VW Warwick 2012 - September 29-30th

VWMA Editor · 2012-08-15T11:18:00+00:00

Hi All, It seems a long time since the action on the track at the Sydney VW Drags, but VW Warwick is just around the corner on September 29-30th. This is the seventh year for Warwick, the weekend that started it all, and it's still very cool that the Australian Volkswagen community can have its own drag racing series. A comment was made to me at the recent Valla Spectacular that more VW drag cars have been built in the last seven years than the in the last seventeen years! Let's hope we can keep that momentum happening. The VW Warwick section on the VWMA website has now been updated and registrations are now open - www.vwma.net.au Registration forms and payment must be received by Friday 21st September. Sydney had 94 entrants - can Warwick take back the title for the most drag car entries? The good news is that the prices have remained the same, as has the successful two day racing programme. A new gallery slideshow has also been added containing a few pictures of last year's event. This year I am hoping to produce a DVD of the action, which was sorely missed last year. I'm currently in talks with a production company who are keen to put an exciting highlights package together, which if successful will also be done for Sydney 2013. On the track, the number of drag cars now cracking into the Top VW Shootout is growing. The cut-off for Warwick this year is again 7.49. With some of the form shown at Sydney it's likely that a few of the new drag buggies and watercooled cars will fall into this bracket. Should be interesting. Of course there will be a cash incentive for the first driver to dip into the 5 second times - more info to follow. See you on the track. Cheers Craig Hughes Editor / Part-time drag racer ps Trevor Luckhurst from Qld has the honour of #1 entrant for VW Warwick 2012

bronte17 Casual Dubber

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Good stuff Craig sorry I missed you this week catch up next week

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

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Look forward to meeting you Simon.

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 1 Sep 2012, 9:27 pm

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Stanley wrote:Look forward to meeting you Simon.

It's been a long time coming Andrew.... Looking forward to catching up with all you guys.

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1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 10 Sep 2012, 4:33 pm

#921531

Hi All,

Entries for the weekend are beginning to stack up nicely, but I would appreciate those who are intending to compete to enter sooner than later, if only for the sake of my stress levels (the doctor always told me drag racing was bad for my health….). The PDF print version of the entry form is now available if the online process is not an option. Please remember that the dinner on the Saturday evening must be pre-booked with your entry if your are wishing to attend - I unfortunately had to turn people away last year as the dinner is catered on a pre-booked number of people.

I hope all car preparations are going well. I know that Rose Merrett, Rodney Penrose and Aaron Roberts have dyno sessions completed or underway, and that the Vintage VeeDub car had a successful test'n'tune last week. Barry Roberts also makes his return to the drivers seat at the wheel of his subaru motivated camper after hip surgery sidelined him last year. Apparently, he has plans to upset a certain black rotary powered bus….

The VWMA drag buggy has had modifications to the suspension in an attempt to tame the beast from wheel standing through second gear - entertainment for the crowd, but time wasted waving at the sky! Stan Pobjoy is planning to run his open wheeler this year, and we welcome Simon Thompson from WA competing for the first time at a VWMA round behind the wheel of the Wayne Penrose blue sports sedan. The Loco Gringos from Victoria have been hard at it on the track with four cars planning to make the trip up, while a rumoured three others may also be Qld bound.

After the Sydney event, Chris Bolton leads the drivers points championship, and his efforts along with the record number of entrants, means that NSW is well ahead to claim the State Of Origin trophy away from Qld. This could be the first time since the inception of the series that the trophy heads south, and the early list of entries for Warwick would suggest this to be a real possibility!

See you on the track

Cheers
Craig Hughes
Editor / Part-time drag racer

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humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 10 Sep 2012, 6:15 pm

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This gonna be a massive weekend.... So looking forward to catching up with you all, but I would like to expressly thank Wayne Penrose for offering my the opportunity drive his Sports Sedan.... It is an amazingly generous offer, and one hope to take full advantage off.... I'd also like to thank Ben Robinson for being my taxi to and from Brizzy airport too, plus his generous supply of camping gear for the duration.... You guys rock!

Catch you all there!

Simon

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with have been to the dyno shop.
we did 18 runs and did a bit of fine tuning on the holley .
rose gained a few more HP.
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36 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 16 Sep 2012, 7:47 am

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Hi quick question,sat dinner is it only for drivers,how can i pre book,any more info ,cheers MICK R

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1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 17 Sep 2012, 9:54 am

#922410

Hi All,

This is the last week to enter VW Warwick with entries closing this Friday September 21st. The magic number of entries to chase is 94, set by Sydney in February. As of today I have 50 VWs racing - fair slice to go, but then again, this is the mad rush week to send through entries.

This year a professional video will be created by Circleworks Sports Media, run by Brian White. VWMA readers will be familiar with Brian's excellent feature and show photos in each issue, and the video will be just as spectacular. It will cover the three days of action, and aside from the on-track footage, there will be coverage of the pit action, street parade and display on Saturday morning, interviews, tech and race tips, and on board footage. The video will be available as both an online download and in hard copy by November 1st when the next issue of VWMA will be released. I know Brian's work and dedication to the VW cause, and I'm very pleased to be working with him on such a great product.

A reminder again that all pre-paid gate passes and other driver/crew essentials will be waiting for you at the track. The VWMA office will be open all day Friday near the track tower for those arriving early, and I encourage everyone to get your paperwork done first thing when you arrive.

See you on the track

Cheers
Craig Hughes

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Heh heh - 51 now Craig.

Work better bl@@dy get me back home to Brissie in time !!!

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So looking forward to this!👍

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3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 17 Sep 2012, 6:02 pm

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Any of the Southerners making the trip up?

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1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 24 Sep 2012, 9:36 am

#923398

Hi All,

Entries are now closed for VW Warwick 2012 (email me today if you've only just crawled out from under your car and would still like to race) and a healthy field of 82 will line-up for the 1/8th mile. It's another quality field with some genuine contenders for the 5 second goal.

Gates for competitors are open Thursday and Friday, and the VWMA office will be set-up by late morning Friday near the control tower for drivers and crew to collect their paperwork and passes.

The weather at Warwick always throws some surprises our way (memories of last year's storm come creeping back) so it is strongly advised to be prepared and secure all tents and tarps and wayward items. The weather may again be unsettled so a word to the wise.

Other than that, I wish all a safe journey and see you on the track.

Cheers
Craig Hughes
Editor / Part-time drag racer

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