Open Wheelers At VW Nationals

VWMA Editor Custom Title Time!

1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 9 Mar 2014, 10:37 am

#985462

Hi All,

Last year at the VW Nationals I was the only Open Wheeler competing at the sprints at Goulburn on Saturday. While this was fantastic test'n'tune time for me personally, one Fvee on the track for five laps is not much of a spectacle.

So a call goes out - Fvees, buggies or other open tops - anyone planning on running? My preference is to run the Vee, but if I am the only one I'll have to bring a VW tin top (oh the horror).

Cheers
Craig

ps Before the desktop racers get on board, CAMS will not permit an open wheeler to compete with cars - some drivers have a habit of not checking mirrors and running over or into people!

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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 9 Mar 2014, 11:25 am

#985467

I suppose I could trot out the 1959 Cooper Porsche.......but what about No.8 Beetle?

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

sander288 "Bolt-on Master"

1,404 posts · joined Aug 2008 · 9 Mar 2014, 2:45 pm

#985489

Just shared this on hfvaa's Facebook page.

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Mar 2014, 7:27 pm

#985526

HappyDaze wrote:I suppose I could trot out the 1959 Cooper Porsche.......but what about No.8 Beetle?

A man your considerable talent could drive both, but you might need a nanna nap in the arvo😂

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Mar 2014, 11:34 am

#985562

I think there would be a line up to Drive No.8

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 17 Mar 2014, 8:49 pm

#986280

Last year was a bummer. The dates clashed with other events the vees were going to. I've given them advanced warning.

amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 30 Mar 2014, 3:02 pm

#987372

First car entered in the sprint is an open wheeler. Somewhat quicker than a Vee but we're on the way.

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 30 Mar 2014, 4:36 pm

#987378

Looks a bit like a Jedi, Chris....what is it ?

Are entry forms available? I'd like one please, if they are.

Cheers, Greg

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

amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 1 Apr 2014, 9:10 pm

#987663

Yeah Jedi. One of two that he owns. This is the 2nd one recently built for supersprints. His other one holds the Formula Libra 0-1300 record at Huntley at around 20.93 seconds.

Entries are open... see my next post shortly.

zayus Wolfsburg Wizard

437 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 3 Apr 2014, 2:08 pm

#987798

Was at Wakefield last weekend, helping a mate out with his race car. The Formula Vees were on the calander.
The Vees provided the most exciting racing of the weekend! A big field, plenty of overtaking and drama, it was perfect!
A collection of Vees running around at the National's would be brillant!

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 3 Apr 2014, 2:22 pm

#987802

A supersprint should not be about racing, overtaking, or drama.....or so they say.🙄

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

mactaylor Custom Title Time!

1,005 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 3 Apr 2014, 6:30 pm

#987823

HappyDaze wrote:A supersprint should not be about racing, overtaking, or drama.....or so they say.🙄

My mum was a virgin when she gave birth to me!!!!

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amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 3 Apr 2014, 9:24 pm

#987843

I reckon we are going pretty good. 5 events down and only one silly buggar has damaged his car, and only his car, no collateral damage. And only 1 or 2 people have been spoken to about doing the wrong thing.

Touching every bit of wood I can find.

zayus Wolfsburg Wizard

437 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 7 Apr 2014, 6:55 pm

#988125

amazeer wrote:I reckon we are going pretty good. 5 events down and only one silly buggar has damaged his car, and only his car, no collateral damage. And only 1 or 2 people have been spoken to about doing the wrong thing.

Touching every bit of wood I can find.

The way you guys go into corners, it's amazing the field isn't decimated after a couple of laps!

There must be a lot of trust and respect between the drivers.

amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 7 Apr 2014, 8:30 pm

#988138

Its not a race so people dont go dive bombing into corners. All the overtaking is done on the straights so its all good. The cars are arranged fastest to slowest so typically there isnt a lot of overtaking anyway.

Water Boy Seriously Crusin Dubber

117 posts · joined Jul 2007 · 22 Apr 2014, 5:04 pm

#989188

Maybe a email to the NSW fvee club to attract some numbers.

amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 22 Apr 2014, 9:21 pm

#989215

have done that. Along with every other NSW Car Club I think might be local enough/interested enough to bring an entry.

Water Boy Seriously Crusin Dubber

117 posts · joined Jul 2007 · 23 Apr 2014, 8:13 pm

#989254

Awsome!

Water Boy Seriously Crusin Dubber

117 posts · joined Jul 2007 · 29 May 2014, 7:39 pm

#991911

Didnt see your Fvee there Craig?

amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 29 May 2014, 8:47 pm

#991916

Craig was entered but had mechanical problems leading up to the event