1303Steve wrote:Hi
Bad luck about today, I hope everyone gets home safe and sound.
I listen to a lot of talk back radio while I'm at work or in the garage.
A Kiwi by the name of Ken Ring, predicted this weather event last year in his weather almanac. The moon pays a huge part in weather and it was very close to earth recently.
Steve
Unfortunately Ken and all the weather stations for the last week have been saying 80% to 90% chance of rain all day !
Sooner or later we are going to have to start listening to them.
Hope everyone from interstate gets home safe.
Bad luck. Feel for you Craig. What are the odds of picking 2 abnormally wet weekends. Must be devastating.
Got back home just after midnight, shit drive home, absolutely pissing down on the M7 windows fogging up due to everthing wet in the van. Then heavy rain till Yass, and then thick fog from Glenrowen to Melbourne 80kms an hour dangerous as anything. And yes it's sunny in Melbourne.😂
Chin up Craig, feel for you, Roll on Warwick.
Michael
Just wanted to say to Craig, thanks for all your hard work mate. Was gonna bring my 2 boys out to watch and we were all bummed that it was rained out. And as someone who runs outdoor events regularly, and has been spectacularly rained out, just keep at it mate. We're right behind you and the weather will come good eventually. 👍
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mmmm what a trip for Pizza.... thanks Dino, Pizza's were great.
Home just now after a 2400km road trip and no bloody track time. Oh well, thanks for trying Craig and all those that travelled to the track anyway. We had a pretty wet but uneventful cruise down and back to WSID. Friday night was our highlight.....Ben, Morgs, Bilby, Tony and I had a few sherbets that we enjoyed once back from Dino's Pizza Joint. I took a few pics that I'll share once I unload the Kombi 🙂
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Ian,
that is one very dedicated Vee Dubber there (photo 2 above). Hats off to him 👍
Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build."Ian,
that is one very dedicated Vee Dubber there (photo 2 above). Hats off to him"
Yep Michael travelled on his own & made the best of it. Good job!
essex wrote:"Ian,
that is one very dedicated Vee Dubber there (photo 2 above). Hats off to him"
Yep Michael travelled on his own & made the best of it. Good job!
hE needs a award for top effort .
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My few pics, hardly worthy but considering we had a non-event, it's the best I got 🙂
Day 2 morning at Johns River Crossing, about 23 k's north of Taree.......rain when we parked, rain during the night and rain in the morning. Not a good sign !
The cool Garage at Johns River Crossing. est. 1895
Arrival at WSID. First in line after a 1200 km journey......it had bucketed down only 3 k's from the track, this is the last dry tarmac we saw for the weekend. 🙁
Before we could get into the pit area a few other arrived
and one for Morgan .... the things we do for entertainment in the wee hours. ......... still raining 😉
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Drunky Morgs loved that angle!!!!!! Just look at it!!!! Just look at it!!!!❗❗😂😂😂😂
Good to hear all the long distance travelers made it home safely.
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whathaveidone wrote:Drunky Morgs loved that angle!!!!!! Just look at it!!!! Just look at it!!!!❗❗😂😂😂😂
😂 😂 Yeah, drunky Morgs was classic. "Michaels slammed , one piece front, pop-top camper drag T4 "....
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Ian, I don't think that guy with the VW flags should get an award, he needs psychiatric help.
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it takes all kinds 😊😵
so hows the sessions going 🤪
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Damn shame about the weather but shit happens. Still, looking at the positives got to meet up with those who braved the conditions (or were hoping for a miracle like me).
I had my Wife and daughter with me so trip was good family bonding plus she got to spend almost 24hrs with her rellies.
Got to test out the tow car (Mitsy Outlander, FWD, 2.4lt) and it exceeded expectations. Around 11lts/100 kms.
Also tested out my trailer which towed well, however I’m going to add a deflector on the front. Car looked like an offroad buggy by the time a got home with all the mud kicked up plus a few stone chips.
and just to give us all the shits, its a beautiful sunny day today in Sydney
vw54 wrote:BLOODY SYDNEY WEATHER
.... yep.... cant say i miss it ,was nice day out here ,(DUBBO) glad i deciced to stay home ...theres still some serious talk of a purpose built strip out here , so wont have to travel much
...the POLICE..never think it's as funny as you do
plans of new strip , think 1/8 mile,
...the POLICE..never think it's as funny as you do
Matt still got his excitement for the weekend on the highway back from Dino's pizza st around 120km's!!
BEING ASPIRATED FEELS GREAT BUT BEING BLOWN TAKES THING TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL....
Wasn't me man, wet road and 100k speed limit.....😂😂
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VWMA Editor wrote:No drags sorry - gave it my best shot. No new date. I'll be in contact with all drivers next week.
Times up .......
Step up to get out !!!
Yeah TIC TOC date please
Or at least some contact / information
Step up to get out !!!
I received this email from Craig 4/07/13
Hi All,
Mmm - the less said about last weekend the better. Although, I must thank all, especially those with the same eternal optimism who arrived at the track, for the continuing support. Although at this very moment the thoughts of drag racing are less than attractive, there will be a Sydney 2014, and the date will be announced in the next month or so.
Now down to business. I have three options I would to offer pre-paid Sydney competitors:
Option1: If you are planning to run at Warwick on October 5-6th, I will credit your entry fee from Sydney towards Warwick and the shortfall can be made on the day at the track (Warwick is $160 for two days).
Option 2: If you are prepared to wait for Sydney 2014, entry fees and paperwork will be rolled over to the new date.
Option 3: If you would like a refund for Sydney please provide bank details for a full refund. You will, however, obviously have to re-do all paperwork for the event next year.
Whichever option you choose, please email me asap, and I will make the necessary arrangements. With a deadline for the next issue upon me, please allow till the end of this month (July) for all refunds and emails to be replied to. I thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Roll on Warwick.
Cheers
Craig Hughes
Editor / Part-Time Drag Racer
VWMA
Thanks Daimo,
Seems that a few have been missed,
Craig, you probably should re-send that email please,
Nath
Step up to get out !!!
Has a date been set for next year yet Craig?
22nd February Simon
