Definatly not as many cars from previous years.
If we are going to have trophies for the best cars,then the best cars deserve to get the trophies.
Independant judges,or no judging at all.
Your all welcome to come along and do the judging next year
Its hard work and time consuming,thats why club reps shouldnt have to do it,when they want to be enjoying the show.
Why not get Street Machine judges like you did years back,or invite interstate club members to judge your show.
Ok here is one "BIG" tip to make it better next year
hold it in Melbourne or Brisbane......
Keeping it real !
"Lame" idea.
Now... what was I doing again 🤪 🤪
Mike I see you got my memo, its the word of the week glad you're not afraid to use it.
I agree maybe there should be one grand prize winner judged by the participants and public for their "Take Home Ride" some good ideas here hopefully the VW gods are listening.
bitten by the bug..........several times
mike64 wrote:"Lame" idea.
no that was Raw
Keeping it real !
Benito, I see you got my memo re. the "Take Home Ride".
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
Hey Greg, my dad saw you @ Wakefield last year asking who the crazy guy was driving the black beetle, I told him it was the youngest guy @ heart, respect to you good sir.
bitten by the bug..........several times
feedback.. was good from where i stood, plenty to check out, and lots of people attending... the food was great and too cheap... Yeah, that bloody siren, that was annoying..
hold it in Melbourne or Brisbane......
totally extreamly LAME
,or invite interstate club members to judge your show.
yes good idea have ask on several occasions but no one interested they want to come along and enjoy theirselfs like we would do at there shows
This kind of feedback will ensure that fewer people put their hands up to help organise an event because listening to the 'style' of criticism when you have voluntarily given your time is just a PITA.
I used to organise events (not VW ones) and was happy to move on and wave tata to all the b^!!$h!t.
I hope that positive responses and helpful criticism will inspire the volunteers to do it all again to the best of their ability.
My 0.5c
i didn't get there this year😢 but on the toilet issue, hire port a loo's, i dont know what the costs are, an idea maybe, how do you all want the toilets to be, like home i bet.
Raffles, did you have raffles? A raffle drawn every hour, (only one ticket per person per raffle). decent prizes for the following, possibly $20 $10, $5, and $2 raffles, prizes to fit accordingly.
and we must know what kids want to see, how about a vee dub ride, plenty available, lucky dips.
you guys n girls must know what you want, put your ideas forward.
if you can drop prices just a smidge to get more in, do it. more sellers, more buyers, more of the better feedback.
And when you ask for feedback, some of the guys here just need to grin and bear it, and you have to be arrogant not to think that it was going to go all so smoothly on this subject.
so there are some of my suggestions and 5 cents worth.
Paul
Jak Rizzo wrote:Also, can we please seriously look at going to Eastern creek raceway next year, even if we only use the new short circuit to save on costs, it would be fantastic not to have to drive to Goulburn .
X2........the cost of entry (and any exrtra with a move to Eastern creek) is miniscule compared to the rest of the "journey" to make a weekend assult to compete in any motorsport.
More spectators surely would turn up to Eastern creek as well potentially more entrants?
hellbugged wrote:More spectators surely would turn up to Eastern creek as well potentially more entrants?
Using part of Eastern Creek (wont be full circuit) will be looked at as an option, but we need to realise that even at Wakefield there is no money in the event for the club. But then we may get more entries from the non-VW crowd if it is held in Sydney. And then there will be negative response to next years feedback thread. The money competitors save in fuel may be used up with more accomodation cost. Swings and roundabouts everywhere. I'll be voting for Eastern Creek if for no other reason than climatic reasons!!!
🙂 Not just a track hire cost comparison but ambulance, crash rescue and timing cost differences need to be looked at.
The entry fee refund offer for pre entrants worked very well this year in getting most entrants in a week before so I assume it will carry over. Late entry fee was enforced rigidly this year for the first time. I will preempt quite a hefty late entry fee next year regardless of venue to further encourage no entries on the day.
Plus if we have a pre event scrutiineering/doc checking session on the Friday it will be another enhancement.
If it is not at Wakefield I will miss the Paragon
🙁I like the vw show every year but the only thing that shits me is the entry through the gates,their not speed humps their small fences!
why cant they have the lowered cars enter through the exit nice and smooth oh and maybe free beers or icecream 👍
What eats me is the dust at the entry gates.
yep we have ask the Coucil to look at paving thoses areas and also errecting a secruity fence down the back
there on the drawing board but dont hold yr breath
amazeer wrote:If it is not at Wakefield I will miss the Paragon 🙁
Rose's Cafe is MUCH better than The Paragon.
👍I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
Now I'm not saying there is anything wrong with Fairfield or Wakefield it's organization, judging or content , I had an enjoyable weekend
On the Sunday after the Sydney drags, we went to a car show/ rally / protest held behind the grand stand at eastern creek. Plenty of room and good facilities
Im guessing if the creek is looked at for a racing option, the facility for a static show would also be researched whilst on the job...... That would be quite an event with racing and display happening together
Hi
In regard to the speed humps, I had great idea while I was standing at the gate.
Next year I will score some carpet off cuts to lay each side speed humps to smooth them out.
Eastern Creek would be good for a combined race & car show but we would be at the mercy of the weather, the Nationals doesn't have good record with weather.
To hire the venue and staff it would be another hurdle, to have access to the hard stand behind the pits would involve full track hire I think X$.
Love reading the constructive comments, we will take them on board
Steve
That would be quite an event with racing and display happening together
no that will not happen its too open to the elements
I thought it was great! I would not change a thing, the organisers did a wonderful job and should be honoured with a street parade in convertible beetles
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Good job for people donating their time no doubt about it. Would like to see something like a VW engine builder on the day doing a full rebuild and near end of day firing it up. That way all us non mechanical people would get to see something quite interesting. Maybe you have a race with different builders or just one. Sort of like "The Block"
Or a mobile dyno at the show would be great to see and keep punters engaged ? (If there is such a thing) Even though wasn't able to make it the events on the Sat night cruise. Think this is the way to go - especially cruising & supporting local VW business.
Linz
No! it was great the way it was, your idea is not good, the only ideas that are acceptable are the club vw ones they are the best!
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jolly roger wrote:No! it was great the way it was, your idea is not good, the only ideas that are acceptable are the club vw ones they are the best!
Don't get out much ay !! They asked for constructive input...douche
I like the mobile dyno idea. They do exist, though I dont know how mobile they are and how much hassle it is to set them up, or who has one. There could be more trophies on offer for top hp in different categories. It would only work if the company who owns the dyno thinks it would be worth their time bringing it out and whether they could make money out of it.
jolly roger wrote:No! it was great the way it was, your idea is not good, the only ideas that are acceptable are the club vw ones they are the best!
Sounds like a spin doctor employed by the wonderfully,beautiful,dedicated,can do no wrong people at club vee dub!!!!
😂😂 Ok Thay did a great job lets leave it at that.
t1 time wrote:jolly roger wrote:No! it was great the way it was, your idea is not good, the only ideas that are acceptable are the club vw ones they are the best!
Sounds like a spin doctor employed by the wonderfully,beautiful,dedicated,can do no wrong people at club vee dub!!!!
😂😂 Ok Thay did a great job lets leave it at that.
No not a spin doctor ...a Revolution Professor just cheerfully and freely giving my support to those people who put in all that effort to organising the best VW show in Australia .....
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