Club VeeDub is holding its 6th Wakefield Park supersprint on 24th May as a sideshow to the 27th Annual VW Nationals car show.
The event is open to members of all CAMS affiliated car clubs. All makes and models of cars are invited.
Pre entry fee is $170 until 17th May which includes timing transponder hire. In an attempt to attract more women to the sport a discounted entry fee of $85 applies. After 17th all entries willl be $200.
Paperwork and online payment is available at http://www.clubvw.org.au/2014-supersprint. Note that even if you pay online you still need to send me the entry form either email or post to address on the entry form.
Could you please pass these details on to your friends and fellow club members. Any questions post here or contact myself at supersprint@clubvw.org.au
Chris
1303Steve ·
Well done Chris, cant wait
HappyDaze ·
Entry on the way [#8 Beetle].👍
1303Steve ·
Just paid online, paper work on its way
lou0060 ·
just paid online. Will send paperwork tonight.
vw54 ·
Yep I am there with # 54
Water Boy ·
Anyone coming up from Melbourne?
amazeer ·
#8 beetle the only air cooled car out of 12 entries!
cnfabo ·
amazeer wrote:#8 beetle the only air cooled car out of 12 entries!
Shocking isn't it....come on u drag races,u can drag race to each corner,itl be fun....
Maybe it will be back to drag races next year???
HappyDaze ·
vw54 wrote:Yep I am there with # 54
Where?
HappyDaze ·
ATT. Mr M. Berry!
I can bring a pair of wide-5, 15X4.5 Mangels, with Hoosiers [and M12 studs to suit 😏] to W.Park.....so you don't have to run on those wheelbarrow tyres on the front. Matching rears too, if you want. Let me know.
lou0060 ·
just on 4 weeks to go! where are all the VW's???
I hope we have two check in lanes like last year to get those who pre-booked thru scrutineering and paperwork quickly....
VWMA Editor ·
Really quite disappointing especially when there are many VW drivers I know not currently on the list with cars quite capable of participating and making this annual VW Sprint something special.
And to the VW owners who don't necessarily own an outright race car, this is a perfect opportunity to stretch the legs and have a fun drive without watching for speed traps and stopping for traffic.
The perception that you need a top end race car is incorrect - a 36 hp bug or a stock street Golf is as much welcome and appreciated as a Sports Sedan Beetle or a chipped VR6. All you have to do is get off the couch and have a run - you'll wish you had done it sooner once the first lap is under your belt.
1303Steve ·
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I think Brad aka westy is going to run his wife's car, its great fun an pretty safe, I would much rather race here than travel on some of our freeways
amazeer ·
Great pic Craig.
17 days left before the entry fees go up to $200. Entries received as at 9:00pm April 30
8, Greg Mackie, 1959 VW Beetle, Type 3C
10, Paul Cardoso, 2004 Mazda RX8, Type 1C
11, Paul Fenech, 1971 VW L Bug, Type 1A
15, Trevor Bridge, 1990 Mazda MX5, Type 3A
17, Paul Zanello, 1970 J&S Buggy, Type SVC
22, Craig Hughes, 2008 Hughes VWMA 0901, FVee
24, Martin Lanza, 2011 Skoda Octavia, Type 2C
44, James Russel, 1994 VW Golf VR6, Type 3C
48, Graham Bates, 1989 Mazda MX5, Type 2A
77, James Kelly, 2003 Suzuki Ignis, Type 2A
88, Rob Gibson, 2012 Commodore SSV, Type 2D
112, Jeremy Stirling, 2000 Lancer, Type 1A
121, Rachelle Wilson, 2000 Lancer, Type 1A
140, Kurt Macready, 1998 Nissan Pulsar, Type 3B
258, Stephen Hooker, 1997 Jedi Mk4, Type 5C
303, Steve Carter, 1973 VW Beetle, Type SVC
529, Luis Guevara, 1968 VW Beetle, Type 4C
618, Garry Dower, 2010 VW Golf R, Type SVC
959, Patrick Wright, 2011 Subaru WRX, Type 4D
matberry ·
HappyDaze wrote:ATT. Mr M. Berry!
I can bring a pair of wide-5, 15X4.5 Mangels, with Hoosiers [and M12 studs to suit 😏] to W.Park.....so you don't have to run on those wheelbarrow tyres on the front. Matching rears too, if you want. Let me know.
😂😂Ha ha....thanks heaps for the thought Greg.....the wheel barrow is much easier to push now that I've upgraded to real rubber on the bug......
I have definately the desire to come again. I am holding off entry at this stage as finances are tight, and of course, to drive or be a trailer queenie is still to be decided.
Craigs comments are on the money, it doesn't matter what you drive, even narrow beams and 135's have done it in the past 😉
Get those numbers up ladies and gents
sander288 ·
Here's me at my first supersprint in 2010 completely stock; unfortunatley cannot get to this years but stock or not get along if you can, you'll have a blast!!!!
PAZZAN ·
HOPE TO SEE ALL THE HILLCLIMB BUGS THIS YEAR .!!!!!!!!!!😵💫
cnfabo ·
PAZZAN wrote:HOPE TO SEE ALL THE HILLCLIMB BUGS THIS YEAR .!!!!!!!!!!😵💫
yyeeeaaahhhh!!!!!!!!!!
airkool_little_bastard ·
No funds, no garage, no time, no motivation....
New car not quite ready for this year but working on getting something to the track for a steer. Hope to see afew more aircooled beetles to beat 😂
amazeer ·
2 more entries today. Non VW.
I've discovered that we're allowed to run up to 9 pairs at a time now at Wakefield so potentially more runs than before. Not that number of runs has ever been a problem for those sticking it out all day. By 3pm its usually a revolving door.
I would love nothing more then to go racing but unfortunately the last 8 months for me and my family have been nothing but hell and racing has the last thing on my mind or my wallet. With my 35 y/o wife recovering from breast cancer and unable to work, big medical bills, mortage and 3 young kids to support, my youngest 1 y/o, I have not been in the financial or mental position (let alone have the time) to do anything that relates to a car.. Hopefully with things getting back to normal and our family getting back on top of things, I mayhit the track at the end of the year. In the mean time the bug can sit in the shed and gather dust.
amazeer ·
Entries received at 14th May.
Only 2 days left if you want the early entry fee/discounted lady's fee.
1, David Johnson, 2012 Skoda Octavia RS, Type 1C
7, Matthew Scott, 2013 Lotus Elise, Type 4A
8, Greg Mackie, 1959 VW Beetle, Type 3C
10, Paul Cardoso, 2004 Mazda RX8, Type 1C
11, Paul Fenech, 1971 VW L Bug, Type 1A
14, Anthony Bonanno, 2011 VW Golf R, Type 2C
15, Trevor Bridge, 1990 Mazda MX5, Type 3A
17, Paul Zanello, 1970 J&S Buggy, Type SVC
22, Craig Hughes, 2008 Hughes VWMA 0901, FVee
24, Martin Lanza, 2011 Skoda Octavia, Type 2C
44, James Russel, 1994 VW Golf VR6, Type 3C
47, Sean Casey, Subaru WRX, 2001, Type?
48, Graham Bates, 1989 Mazda MX5, Type 2A
54, Lloyd Davies, 2000 Audi S4, Type 2?D
56, Paul Wright, 1976 VW Golf, Type 4B
66, Adam Blackwell, 2003 Ford BA GT Falcon, Type 1D
71, Brenton Desmond, 1980 Toyota Corolla, Type SVA
77, James Kelly, 2003 Suzuki Ignis, Type 2A
87, Matthew Wright, 1976 VW Golf, Type 4B
88, Rob Gibson, 2012 Commodore SSV, Type 2D
101, Veronika Galinec, 2007 VW Caddy, Type 1C
106, Jak Rizzo, 1971 VW Superbug, Type SVC
111, Jamie Clapham, 1972 VW Beetle, Type SVB
112, Jeremy Stirling, 2000 Lancer, Type 1A
117, Heath Blackwell, 199 Nissan S13, type 3C
121, Rachelle Wilson, 2000 Lancer, Type 1A
140, Kurt Macready, 1998 Nissan Pulsar, Type 3B
141, Andrew Kohler, 1996 Nissan 200SX, Type 3C
146, Peter Brown, 1994 BAP Clubman, Type 5C
151, Lenard Cowan, 1984 Toyota Supra, Type 3D
154, Peter Davies, 2000 Audi S4, Type 2?D
171, Louise Roy, 1996 BMW 323i, Type 1C
188, Les Quimby, 1961 Ford Angliam Type 4C
258, Stephen Hooker, 1997 Jedi Mk4, Type 5C
303, Steve Carter, 1973 VW Beetle, Type SVC
343, Brian Martin, 1989 Nissan Skyline GTR, Type SVD
427, Colin Aldred, 1993 Nissan Skyline, Type SVD
522, Brook Cheffirs, 1996 Skyline GTS-T, Type SVD
529, Luis Guevara, 1968 VW Beetle, Type 4C
618, Garry Dower, 2010 VW Golf R, Type SVC
911, Glenn Dorrenboom, 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage, Type 4B
912, Luke Dorrenboom, 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage, Type 4B
959, Patrick Wright, 2011 Subaru WRX, Type SVD
963, Richard Caller, 1998 Subaru WRX, Type 3C
974, Mathew Cameron, 2012 Skoda Fabia RS, Type 2C
matberry ·
HappyDaze wrote:ATT. Mr M. Berry!
I can bring a pair of wide-5, 15X4.5 Mangels, with Hoosiers [and M12 studs to suit 😏] to W.Park.....so you don't have to run on those wheelbarrow tyres on the front. Matching rears too, if you want. Let me know.
Well, I wish I could come to take up your offer Greg. I've had some things crop up with th car that prevent me from getting to the Nationals this year.
Good luck to everyone competing, I hope to be there next year to join in the fun 🙂
vw54 ·
2 entries in mail today
ian.mezz ·
that looks like a good mix of cars even some VW in there 😂
amazeer ·
So if your name isnt on this list and you think it should be you had best get in touch. I often cant answer my phone but if you leave a message I can call back. If no message I assume its either not urgent or you will call me back.
1, David Johnson, 2012 Skoda Octavia RS, Type 1C
7, Matthew Scott, 2013 Lotus Elise, Type 4A
8, Greg Mackie, 1959 VW Beetle, Type 3C
10, Paul Cardoso, 2004 Mazda RX8, Type 1C
11, Paul Fenech, 1971 VW L Bug, Type 1A
14, Anthony Bonanno, 2011 VW Golf R, Type 2C
15, Trevor Bridge, 1990 Mazda MX5, Type 3A
17, Paul Zanello, 1970 J&S Buggy, Type SVC
22, Craig Hughes, 2008 Hughes VWMA 0901, FVee
24, Martin Lanza, 2011 Skoda Octavia, Type 2C
33, Jamie Clapham, 1972 VW Beetke, Type SVB
41, Neil De Pau, 1996 Nissan Skyline GTS-T, Type 3D
44, James Russel, 1994 VW Golf VR6, Type 3C
47, Sean Casey, 2001 Subaru WRX, Type SVC
48, Graham Bates, 1989 Mazda MX5, Type 2A
54, Lloyd Davies, 2000 Audi S4, Type 2?D
56, Paul Wright, 1976 VW Golf, Type 4B
66, Adam Blackwell, 2003 Ford BA GT Falcon, Type 1D
68, Peter Ewing, 1968 Datsun 1200, Type 4A
71, Brenton Desmond, 1980 Toyota Corolla, Type SVA
77, James Kelly, 2003 Suzuki Ignis, Type 2A
82, Andrew Kemp, 2000 Audi TT, Type ?
86, Sue-Ellen Beulah, 2013 Toyota 86GTS, Type 1B
87, Matthew Wright, 1976 VW Golf, Type 4B
88, Rob Gibson, 2012 Commodore SSV, Type 2D
96, Rudi Frank, VW Beetle, Type 4C
98, Andrew Cassie, 2011 VW Golf R, Type 4C
101, Veronika Galinec, 2007 VW Caddy, Type 1C
106, Jak Rizzo, 1971 VW Superbug, Type SVC
111, Jamie Clapham, 1972 VW Beetle, Type SVB
112, Jeremy Stirling, 2000 Lancer, Type 1A
114, Zane Al-Said, 2011 VW Golf R, Type 2C
117, Heath Blackwell, 199 Nissan S13, type 3C
121, Rachelle Wilson, 2000 Lancer, Type 1A
125, Chris Gough, 2013 VW Scirocco, Type 2C
140, Kurt Macready, 1998 Nissan Pulsar, Type 3B
141, Andrew Kohler, 1996 Nissan 200SX, Type 3C
146, Peter Brown, 1994 BAP Clubman, Type 5C
151, Lenard Cowan, 1984 Toyota Supra, Type 3D
154, Peter Davies, 2000 Audi S4, Type 2?D
171, Louise Roy, 1996 BMW 323i, Type 1C
177, Elizabeth Ferme, 2004 Renault Clio, Type 1B
188, Les Quimby, 1961 Ford Anglia, Type 4C
258, Stephen Hooker, 1997 Jedi Mk4, Type 5C
281, Danny O'Leary, 1976 Honda Civic, Type 3A
303, Steve Carter, 1973 VW Beetle, Type SVC
343, Brian Martin, 1989 Nissan Skyline GTR, Type SVD
427, Colin Aldred, 1993 Nissan Skyline, Type SVD
522, Brook Cheffirs, 1996 Skyline GTS-T, Type SVD
529, Luis Guevara, 1968 VW Beetle, Type 4C
541, David Birchall, 1965 VW Beetle, Type SVB
618, Garry Dower, 2010 VW Golf R, Type SVC
812, Miki Poposki, 2000 Ford Falcon, Type 2D
911, Glenn Dorrenboom, 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage, Type 4B
912, Luke Dorrenboom, 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage, Type 4B
959, Patrick Wright, 2011 Subaru WRX, Type SVD
963, Richard Caller, 1998 Subaru WRX, Type 3C
974, Mathew Cameron, 2012 Skoda Fabia RS, Type 2C
, Brenton Desmond, 1984 Toyota Corolla, Type 2A
, James Woodward, 1997 Seat Ibiza, Type 1A
, Boris Orazem, 1972 VW Beetle,,
, Ben Serifovski, 1995 Holden Commodore, Type 2D
, Stephen Muller, VW Golf,
, Hugh McKinley, VW Golf,
+ 2 of Steve's mates that I forget
amazeer ·
There are still places available and we can accept entries on Saturday, but the earlier you get them in the less PITA it is for all. (Payment will need to be cash on the day)
vw54 ·
So about 70 or so entries bout 40 or so VWs
amazeer ·
yeah. And 5 ladies. Its definitely the most pre-entries we have had even though there are 1 or 2 groups of regulars that arent there.
matberry ·
Wow, great to see the firld filling up so well. Wish I was coming. Enjoy the event folks 🙂
1303Steve ·
Cant wait, just fitted 30 mm rear bars and some new Bilsteins
vw54 ·
The suggested weather forcast for Southern Tablelands
Saturday 24 May
Partly cloudy. The chance of showers in the southeast, extending throughout. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 18.
1303Steve ·
Better than the 6 that it was a few weeks ago
Water Boy ·
Packing car leaving Melbourne this arvo!
vw54 ·
All welcome
vw54 ·
great day at the track
amazeer ·
Thanks to everyone who came and supported the event today in any shape or form.
Thank you Chris & all your helpers on the day, I haven't been for a few years so it was great to get back on the track, albeit a little slow. Thanks for the great weather too!
Rudi & I sat on the hill in the sunshine in T shirts!
Massive thanks to Boris from Vintage Veedub for all his help in sending me parts for my suspension in the weeks leading up to the event. Wouldn't have got on the track without his help
1303Steve ·
It was great day, thanks to all the helpers and all the people that turned up to race
HappyDaze ·
Great event. 👍 Well run, and all 66 compeditors seemed to manage the numbered grouping system with ease.
Took me all day Sunday to recover, so the '56 cabriolet didn't get to the show.....next year?
It appears that poor old No.8 Beetle is all wrong for the supersprint, judging by what almost everyone else is driving now. Maybe these are the problems:-
Engine hanging out the back.
Air-cooled.
Not turbo-charged.
Swing-axles.
4 speed VW box.
Drum brakes.
Wide 5 wheels.
Stock front beam, etc., etc.
Lots of fun, though. 👍
matberry ·
1:11 and your complaining Greg....I think you got nuth'n to complain about mate, well done on some awesome times.
Glad the event went well, congrats to all those who went
HappyDaze ·
Not complaining, Matt.....just stirring the pot.😁
Camo ·
HappyDaze wrote:just stirring the pot.😁
That doesn't sound like you, at all Greg 😉
Heard there weren't many VW's racing at this VW event 🤪
Kev
vw54 ·
Kev
Heard there weren't many VW's racing at this VW event
Kev Pull your finger out for next year
amazeer ·
Did you have E85 in it Greg? You cant go fast without E85.
HappyDaze ·
amazeer wrote:Did you have E85 in it Greg? You cant go fast without E85.
Bugger!!!..So that was the problem. 😂
Was running on 98, Chris.
Water Boy ·
Firstly thnaks to all the organisers, Club VeeDub and other competitors on the day.
3rd Wakefield supersprint iv attended and second time in my own car.
My nataionals started out with a wheel alignment on Tuesday and a full car check over.
Finished uni early Thursday and jumped in the car leaving Melbourne around lunch time and arriving in Wagga for beers and mexican. Friday was spent helping some mates get their car ready for a spray booth.
Arrived in Goulborn Friday night had a quick feed and jammed 7 people into out 3 person room. (Budget accommodation there)
Quick feed at Mcdonalds to arrive at a nice looking track that I could actually see 2m in front of me this year! (No thick fog as id seen before). Swapped my front wheels, slapped on some numbers, car checked and papers signed.
Think i completed 5 or 6 sessions in the car improving as my day went on. Last year the quickest I went was 1:25 this year I did a 1:22. So im happy for my daily driver come track day warrior.
Think I was the only interstater to drive their car and race so im happy. 850km's to the track then 28 laps, drive to Sydney for the show and then home again. Didnt use any oil, and no problems. Was a pity someone keyed my car whilst parked at our motel Sunday night! (Cant own anything nice these days)
Well done to all the guys and girls out there! Would love to see more VW's at the event next year! That charade is crazy with a 1:05.
I have a few suggestions for speeding up event sign on and scrutineering from my experience with our car club at home.
Ill post some photo's and footage once I get them sorted! Thanks!
cnfabo ·
HappyDaze wrote:Great event. 👍 Well run, and all 66 compeditors seemed to manage the numbered grouping system with ease.
Took me all day Sunday to recover, so the '56 cabriolet didn't get to the show.....next year?
It appears that poor old No.8 Beetle is all wrong for the supersprint, judging by what almost everyone else is driving now. Maybe these are the problems:-
Engine hanging out the back.
Air-cooled.
Not turbo-charged.
Swing-axles.
4 speed VW box.
Drum brakes.
Wide 5 wheels.
Stock front beam, etc., etc.
Lots of fun, though. 👍
Not very good times Greg 1.11's..lol......
Maybe you would of went faster if you didn't have such good brakes...
Nice work,1.11's damn good!!!!!!!!
Fabo......
lou0060 ·
thanks to Chris and the Club Veedub team for another great weekend. Would be nice to see more vw's even tho I'm running subi power.
Waterboy, we had a 2500km round trip, left friday morning at 5am and arrived home at 1.30am Sunday night! Epic!
not to mention we replaced the head gaskets last weekend and only got the car running on Wednesday night.
can't wait to Valla for 2 days of track work....
Water Boy ·
lou0060 wrote:Waterboy, we had a 2500km round trip, left friday morning at 5am and arrived home at 1.30am Sunday night! Epic!
...
Trailer queen! Nah well done on making the trip down!
lou0060 ·
haha, trailer yes not to sure about the queen! last year we towed it with the T5 and this year the new Amorok, more comfy but heaps more fuel than the T5....
had some issues on the first 3 runs with turbo hoses blowing off under 25psi but the fourth outing was good and then she got hot on the 5th, got some coolant on the rears and spun at the turn 6.....
HappyDaze ·
lou0060 wrote:haha, trailer yes not to sure about the queen! last year we towed it with the T5 and this year the new Amorok, more comfy but heaps more fuel than the T5....
had some issues on the first 3 runs with turbo hoses blowing off under 25psi but the fourth outing was good and then she got hot on the 5th, got some coolant on the rears and spun at the turn 6.....
Water Boy wrote:I have a few suggestions for speeding up event sign on and scrutineering from my experience with our car club at home.
There are always opportunities to run a better event. I think there were some improvements this year but overall it was a better run event last year.
Starting from 7am... Because a lot of our competitors are once a year racers there will always be licences and club memberships to do. There will always be entries on the day. Thats just the nature of the beast and why we have the express lane/slow lane. We had more people doing doc checking last year but I dont think it made it any faster, just more crowded.
7:05am Needed more scrutineers. At least 2 more. That was unnacceptably slow. I tried to multi-task and do some myself but only got a handful done.
9:45am Took too long to get the officials out on track, and then there was some issue with radios. We had no fog this year but still didnt start on time.
Up until lunch: some people had polite complaints about being held up by traffic, which is not a bad thing as you're out there to go fast. Normally I would have had a printer set up to make lots of adjustments to the grouping and running order on the fly. Because I didnt have a printer cable I couldnt do that. I only got time to do one lot of hand written adjusting during the lunch break.
But on the good side, I didnt have any verbal attacks. Everyone followed directions all day.
Having numbered groups worked better than colours based on lap times. I think having multiple green groups for example caused confusion last year, which caused frustration, which caused aggro.
I dont know how popular it would make me or if CAMS would allow it, but I would personally like to exclude the formula libre/clubman/buggies. If we had a bigger turnout of vees it would be OK but we only ever get 4 or 5 cars, and those 4 or 5 stop everybody else from getting another full run in. I'm not saying that will happen next year, its 100% my own view.
If anyone wants to make suggestions please do, either here or to my email.
Super1302 ·
Any video, gotta have video 🙂
silver ·
amazeer wrote:its 100% my own view.
oh look an opinion
matberry ·
Water Boy wrote:Firstly thnaks to all the organisers, Club VeeDub and other competitors on the day.
3rd Wakefield supersprint iv attended and second time in my own car.
My nataionals started out with a wheel alignment on Tuesday and a full car check over.
Finished uni early Thursday and jumped in the car leaving Melbourne around lunch time and arriving in Wagga for beers and mexican. Friday was spent helping some mates get their car ready for a spray booth.
Arrived in Goulborn Friday night had a quick feed and jammed 7 people into out 3 person room. (Budget accommodation there)
Quick feed at Mcdonalds to arrive at a nice looking track that I could actually see 2m in front of me this year! (No thick fog as id seen before). Swapped my front wheels, slapped on some numbers, car checked and papers signed.
Think i completed 5 or 6 sessions in the car improving as my day went on. Last year the quickest I went was 1:25 this year I did a 1:22. So im happy for my daily driver come track day warrior.
Think I was the only interstater to drive their car and race so im happy. 850km's to the track then 28 laps, drive to Sydney for the show and then home again. Didnt use any oil, and no problems. Was a pity someone keyed my car whilst parked at our motel Sunday night! (Cant own anything nice these days)
Well done to all the guys and girls out there! Would love to see more VW's at the event next year! That charade is crazy with a 1:05.
I have a few suggestions for speeding up event sign on and scrutineering from my experience with our car club at home.
Ill post some photo's and footage once I get them sorted! Thanks!
Well done mate, big effort. unfortunately I didn't make it this year but would love to again next year. It makes for a great road trip. 👍
Happydaze wrote:
lou0060 wrote:haha, trailer yes not to sure about the queen! last year we towed it with the T5 and this year the new Amorok, more comfy but heaps more fuel than the T5....
had some issues on the first 3 runs with turbo hoses blowing off under 25psi but the fourth outing was good and then she got hot on the 5th, got some coolant on the rears and spun at the turn 6.....