Calling all VW drag racing of any size, make or description.
WSID is holding the 5th round of its track championship on the Saturday 13 July. I will be attending along with 4 other cars I am involved with.
After talking with a number of different NSW based VW Drag Racers, in particularly post our recent disappointment dealt out by good old Mother Nature and there is a keenness out there to get back to the track asap.
I have been on the phone with Ray Treasure this morning to pose the question to him that if the vw’s were to turn out in numbers what would be the possibility of there being a vw bracket added to the WSID track championship programme in the future. The response from Ray was very positive and welcoming with the comment made that "He is a great fan of the vw and the diversity it presents to the drag racing picture in general. The more the better in his book"
So I poss the question as a NSW based VW Drag racer not the owner of CBB who thinks this is a good idea and who is available to race on the 13th ?
Remember we race under a dial your own system making it far for all types of vw, being purpose built or not vw powered or not air or water cooled as long as it is vw based you would be in the field.
Please keep this post constructive or don't say anything at all.
Regards
Mike
too cranky ·
Count Me In
Its great to hear the track is interested in setting a bracket for the VW's to race against each other.
We need at least 8 cars to field a bracket. Hopefully we can get the numbers and put on a good show for everyone and the track.
cjbolt051 ·
I am in... cant wait to get back on the strip😁👍
shokwave2 ·
What is the cost? And is it the same scrutineering and regulations as the VW event?
hypo-vw ·
thanks for the info Mike , I am in also ..... the WPVW dragster is coming out to play . Ray sent me an email informing me that the online entry is down for a couple of days while they do upgrades ..... when it is back up (should be thursday) I will get my entry in
come on fellas , bring out your cars and enjoy bracket racing on an even playing field . This could only improve the VW drag racing scene image even more 👍👍
hypo-vw ·
shokwave2 wrote:What is the cost? And is it the same scrutineering and regulations as the VW event?
SPECTATORS ENTER THROUGH SPECTATOR GATE 16
Spectator Gates Open 8:30am
Racing: 9:00am - 7:30pm approx
Spectator Pricing
Adults - $25
12-16/Aged - $15
Under 12 - FREE
Family (2 Adults, 3 x 12-16) - $60
Thanks Wayne. So would a 2054cc street driven Beetle fall in the Street Fighter class?
20bkombi ·
Sounds fantastic!!! Wish my type 3 was finished. I like how I could race in a Vw class, even though I'm from the dark side.👍👍
Kiwivw56 ·
I'm in ,sounds good as they have 8 or 9 track champ rounds over the year .With your cars Wayne and cbbs I'm sure we will get others to make the numbers to run our own bracket.can't wait see you all there.
SuperOwen ·
Serious question here, not shit stirring. What's the advantage of having a VW only class and not running in the existing group 3 classes? I'm sure there are other VW racers who would prefer to run in S/S and S/ST against all makes.
splity65 ·
You can embarrass the v8's anytime why not run grudge racing agains other Vw's once and a while. Next best thing to an all Vw event. It might also encourage drivers to race that might not have otherwise considered it. Count me in on the fun.
HS618 ·
Having raced at Sydney Dragway regularly, it would be fantastic to see all types of VW's running at an open (to all makes) meetings
I have seen the interest VW's generate at the Winter's first hand
Bracket meetings offer superb traction for the quicker VW's (which for some, can be a double edge sword!!) as well as putting them out there into the wider audience.
It's a great way to compare yourself in regard to E.T's and reaction times to the wider racing community which also improves confidence and who knows,in future, even entering one of the premier Drag Meetings (Winter's, Nationals etc.)
It's also a great way to help each other out in regard to hints and tips watching each other run on a regular basis
We may also generate some interstate rivalry (heaven forbid)
SuperOwen ·
splity65 wrote:You can embarrass the v8's anytime why not run grudge racing agains other Vw's once and a while. Next best thing to an all Vw event. It might also encourage drivers to race that might not have otherwise considered it. Count me in on the fun.
I may have misunderstood mike but I thought he was suggesting a bracket be added to the year round track championship, not just one event.
VW's can always pit together and help each other out regardless of the bracket they run. When we get more than enough cars turning up at every meeting to fill a bracket I can understand asking for it, the way supercharged outlaws did, but how often has that happened?
Either way it looks like we can expect to see plenty more VW's at the track in the future!
BTW I don't think I can make July 13th unfortunately.
vwpizza ·
I'm in,well my car will be with Ryan Heyman driving,I have work commitments that I can't get out of. Good Luck on getting the numbers needed...
Cheers Dino....
cbbvw ·
SuperOwen wrote:Serious question here, not shit stirring. What's the advantage of having a VW only class and not running in the existing group 3 classes? I'm sure there are other VW racers who would prefer to run in S/S and S/ST against all makes.
Valid point Owen
The track championships are open to all makes of vehicles in a diverse selection of categories. As you know when you put your online entry in you nominate the category you wish to run in. That is the great thing about having a VW bracket if you want to run with VW bracket you can nominate to do so, as if you want to run in S/S or S/ST and you fit that category you have the choice to entry that category. No one is saying if you are a VW you have to run in the VW bracket.
I along with a few other feel that there are many positives that could come from a VW bracket in the WSID track championship rounds.
You only have to take a look at the buzz and excitement that the two VW only drag meets promote in the VW community during the year why is that do you think ?
I think it is because a lot of VW people like to run against other VW'S for FUN. It great to be able to share ideas, have a laugh with, or at each other,be able to lend a fellow VW racer a part if his or her car breaks and you have a spare. Maybe there is the old strength in numbers thing if your the type of person that needs others to be doing what you are so they don't stand out.
I am sure there are many other reasons that VW people have for wanting to race in a VW bracket at a large meeting where they maybe would elect not to other wise. That is why I asked the question to get peoples thoughts and ideas.
If the concept works out then great I can only see it as a positive for us in NSW and the VW community at large if we get more racers to the track regularly, having a number of events on the calendar only increases the chance of being able to run together should Mother Nature decide to step in.
Surely it can only boost the numbers at future all VW only meeting also. I know we don't have the numbers (yet) of drag racers as in the US but if you have a look at the number of meetings they have and the turn outs they get it seems that one event is the stepping stone to the next which in turn keeps things going.
Regards
Mike
hypo-vw ·
very well said Mike , I would have to agree totally ..... It doesn't take ' super powers ' to realise that this is a big step forward in VW drag racing in Australia if we can get the numbers
LIFE IN THE LOW LANE ·
This a big opportunity Sydney peeps to get recognition of our niche in the sport of drag racing. Don't let this opportunity slip away!! How many Qld'ers would make the track to perhaps a few rounds if it became a permanent fixture?? Or Melbourne as well!! From a spectator point of view this would be awesome as well!! All different volksies running each other in a DYO format makes for some great racing. Cudos to you Mike for getting this off the ground!!
too cranky ·
Lets get some numbers to the track to support it !!!
If we show the track that we appreciate this opportunity then we could try and get this added to a few more Track Championship meetings. I dont think we need the category scheduled every Track Championships. If we could arrange with the track a VW Bracket every 2 meetings that gives approx 2 months between events for a VW only category.
If we could arrange 3-4 Track championship Events that had a VW only Category and possibly a VW category at the Nostalgias ( Since the Big Supercharged V8's Dont like racing us - I wonder why Ben ford 👍👍👍 ) Plus the Sydney and Warwick events we could have a good spread.
We need to take into consideration the timing of the VW Sydney and Warwick events so that these events can build on this momentum. What i have said above isnt to take away from these events but build the foundations Craig has set.
SuperOwen ·
cbbvw wrote:You only have to take a look at the buzz and excitement that the two VW only drag meets promote in the VW community during the year why is that do you think ?
I would argue that it is because these events offer an informal and relaxed atmosphere, very affordable entry, as many laps as you can fit in, and in the case of Warwick two days of fun. In short, they're VW events as much as drag meetings.
Craig has found a great formula which appeals to a lot of people who wouldn't enter other events.
Not being pitted in eastern creek dump is also an advantage of the smaller events, you only need a sense of smell not "super powers'" to realise that. 😂
I'm not trying to be negative, just realistic. I'd love to be proven wrong in this case.
HS618 ·
Not being pitted in eastern creek dump is also an advantage of the smaller events, you only need a sense of smell not "super powers'" to realise that. :l [/quote]
I guess you would call me a regular at Sydney Dragway and I wouldn't care where I was pitted as long as I have enough fuel and I get to RACE. At the Nitro Champs this year, Competition Eliminator was pitted in the grass (near the tip) and they're a few steps above me. Super Street was on the Liverpool fenceline!!!!. Smell, what smell?, I don't smell anything (except that bloody Nitro!!!!).
Call me different to other VW racers,(please) but I wouldn't care less about where they put me. I am old enough to remember when Sydney had NO Dragstrip at all for many years and the nearest skid was Calder or Willowbank
I believe this is an excellent opportunity for all VW Drag Racers to dip their toes into the "big" sea and rub shoulders with other "Drag Racers" of all denominations
I was going to run the meeting anyway. My only decision now is - what Bracket do I run?
Before I wrote this post, I had another look at Pete (Page's) VW Drag car listing.
Does it bring a tear to my eye?
Do I care any more?
I'll let each of you figure that one out for yourselves
mike64 ·
Couldn't agree more, was pitted beside Henry Sat before last, and we were right on the fenceline right down the front near the road, didn't notice the " DUMP " at all..... With that much race fuel and bullshit flowing, you don't notice anything other than what your trying to do At The Track.
whathaveidone ·
All i could smell was Lorains bacon & eggs and snitzels!!!! YUM!!!!!
mike64 ·
Mmmmmmmm..................snitzelsssssss. 😵👍
SuperOwen ·
Don't get me wrong, I'll pit in the dump as well and really look forward to running some bigger meetings when the car is set up and the budgets there. I just think if you want a VW bracket the first thing to do is get enough VW's at a few meetings to fill a bracket.
I agree if you want to race you'll race regardless of the dump, or in this case the bracket.
I'll leave it there to keep things constructive and stem the incoming tide of hate coming my way! 😂😂 Happy racing everyone!!
Philm ·
Finally the ball has started rolling towards a VW class, well done Mike for taking the first steps.
It is always a shame to see these vw racers sitting in sheds only to come out and play once or twice a year.
Owen, I am not sure where you are coming from as I though this push is create more opportunity for the vw racer, not compete with Craig's event. Craig's event will always be a highlight of the year with interstate entrants and the novice taking the opportunity to run there cars in a vw only event.
While it would be fun to run against other models and perhaps show them up I think that gets a bit old and in my opinion doesn't do any justice to the achievements some Vw nuts are doing to get these air cooled beasts down the track.
Only a VW enthusiast understands that a NA beetle pan car running in the 10 s is world class not just a novelty.
I am looking forward to running against other vws and even better if we can get a formal class or recognition. The opportunity to run 5 or 6 times a year would keep the momentum going and that would only see the community grow and that is something I would like to see.
Phil
Phil
SuperOwen ·
Philm wrote:Owen, I am not sure where you are coming from as I though this push is create more opportunity for the vw racer, not compete with Craig's event. Craig's event will always be a highlight of the year with interstate entrants and the novice taking the opportunity to run there cars in a vw only event.
Phil
Hi Phil. My point wasn't that this would compete with the VWMA events, more that it wouldn't. i.e. people like coming to those events because they aren't regular race meetings, hence their success with the vw crowd. I'm all for seeing more VW's at any event. My point is that you don't need your own class to come race but if it encourages some people to come out of the woodwork I agree it can't hurt.
Philm ·
Hi Owen,
Agree with what you say, however I am sure this is not about the broader Vw community. I can see there is a group of dedicated racers who would like more opportunity to run. I feel a VW class would be a great way to consolidate the group and create some real interest seeing more cars getting finished or the dust blown off others.
I just hope that it is given a chance and any self interest is put aside as this could be the start of something great.
Phil
Dak-A-Tak ·
Great ! Idea Guys , they do it in England at Santa Pod Raceway , Best thing about having your own bracket is the class will get it's own follows and press coverage .
vassy66T1 ·
This is really great news !!!
Super1302 ·
Trust me to be on the other side of the country when this is all happening.😢
mike64 ·
All For It a class of our own, but will stil run in a Super Sedan class also at certain meet's. Dave and I have had alot of good memories over the year's in this class.
ie : picking off some competitor's in the morning racing, only to see them come down to our pit at lunch time and relies that yes the engine is in the back n yes it has 4 less piston's than theirs.
LOWBUG ·
This is a great idea, it will show other drag races that we are serious and our numbers will prove it. We will be a force the be recond with. And if you don't think this not a good idea then well your a wanker and in my opinion shouldn't be involved in VW drag racing.
I can't wait to see all the teams and individuals turn up to these meets, imagine 20 -30 VW's, we would dominate just with our presence, and then take over the world (OK to far).
IT WOULD BE AWESOME
SuperOwen ·
LOWBUG wrote:And if you don't think this not a good idea then well your a wanker and in my opinion shouldn't be involved in VW drag racing.
/quote]
I'll assume that was directed at me....
All I said was get the numbers to fill a class first, at a few meetings to show it's genuinely viable. That's pretty reasonable. Hopefully that happens.
As an aside, can Andra teched and logbooked cars run alongside those without, ie the street cars? Might be a sensible question to ask the track. Could be an insurance issue, dunno.
Also whats the spread of dial ins they will allow in one class, 9 sec to how slow? (hopefully 8's!!). Again they may be cool with a big spread but it's worth asking.
Mike asked to keep this constructive, calling people wankers and kicking them out of VW drag racing? Grow up.
LOWBUG ·
SuperOwen wrote:
LOWBUG wrote:And if you don't think this not a good idea then well your a wanker and in my opinion shouldn't be involved in VW drag racing.
/quote]
I'll assume that was directed at me....
All I said was get the numbers to fill a class first, at a few meetings to show it's genuinely viable. That's pretty reasonable. Hopefully that happens.
As an aside, can Andra teched and logbooked cars run alongside those without, ie the street cars? Might be a sensible question to ask the track. Could be an insurance issue, dunno.
Also whats the spread of dial ins they will allow in one class, 9 sec to how slow? (hopefully 8's!!). Again they may be cool with a big spread but it's worth asking.
Mike asked to keep this constructive, calling people wankers and kicking them out of VW drag racing? Grow up.
Why would you assume that my opinion is directed to you Owen?
SuperOwen ·
Well I'm the only one here who has raised questions about this idea. Fair assumption?
Regardless who it was directed at it's not constructive.
airkool_little_bastard ·
World domination, doesn't get much more constructive then that! The more opportunities to have VW's racing together the better! Can't wait!
SuperOwen ·
LOWBUG wrote:And if you don't think this not a good idea then well your a wanker and in my opinion shouldn't be involved in VW drag racing.
Upon re-reading your statement above I apologise sincerely for making the assumption that you were directing that comment at me.
You might want to apologise to everyone else on here though. 😂😂😂
ian.mezz ·
good idea if you get the numbers.
But we will take our chances and race with the rest of the drag racers. We don't want to be in a special class as we don't run a fast car. 😊
cbbvw ·
For the people entering the 13th an email was sent with the below statement from Ray.
Well after being stuffed around by experts over the last few days we still do not have the upgrade completed on the payment gateway so this is what needs to happen.
Go ahead and enter online http://www.sydneydragway.com.au/?m=content&id=25 as normal, once you click the PAY NOW button it will go to a blank error screen. Simply close that window down and we will contact you by phone to do the payment and confirm your entry manually.
It’s a huge pain in the butt for us all and we apologise for any inconvenience to yourselves but once it is up and running again it will be worth it J
Once again thank you all for your patience and understanding…
Take care
Ray Treasure
Venue and Events Manager
I hope the above link from Ray helps those who do not receive an email to understand how to enter if they are planing on.
Just to make things perfectly clear when I posted this post on here I never said that this meeting at WSID has a VW bracket or did I ask for one. I asked for constructive criticism on the topic / thoughts about the pro's and cons of such a bracket in the WSID series.
Having a bracket does not mean that you are no longer a super sedan or super street or even street vehicle as that is what Andra decides when they look at your vehicle for racing scrutinizing.
There will be a number of things that would need to be discussed with the track as touched on in the the above posts. It is that feed that allows and I guess decides whether or not it is worth looking at in the future along with getting the numbers to participate.
Thank you everyone for the input so far. It appears that there is quiet a bit of interest in a VW bracket in the WSID track championships. The next event Round 5 will be a good tester and hopefully start things happening if they were meant too.
Regards
Mike
FROSTY ·
Good Luck for all that are going to run, just wish that Sydney was closer so that I could come a watch.
Kiwivw56 ·
Thanks Mike for the link to register for next weekend,all done so looking forward the racing whatever bracket we are in.
hypo-vw ·
Entry has been submitted for both Chris Bolton & myself . Chris will run in the Super Sedan class for this meeting and I will run the dragster in the Modified Andra class 0-10.99sec .
If the VW class goes ahead , we are all excited at WPVW to contest that class . I can only see good things for VW drag racing if this goes ahead 👍👍
hypo-vw ·
ian.mezz wrote:We don't want to be in a special class as we don't run a fast car. 😊
Ian please don't forget , this will be a bracket racing class and even the slowest car can win over much quicker cars . You wont neccessarily get embarrassed by getting beaten by Rose mate 😂😂😂
hypo-vw ·
LOWBUG wrote:This is a great idea, if you don't think this not a good idea then well your a wanker and in my opinion shouldn't be involved in VW drag racing.
very well said Chris . I don't consider this comment outside the parameters of constructive criticism under the circumstances . And you have no need to make any apologies to anyone . Wayne
whathaveidone ·
WELL ISNT THIS JUST TYPICAL OF WHY VW RACING HASNT TAKEN OFF HERE AND WILL NOT IN THE FORSEABLE FUTURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BUNCH OF WANKERS STANDING AROUND CALLING EACHOTHER WANKERS!!!!!!!!!!!
THOUGHT BETTER OF A FEW OF YOU BUT APPARENTLY I WAS WRONG!!!!!!!!!!
A VERY SAD DAY FOR MY CHOSEN SPORT!!!!!!!!
OVER AND OUT
WHATHAVEIDONE(one very dishartened vw racer)
Stanley ·
whathaveidone wrote:WELL ISNT THIS JUST TYPICAL OF WHY VW RACING HASNT TAKEN OFF HERE AND WILL NOT IN THE FORSEABLE FUTURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BUNCH OF WANKERS STANDING AROUND CALLING EACHOTHER WANKERS!!!!!!!!!!!
THOUGHT BETTER OF A FEW OF YOU BUT APPARENTLY I WAS WRONG!!!!!!!!!!
A VERY SAD DAY FOR MY CHOSEN SPORT!!!!!!!!
OVER AND OUT
WHATHAVEIDONE(one very dishartened vw racer)
Could've been worse....it could've rained again
HappyDaze ·
This drag racing looks like a lot of fun. What would No.8 Beetle need? One of Rod's parachutes? Do I need womens' clothes?
Stanley ·
HappyDaze wrote:This drag racing looks like a lot of fun. What would No.8 Beetle need? One of Rod's parachutes? Do I need womens' clothes?
Only underwear
SuperOwen ·
Greg, I don't think you would need a chute yet, but I find a well lubricated right hand helps immensely. For lightning fast shifts of course....
Peace out peeps!
HappyDaze ·
Owen, I use my left hand.......for those lightning-fast shifts, that is.
ian.mezz ·
it will be good to see Chris racing his car.😊
hopefully we be there to see them all race 👍
we had a great Sunday race meet just gone, rose did her pb.
Wayne I am the crew chief 😂
have fun. 😊
splity65 ·
Entered last night. looking forward to some good racing. Get those entries in people. 😃
RodPenrose ·
Well , I have reluctantly entered for this weekend . I am still in the testing stage with my car and did not want to enter this event as I don't want to take up any unnecessary time and don't want to disrupt the proceedings . I was waiting for the next test day in 3 weeks time and I figured that if this day is a non event it would be another 5 weeks after this before I can run the car again . I do not want to take this chance so I will run the car this weekend and use it for obtaining some data so I can get a chance to test some new tricks on the 3rd of August at the test day . I will need some help on the day if anyone is free , thanks , ROD.
SuperOwen ·
I'll be there.
hypo-vw ·
ian.mezz wrote:it will be good to see Chris racing his car
yes it will Ian , especially after the dyno session we had with his bug tonight ..... 385hp @ the wheels on 19psi boost and just short of 1500lbs tractive effort . We are very impressed as his engine sounds really strong and there is much more in it yet .
ian.mezz ·
hypo-vw wrote:
ian.mezz wrote:it will be good to see Chris racing his car
yes it will Ian , especially after the dyno session we had with his bug tonight ..... 385hp @ the wheels on 19psi boost and just short of 1500lbs tractive effort . We are very impressed as his engine sounds really strong and there is much more in it yet .
love a big carbie 😊
too cranky ·
I have entered for the weekend as well. Looking at the entrant list we have a good turn out for VW's 8 entrants so far.
vw54 ·
Hey Chris ( Lowbug ) will you be running on Sunday ??
Like to see how your car goes
LIFE IN THE LOW LANE ·
vw54 wrote:Hey Chris ( Lowbug ) will you be running on Sunday ??
Like to see how your car goes
X2 👍
cbbvw ·
vw54 wrote:Hey Chris ( Lowbug ) will you be running on Sunday ??
Like to see how your car goes
No he won't be Dave because I have not finished his car !
You racing Dave ?
HotRodMatt ·
cbbvw wrote:You racing Dave ?
Hahaha.
vw54 ·
No i carnt get there till late in the afternoon
LOWBUG ·
Yeh like Mike said, engine not finished but I'll be supporting the team and will be racing again soon, as I have raced at track champs in the past as street cars are allowed to participate along with dedicated race cars.
Oh and thanks Wayne.
vw54 ·
Chris Hope to see you running soon
too cranky ·
The pit allocation was released and we are all pitted together. Close to liverpool so henry feels at home LOL.
We will be on the grassed area if anyone is heading out.
I can't wait it beens way too long !!!!! I think i can smell the methanol all ready
LOWBUG ·
Thanks Dave, sometime it takes a little longer to put together something a little different and you just have wait and be patient, parts availability has been an issue, as well as a few other mods.
rose ·
As Dangerous would say,Results please! 😂
we couldn't make it as it looked like rain and Ian had to do the lawn and tidy up the yard 🥲
LIFE IN THE LOW LANE ·
Only thing I've heard from today is Rod Penrose ran an 8.9@140 with early shut down from Ben. Anybody else get some runs in?
rose ·
LIFE IN THE LOW LANE wrote:Only thing I've heard from today is Rod Penrose ran an 8.9@140 with early shut down from Ben. Anybody else get some runs in?
surely some one has some times?? good or bad ???
I guess that I will be reading the late mail on times or tribulations 2 moz when I am having my Sunday morning coffee. 😊
airkool_little_bastard ·
Great day at the track, CBB, H, WPVW, & Rod Penrose were present for the NSW track champs, not sure what everyone ran but Mike's ghia & Waynes new rail cracked into the 9's. From what racing I did see, it was all positive towards the air cooled family. Thanks to everyone who supports the growth of VW racing in N.S.W & Australia wide. Any VW racing is good racing!
cbbvw ·
Great day at the track with 8 VW race cars attending. We had a lot of people come up to us in the pits and in the staging lanes along with some Andra and track officials to comment on how good it was to see a gathering of VW,s at the event.
I personally had a great day of testing in the Ghia with her new turbo configuration.
1st qualifier was a 15.6 @ 147 with rpm too low on the launch the car stalled
2nd qualifier was a 9.9 @ 152 softened up the clutch and raised the launch rpm
3rd qualifier was a 10.0 @ 153 wheel spin in 1st & 2nd
4th run 1st round ran a 9.5 @ 155 on a 9. 90 dial in. Dropped the tyre pressure which resulted in a good launch but had to get off and correct as it drifted to the wall.
Thanks to all those who came out to crew and those who supported, even saw some VW circuit guy's at the track showing some support.
I will let everyone else put up their results.
Looking forward to the next race meet hopefully we can build on the numbers and have another great day.
Regards
Mike
splity65 ·
What a great day. Thanks to all the competitors, helpers and spectators that made the effort to go yesterday.
I had a pretty good day. My suspension changes seemed to help keep my buggy running straight whilst I didn't run a PB my confidence is coming back.
First qualifier 14.0 @ 111mph - missed second
Second qualifier 11.2 @ 118mph
Third qualifier 11.075 @ 118mph
First eliminator hole shot win 11.1 on a 10.95 dial in lifted of the gas at 1000ft
Second eliminator red light 11.2 on a 10.95 dial in big lift again because I didn't see the red light. Wish I run it out the door.
I'm not to good with keeping up with everyone's results but Mike's Ghia run at least two passes over 150 mph best ET was 9.5 still having trouble getting of the line. Great results
Henry was as consistent and competitive as ever. Sorry but I didn't get incrementals.
Russell's beetle run pretty well had a little trouble at the start line but he's really getting a handle on driving his new car. Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe he manage a 12.4 @ around 115mph
Darren sadly had a mechanical failure. Better luck next time brother
Chris Bolton had some good results once getting on top of he's start line drama's ( Chris has his results in his build thread)
Congrats to Wayne I hear he run his first 9 second pass
Sorry but I didn't see any of Rod's runs or results so I can't deny or confirm the 8.9 but congrat to Rodney on some fast times if that's right.
Once again thanks to all for an awesome day at the track
Kiwivw56 ·
Yes it was a great days racing at WSID with a good show of 8 VW's.I had a great day with 4 runs.
First run : 14.4. First time using 2 step ,bogged down but went well once of line
Second run :11.99. @115.84 mph. Better start
Third run :12.78 @114.79. Missed start ( was against Shane) tried to get him at the start instead of think what to do
Fourth run :11.68 @ 119.19 better start so I did my PB
A big thanks to Mike for all the hours tuning to let the day run with not one problem apart from the nut behind the wheel.
Henry S always there to give me the pep talk and advise.
Darren hard luck mate,hopefully not to big a problem
Shane ,look out .I'm catching you,just need to lighten the car
Good to see Wayne,Chris and Rod there.Ben you missed a great day.
Mike so good to see the Ghia flying down the track.
A special thanks to all the vw supporters ,family along with our wonderful pit crew.Roll on the next meet !!!
dangerous ·
WELL DONE EVERY ONE!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍
hypo-vw ·
I had a great time at WSID on saturday with my first passes in the WPVW dragster ...... what a blast it is to drive !!
Well done to Chris Bolton for persevering with his car with a faulty staging brake , and especially for the tremendous save on the last run when he got off it as his bug was pointing directly at the left wall .... well done Chris !!
It was sensational to see the response received for all the VW's running at the event . It was great to see and chat to all of the guys at CBB and to just chill and enjoy a day at the track together . Well done to Mike , Russell , Shane , (and the entire CBB Team) , especially Henry for his great words of wisdom . and I hope Darrens engine issues are minor so that they can be resolved before the next meeting .
I gained some valuable data on the dragster ( especially that it goes straight !!) and here are my times for the 4 passes that I made ......
1st run - tune was way too rich & engine misfiring all the way down the strip.....
R/T ………… 0.940
60’ ………… 1.407
330’ ………… 4.440
1/8 ………… 6.956
MPH ………… 100.44
1000’ ……… 9.108
¼ …………… 10.914
MPH ………… 124.36
2nd run - pulled fuel from the tune & engine ran clean all the way to the end ( see video ) .....
R/T …………… 0.570
60’ …………… 1.419
330’ ………… 4.085
1/8 …………… 6.304
MPH ………… 109.55
1000’ ………… 8.239
¼ ……………… 9.888
MPH ………… 135.52
3rd run - increased boost & reduced timing 5deg . jumped out of 3rd gear during the skid & didnt get the tyres warm enough . Turned the tyres from the start & had tyre shake . Boost guage showed 16psi .....
R/T …………… 0.454
60’ …………… 1.495
330’ ………… 4.204
1/8 …………… 6.483
MPH ………… 106.82
1000’ ………… 8.488
¼ …………… 10.179
MPH ………… 132.90
4th run - Wayne stuffed up !! adjusted boost what I thought was a little higher & all hell broke loose . Awesome skid , great launch , then no clutch grip in 2nd , 3rd & 4th gear with boost guage needle smacked hard against stop past 30psi .....
R/T ………… 0.836
60’ …………… 1.412
330’ ………… 4.096
1/8 ………… 6.518
MPH ………… 98.33
1000’ ……… 8.696
¼ …………… 10.581
MPH ………… 112.96