36hp challenge

Kombi_Rescue · 2010-03-21T08:26:42+00:00

Just guaging a bit of feed back to determine whether a 36hp challenge/cup will work in Australia. The concept will be based on US classes and be a ciber type record which will require the SPIRIT of competition. This allows anyone anywhere in Australia to compete in a sactioned drag race event with the only requirement being your timing slip as proof. Am happy to get this off the ground as I think its a brillant challenge which wont rely on BIG pockets .....more old school knowledge...........After competing at speedweek on the salt the land speed title will be internationally reconized..stands at 73.4mph.A quick run down on classes include a stone stock 36er....{SS] dual card open [DSS] period super charger etc and new age turbo 36ers.......hope a few of you guys see the fun and potential in having a bit of safe fun cheers steve

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 7 Oct 2010, 6:31 pm

#806355

General salt lake rules........info@dlra.org.com.au

36hp challenge rules..........burlybug@comcast.net

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

58camper Wolfsburg Wizard

591 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Oct 2010, 6:37 pm

#806362

Here is a couple of links to various websites.

Running here in Oz means you have to follow the DLRA ( Dry Lakes Racers Australia) rules which are a tad different to the US (say Bonnevile) rules. Here you must run a roll cage which is not a requirement in the US for the 36 HP Challenge and tyres must be fitted with metal valve stems. They are the primary differences.

http://www.saltflats.com/36_HP.html

http://www.dlra.org.au/index.htm

http://www.burlyb.com/

Let me know if you need further info,

countrybuggybill

coletrickle Wolfsburg Wizard

661 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 11 Oct 2010, 8:33 pm

#807098

A few calls to the cla brothers and we have possibly a 2 car team one stone stock and one supercarged.gonna have to do some serious planning for this.Plus muller is gonna be tough to beat!I hear he has some serious skunk works going on!wish i had some inside info on his new 36.I've only got inside info on a couple of fast comodores from brisbane and that don't help a 36er.

coletrickle Wolfsburg Wizard

661 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 11 Oct 2010, 10:37 pm

#807129

The engine I had in mind although period correct to say the mid 60's,simply using a Vw stamped magneto means it don't get no love?

sander288 "Bolt-on Master"

1,404 posts · joined Aug 2008 · 12 Oct 2010, 12:30 pm

#807190

Greg you should get that Arnott out of moth balls for the salt...

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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 12 Oct 2010, 1:09 pm

#807195

You been intercepting my phone calls. Shaun?😏

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 12 Oct 2010, 1:31 pm

#807197

So the 36hp engine stays 36hp, with no mods at all?

Whats the differing factor between competitors? (excluding the different in their body weights and how far they press the accelerators etc. etc.)

This sounds awesome and affordable 👍

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