#764419

OLD-DOG wrote:Dear Mat...have posted these sand buggies for you as you displayed some interest in riding in one.The 1300
unit seemed to accelerate like my drag car & what these guys do with them on the side of the dunes is
something trying to explain it with words is impossible.Portland was well organised thanks to Hughesy & reasonably
well represented.Seeing Mike's low six was very rewading to watch & a testament to his persistence.Rod aka Ned
Kelly 6.41 on a 6.4 was a good calculation for a thief !!!The Dog's engine I found had been chained up with the
limiter indicator on 8,400 & the engine cutting spark @8k. On my last run I got game and looked at the tacho as it
went flat in 3rd.It has been a wonder with the numbers being down for its power but has given the old fellow some
bum in it time.Have a go at this immaculate Mitso buggy..Regards-Ross.

Thanks Dog, and thanks to all those that went this year and for those with pics and vid too.

All week end I was wishing I was there, even at Dubs by the Pub run, I was still at the Portland track in my head, gotta say the drive wasn't so tedious this year 😂😂.
Dog I also must say those buggies are awsome having done a few laps at last years event. Hence I fully plan to be there next year, in the sand AND on the drag strip 🙂.

Andrew must be a happy camper with what you could call top billing in the photo dept. Man he's got that little engine doing the stuff....and wheelies will always get the cameras clicking. Well done mate.

ps which car is Shrapnel??

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 25 Feb 2010, 8:08 pm

#764428

Here's some from cruising Adelaide, the trip down, Portland port... Will load some images of the event and the drive back later...

Enjoy...

Lets go for a ride...

Enjoying a beer and a pizza at the Grange...

Sunset at the Grange...

The Adelaide Festival...

And so we begin...

Murray Bridge...

The breakdown part 1...

The problems...

Fixin' it...

The arrival...

The breakdown part 2... Out of fuel!!!!

Phoning a friend...

Home sweet home...

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

Doctor Officially Full-On Dubber

363 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 25 Feb 2010, 8:15 pm

#764434

More photos just went into my gallery here >>> http://www.brassmunkymedia.com.au/?page_id=592&album=1&gallery=64

Another 50 or so i think...

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typethreeking Wolfsburg Wizard

621 posts · joined May 2008 · 25 Feb 2010, 8:17 pm

#764436

matt, daves car is the red beetle in the above pics, the shot is from behind, anyone else have pic of daves car

BEING ASPIRATED FEELS GREAT BUT BEING BLOWN TAKES THING TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL....

Aircooled Antics Learner Dubber

1 post · joined Nov 2009 · 25 Feb 2010, 8:31 pm

#764442

Cheers Matt, yep i'm a happy camper! Car ran perfect all weekend with all runs between 8.53 and 8.27 at 80-82mph. Unfortunately the ring and pinion was not sounding so good after the 4th run on sun. so that will need attention....again🙁 My driving was pretty bad though, with some very poor reaction times and two reds for the w.end!
Thanks everyone for the photos and Chris for that awsome vid. My motor sounds a bit sick in slo mo, can we see it in normal speed too??
Was a super w.end and was great to see so many veedubbers having a good time. Thanks to all who had any part in making this event happen.

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 25 Feb 2010, 8:32 pm

#764443

Thanks Troy....found it in Brassmonkey's latest. Cheers

Hey Mr Monkey... way kool shots, thanks.

Oh and you too Simon, the photo diary... very nice.

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete

1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 25 Feb 2010, 9:07 pm

#764457

Hi !! All !! , well great trip over all , even after a little red light in final (- .029) . Can not thank everyone enough that came along to crew and Vwma , vw Australia , Westside Mufflers , Dangerous Dave Engineering , Rod Richardson for helping me to attend this year event .
Was not going to attend this year as I'm fixing up our house so after being invited , we had less then 2weeks to be race ready .
My engine wasn't ready so Rod step up with is from his 48ida bug (11.47sec all steel)
His engine (more power) , less weight (No dry sump , nitrous equipment ) had me excited for a good et from my car.
Car really like the extra power on tap , layed back on wheelie bars , good burnouts , felt real smooth to.
After Sunday morning test & tune run , we had a hard clutch peddle so motor was pulled out and found clutch plate was loose . Fix just in time as first round was called to start line .
Won all rounds of racing (4 wins) so was very happy with car going into final against Rod Penrose .
Car seemed to roll while waiting for green light ,then red lighted my race away ( I still won to the other end of track 😁)

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Feb 2010, 9:19 pm

#764464

Well done on making the final Pete, and congratulations to Rod P for the win.

Sounds like another great event, great photos too!
Al 👍

www.dasrestoparts.com.au

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 25 Feb 2010, 9:22 pm

#764465

Cheers Matt....

Here's some more....

Friday night we went out a little late and only caught a couple of the V8's cooking their cars.... As you can see, this one seems to have caught alight!!! 😀

The next morning I slept in, so missed the cruise.... But I did catch the cars at the waterfront....

Spotted this one pretty quick... Sorta stood out from the crowd....😂

And this Victorian Fatty looked pretty tough!!!.... Nick and George have some pretty tough customer cars!!!!

Doc's been busy...

And I'm sure you know the rest....

See Craig.... Brian really was working.... Honest!

The wheelie beast at rest....

Later that day....

Woof!

Mister Kelly?

But whats with that wheel?

Racing anyone?

Yeah.... It's porn....

My favourite car of the weekend....

More action...

In the pits...

Nick holding court...

Later that evening...

Sunday...

Broken.... Sorta...

Him too....

Andrew getting high!

Heading back to Radilaide...

Done....

FUCH your early!

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Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete

1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 25 Feb 2010, 9:26 pm

#764466

Saturday Qualifiers ,
60ft , 1/8 , mph
1.569 , 7.207 , 95.95
1.486 , 6.890 , 97.83
1.488 , 6.896 , 99.12

Sunday rounds , dialed in 6.88 , start line rpm 7300, shifting by feel
1.512 , 6.986 , 93.73
1.519 , 7.005 , 97.83
1.508 , 6.925 , 97.83 (yep 2 the same )
1.497 , 6.876 , 98.90
1.715 , 7.247 , 97.40 spun tyres , then out to the right of track , red light -.029
Was happy over all , car loves the extra 45hp . Will see if Rod will let me go to willowbank for a run ( high10's)

Doctor Officially Full-On Dubber

363 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 25 Feb 2010, 11:41 pm

#764485

Just a thought, Would anyone like to see some of my images from the weekend as desktop wallpapers? Any particular sizes or images?

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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 26 Feb 2010, 10:24 am

#764496

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 26 Feb 2010, 1:42 pm

#764518

Doctor wrote:Just a thought, Would anyone like to see some of my images from the weekend as desktop wallpapers? Any particular sizes or images?

I'd like to see many more of the images! 🙂

Boostn Wolfsburg Wizard

657 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 26 Feb 2010, 2:43 pm

#764533

Awesome pics guys thanks heaps!!!

Chris how do we get some of these pics?

Simon thanks for coming over for the catch up...coool

but get rid of that gay pic of me please.

The red rag looks hot and is just begging for boost.

VOLLKOMMEN ART
nick@vollkommenart.com

Speed and Style

Doctor Officially Full-On Dubber

363 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 26 Feb 2010, 7:41 pm

#764599

colonel mustard wrote:
Doctor wrote:Just a thought, Would anyone like to see some of my images from the weekend as desktop wallpapers? Any particular sizes or images?
I'd like to see many more of the images! 🙂

I threw a whole bunch more up last night 😉

http://www.brassmunkymedia.com.au/?page_id=592&album=1&gallery=64

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Any car so nice you can't drive it in the rain.. is too damn nice to enjoy

Doctor Officially Full-On Dubber

363 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 26 Feb 2010, 7:44 pm

#764600

Boostn wrote:Awesome pics guys thanks heaps!!!

Chris how do we get some of these pics?

Simon thanks for coming over for the catch up...coool

but get rid of that gay pic of me please.

The red rag looks hot and is just begging for boost.

PM Sent mate 😉

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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 26 Feb 2010, 8:20 pm

#764606

http://www.brassmunkymedia.com.au/wp-content/gallery/portland-vw-drags-2010/mg_6257.jpg

Check out the dude watching the front wheel.

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 26 Feb 2010, 8:27 pm

#764608

There really is some awesome photography there Chris!
So much information available if you look closely.

These guys could do with some stiffer tortion bars.
This is one reason axles break.

Also note how most squat down more on the drivers side.
Is that the side that most of you guys broke axles on?

http://www.brassmunkymedia.com.au/wp-content/gallery/portland-vw-drags-2010/mg_6596.jpg

http://www.brassmunkymedia.com.au/wp-content/gallery/portland-vw-drags-2010/mg_7800.jpg

http://www.brassmunkymedia.com.au/wp-content/gallery/portland-vw-drags-2010/mg_8046.jpg

http://www.brassmunkymedia.com.au/wp-content/gallery/portland-vw-drags-2010/mg_6908.jpg

Here is Ross' with 28mm bars:

http://www.brassmunkymedia.com.au/wp-content/gallery/portland-vw-drags-2010/mg_7761.jpg

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 26 Feb 2010, 8:36 pm

#764610

Boostn wrote:Simon thanks for coming over for the catch up...coool

but get rid of that gay pic of me please.

The red rag looks hot and is just begging for boost.

It was great to finally meet you guys.... And get to see the toys you guys have.... Shame the weekend didn't go so well for you, but my god those cars have some poke!!! 😁 I have another pic of you I can post instead if you like?... Funny you should mention some boost for the Rag.... I took Pat (the owner) for a blast in my car a few weeks back (when he visited WA) and I think he got the message.... It might happen!.... On that note.... I took the POS out for a spin today and got a Defect Notice from the local plod... That's the second time in 20 months!!!!

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

matt Insano Dub Head

743 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 26 Feb 2010, 8:46 pm

#764611

bugger!!!!

matt
aka choco