VW Warwick will be held October 3rd-4th 2015 at the Warwick Dragway. This is the 10th VW Warwick, a milestone for VW drag racing in this country. When I first started Warwick back in 2006 I didn't know what the response would be. From a small field of 40 cars, it wasn't long before word spread that there was an event that catered just for VW racers and their families. The sport and the series took off.
With this said, I aim to use the 10th anniversary running of VW Warwick as both a litmus test and an opportunity to assess where the event, and indeed any additional rounds for a series in 2016 and beyond should head. I would like to encourage every VW drag racer in this country to race at Warwick this year as a show of force. From records over the past 10 years, it's possible to have approximately 150 VW racers compete at Warwick if everyone manages to rock up. This would be sensational and quite a spectacle if we managed to pull it off.
Entries will open on August 1st on the VWMA website - www.vwma.net.au - but the programme and early details are already up on the site. The Motorkhana is still hanging in the winds while I try to secure a CAMS official, but again why not throw a set of old tyres on your strip car and try your hand at running over witches hats? I'd also like to see the dinner on Saturday night full to overflowing and the Tappet Racing brimming with entrants. No other VW motorsport event in the country offers so much VW activity at the one venue.
I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this weekend. Despite the enormous effort to organise the weekend each year, I would like to see Warwick and the series continue for years to come. See you on the track.
Cheers
Craig Hughes
Editor and Part-Time Drag Racer
VW Magazine Australia
VWMA Editor ·
VWMA Editor ·
I received word today that there are no less than 10 Mk1 Golfs lined up to go drag racing at Warwick, plus a few late model VAG cars. The water-cooled class is booming!
VWMA Editor ·
Hi All,
Registrations are now open for the 10th Anniversary of VW Warwick. I hope to see you all there on the track for this great weekend of VW racing and activities.
Mick Motors is the major sponsor again for 2015, and their enthusiasm for the event keeps the VW drag racing programme in this country alive and well. Supporting Mick Motors and the weekend are Rod Penrose Racing, Coogee Methanol, XForce, Westside Mufflers, Vintage VeeDub Supplies, Beach Buggy Australia, and Wayne Penrose Volkswagen.
Joining the growing list of sponsors for this year is Browns Plains Mechanical. Chris McGaughey, the owner of BPM, is both a VW enthusiast (early MK1 and B1 water-cooled models) and an avid drag racer. BPM will be supporting the Watercooled Class, and have already invited at least 10 MK1 Golfs to participate.
One change to the programme will be the Motorkhana. The type and number of officials required by CAMS to run a grass event has been difficult to muster, so the Bug Push will take centre stage. I envisage this to be more of a club competition. I know the VWDCQ here in Qld will field a team of 4, so I'm calling for a team from the Gold Coast Club, Bad Little Buggers, Club VW in Sydney and the Victorian VW club to do the same. The Bug(s) for the push will be supplied, you just need the team. Teams not associated with a club are also invited.
See you on the track.
1303Steve ·
done
vw54 ·
Only 8 Sundays to go
VWMA Editor ·
Along with the Tappet cover racing on Saturday evening, there is also a catered dinner. The dinner is part of a value dinner/breakfast package to make your weekend more enjoyable and less to bring, and includes the following: BBQ Menu - Premium
- Beef Burgers - Served with lettuce, tomato, cheese and fresh rolls at buffet
- Vegetarian Burgers
- Premium thick beef and pork sausages
- Satay chicken kebabs
- Honey Soy Chicken Wings
- Premium Porterhouse Steak
Fresh bread rolls and butter portions
SALAD - Select 3 Salads:
- Caesar Salad
- Coleslaw
- Potato Salad
Breakfast
- Eggs, bacon, tomato
- Toast and spreads
- orange juice / tea / coffee
The dinner/breakfast package can be booked as part of the online registration.
VWMA Editor ·
Hi All,
Things are shaping up nicely for the 10th Anniversary of the VW Warwick drags.
The Queensland television show, The Great South East, will be covering the event, starting with a pre-promotional segment featuring a nice little gathering of drag and street VWs this month, which will then air in September before the weekend. This is a great opportunity to promote our hobby and the VW scene in general, and even more reason why the VW drag racing community should show a force in numbers on October 3rd-4th. To name but a few, Rod Richardson has agreed to bring out the Camel Beetle for the pre-promotional segment , along with Aaron Roberts and his insane rotary Bay Window Kombi, Scott Alder will be there with Filmore and the Hanson clan with all their beasts. Other VW owners are invited to attend, and should email me before Friday August 21st to register their interest. It should be fun.
Congratulations to Chelsea Mills for grabbing the prized #1 registration for VW Warwick 2015. She pipped Steve Carter by putting her paperwork through just before midnight on the evening regos opened. In the goodies bag this year for drivers will be limited edition 10th anniversary VW Warwick posters featuring cars that have set milestones and won various categories. Dinner guests will also receive a poster and can have their poster signed by past VW Warwick champions who will be special quests during the Saturday evening dinner. During the dinner each driver will be making a short speech about their involvement in the VW drag racing scene, and in the background on display will be the restored Peter Keegan Camel drag Beetle. And of course the Tappet cover racing will happen after the meal.
On the track, the popular air-cooled class will now be divided into Top VW Shootout, ET1 and ET2. This will aid in grouping cars better according to times and match competitors with cars of similar performance. There will also be drag cars from Warwick past making an appearance after a few years absence, which will be nice to see back on the track. It's all pointing towards an exciting weekend of racing and off-track entertainment. More news to come.
Entered today, Dave and myself looking forward to yet another Great Warwick event, keep up the good work Craig and many more to come 👍
blue vizion ·
Can't believe my brother in law set his wedding on the Weekend of Warwick!! Not happy! Who is going to keep D Stoker under control now!?
blue vizion ·
Just remember if he is feed well, he is happy(ier!)
stoker ·
john, you are an imbo
1303Steve ·
blue vizion wrote:Can't believe my brother in law set his wedding on the Weekend of Warwick!! Not happy! Who is going to keep D Stoker under control now!?
I like this post
blue vizion ·
stoker wrote:john, you are an imbo
...why thank you Dave!
vw54 ·
Little Johnny
down n back on the Friday then down after the wedding for Sunday racing
blue vizion ·
vw54 wrote:Little Johnny
down n back on the Friday then down after the wedding for Sunday racing
Sounds easy Dave!
stoker ·
if you did all that driving you might break out in a sweat and your makeup would run
vw54 ·
cracker
wheres the wedding on at Warwick Church
blue vizion ·
stoker wrote:if you did all that driving you might break out in a sweat and your makeup would run
You forget Davey that a couple of years ago I did a round trip from Qld - Syd - Warwick with 6 burner BBQ on a trailer just so you could be well feed! Mind you it took us a half a day to rebuild the BBQ when I got there!
So whos going to polish the car this year!? I'll send you some of 'Johnnies Special Cream' for that extra shine!
mike64 ·
Johnnies Speed n Chrome 😂
stoker ·
john, you are such a bent bitch its a wonder you can stand upright
lou0060 ·
Hey Stoker I'll feed you Friday night......
paella night!
seems yr heart is working okay.........
vw54 ·
paella night!
Yum Yum This will be the tenth one
will I bring pics of these to see which one was the best
blue vizion ·
Lou look after Davey S for me. Make sure he doesn't eat too much paella, you know how he gets with too much spicy food and be sure he gets to bed early. He can get a bit cranky after 8:30pm (let's face it anytime really!)
lou0060 ·
hey sorry that your thread has been hijacked Craig.
My entry is now in and looking forward to another great weekend racing.
Any news on the motorkhana Craig??
stoker ·
john, its 9:30 not 8:30 that i start getting the shits you arsewipe but i will miss the roadkill stew on saturday night????
lou, i had a feeling that you admired me (in a manly sort of way)
lou0060 ·
"admired" might be a bit of a stretch Stoker, I only offered to feed you one night......
VWMA Editor ·
Hi All,
Just a quick reminder that entries close this Friday 27th September for VW Warwick 2015. Late entries may be taken, but this will incur a $30 late fee payable to the Warwick Dragway. The reason for a cut-off date is to allow officials and myself to have all the data entered into the track computer so that scrutineering and competition can flow better. It makes everyone's job easier and provides less hassle (can't guarantee no hassle) over the race weekend.
A reminder too about the Sunday 4 Round Robin competition. The staging lanes will be numbered according to your class, and you must wait before each round for a lane marshall to pair you off. Unless otherwise directed, you can not race the same person twice. The only exception to this is if the class has less than 6 competitors. If you notice you may have been paired wrong (and that's not too difficult to see), please inform the track marshall.
The Bug Push is definitely on, and I have two teams thus far. Don't miss the opportunity for a laugh. The new Volkswagen dealership in Warwick will also be joining us for the Saturday morning display in Leslie Park. Please have a chat to Mick Dwan about the new Volkswagen range of cars.
For all other programme and racing information please visit the VW Magazine Australia website.
further to Craig's advise re staging lanes, if you stage and you do not agree with your dial in time, which should again be shown this year at the starting line then DO NOT race and then protest cause you broke out........
1303Steve ·
just looked at the weather forecast, looks good
VWMA Editor ·
A full update tomorrow evening, but so far the event has 108 VWs competing, the most any Warwick, Portland or Sydney event has mustered. Well done.
1303Steve ·
well done Craig
vw54 ·
Carnt wait only a few more days
VWMA Editor ·
Hi All,
A record 109 drivers will compete at the VW Warwick drags this weekend October 3rd-4th. This is the most drivers at any VWMA round to date.
Your tickets, programmes, and other items for the weekend will be waiting for you when you arrive. If you are arriving Friday, please come and see me in the VWMA tent. If you are arriving Saturday, they will either be at the gate or the scutineering shed opposite the VWMA tent.
In light of the recent Volkswagen emissions scandal, it has been decided to test all drag vehicles at the track. If you emit more pollution than any of the following cars pictured below - Filmore, Alder Fvee, Junka or Chris McGaughey's Diesel Golf - you will be allowed to race. If not, you will be asked to press the pedal further and try harder😂
See you on the track.
Cheers
Craig Hughes
Editor
VWMA
VWMA Editor ·
The beast to compare all emissions….
motha ·
VWMA Editor wrote:I received word today that there are no less than 10 Mk1 Golfs lined up to go drag racing at Warwick, plus a few late model VAG cars. The water-cooled class is booming!
One day I'll make the trip. But for now prep'ing for the Street Machine Drag Challenge starting on the 23rd Oct.
As much as I'd love to tick every event box on the calender, sometimes you have to pick & choose.
What I'd like to see is a mk1 step up this year & run faster than my daily driver did back in Portland 2011.
8.153@86.04mph, 1.85 60ft in full street trim & weight is the mark.
Will give me something to chase, also some motivation & get my next setup going next year.
I haven't raced my mk1 since April 2011 & at the moment will be looking at having another crack at it with the same previous setup for the drag challenge.
Yup. A VW in Street Machine's Drag Challenge. 5 days, 4 tracks, no trailers & no support. Basically a copy of USA's Hotrod Drag week.
Look forward to the reading the results.
Anyways, good luck to everyone racing, be safe, have fun & also shout out to all the volunteer's & Craig Hughes & his team for organising this event.