King Edward Park Hill Climb

3,587 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 22 Oct 2005, 11:11 pm

#420504

There is a link to some pics i took of Saturdays racing at the bottom of my post.

Hard luck goes to Ben Durie and Grant Cook, another dead CV saw them out on the last run.

Both John and Nathan competed well, as did Heath and his wife.

And Pete Mcleod,
mate i have to say the straight line speed of that spyder is just awsome

http://picspot4u.biz/gallery/album17?page=1

[ Edited on 22-10-05 by manx_xtc ]

Jasmine the 75 L Bug
56 oval, 2000 New Beetle

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Oct 2005, 8:51 pm

#420828

Yeah, what a top day put on by the MG Car Club of Newcastle, the VWs were out in force and displayed their usual "fight above their weight" racing, lots of close tussles and no major mishaps. I must admit the first time I came into the "pinch" after the short straight I nearly sh...t myself!:o
If I could do only a couple of events next year then this would be one of them along with the Bathurst round, both spectacular, and no matter how well you did, you'd finish the day feeling satisfied.:beer

Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 24 Oct 2005, 1:54 pm

#421044

Any times ??? and placings?

bat69 There is no status

791 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 24 Oct 2005, 8:11 pm

#421219

Craig Torrens wrote:Any times ??? and placings?

All the VW's running were Beetles and all competed in Improved Production 3J 1601-2000cc and performed well. The placings are as follows.

Dont quote me on the times/positions from heath back, as Im not too sure. They could have changed over the last run. I was a little pre occupied with my main competition for the championship - which was steve in the dato.

1. Nathan ABBOTT - VW Beetle - 42.1
2. Steve BRYDIE - Datson 1200 - 42.3
3. Ben DURIE - VW Beetle - 42.5
4. Heath CAMPBELL - VW Beetle - 42.6
5. Paul BOLARD - Datson 1600 - 42.7
6. Grant COOK - VW Beetle - 43.3
7. Christine CAMPBELL VW Beetle - 43.9

I hope that settles your thoughts....... So Craig whats you plans for next year??

White Knuckle Racing Team [/i]
"Drive it like dirt"

Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head

837 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 25 Oct 2005, 5:53 am

#421364

Wheres Craig on that list, was he that far down the order?

Well done Nath, so have u now wrapped up the championship? Good to see U & Greg giving each other some competition this year.

regards
Jak

bat69 There is no status

791 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 25 Oct 2005, 4:08 pm

#421506

Both Craig and Greg were working unfortunately, as there would have been 8 Beetles running if they did run. Greg was in Thailand doing something electrical while Craig was at some conference promoting a new impotence drug.

Yes I did manage to wrap up the 3J championship which made me a veeerrry happy person. .. .. .. The competition through out the whole year was very close, not only with Greg but a whole heap of other competitors in various vehicles. There were 6 different winners (for 3J 1601-2000cc class) over the nine events and the championship came down to the last stage/run and a little over 2 tenths of a second.

It was a fantastic year of motor sport......... Bring on next year..

White Knuckle Racing Team [/i]
"Drive it like dirt"

Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head

837 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 25 Oct 2005, 4:28 pm

#421509

promoting or testing?:jesus

Congratulations Nathan.
Are u planning on any improvements/changes for next year?

regards
Jak

fullnoise Fahrvergnugen

964 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 25 Oct 2005, 4:34 pm

#421511

So are you saying Craig couldn't get it up?

Newcastle isn't that far from Sydney.

I heard he had performance problems.

Could be something to do with the new cam.

Jak, you sure jumped on that one.

But then again, who could resist a discussion like this? Not me.

CYA CT

Congratulations Nathan. That's an impressive effort from both the driver and the mechanic.:thumb

[ Edited on 26-10-2005 by fullnoise ]

esratrams

Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head

837 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 25 Oct 2005, 4:39 pm

#421514

I may not have jumped on anything.............

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 25 Oct 2005, 9:51 pm

#421668

Congrats Bat!! Good work and good driving in a well-sorted car

Pay your debts, CxxT

flashman Seriously Crusin Dubber

176 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 25 Oct 2005, 10:03 pm

#421674

Sweeeeet job - if only you could have held onto the throttle just a bit longer into the pinch.......... case of Crownies would have been nice.

and to think all from an engine with a 25,000km warranty.

Make you want to weep

To live and love is a gift, to video tape it and get caught is stupidity

johny rotten Officially Full-On Dubber

366 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 26 Oct 2005, 6:34 pm

#421928

flashman wrote:Sweeeeet job - if only you could have held onto the throttle just a bit longer into the pinch.......... case of Crownies would have been nice.

and to think all from an engine with a 25,000km warranty.

Make you want to weep

Yeah ask Craig bout his Budget 1916 warranty :birthday

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 26 Oct 2005, 10:02 pm

#422042

lol... yep,Craig's first 1916 built in 1991 is still out there somewhere. It was sold at about 100,000km in 1994 and the 'new' owner was still kicking its arse about three years ago... I've heard of complete brand-new cars giving up the ghost in less time

Pay your debts, CxxT

bat69 There is no status

791 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 26 Oct 2005, 10:50 pm

#422061

Jak Rizzo wrote:Are u planning on any improvements/changes for next year?

No Im not. I was thinking about updating heads etc, but I cant see the point in making changes to a package that has proved to be very reliable and competitive. Having now competed at all the events, that in itself is an improvement from this year.

White Knuckle Racing Team [/i]
"Drive it like dirt"

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 27 Oct 2005, 2:32 pm

#422187

johny rotten wrote:
flashman wrote:Sweeeeet job - if only you could have held onto the throttle just a bit longer into the pinch.......... case of Crownies would have been nice.

and to think all from an engine with a 25,000km warranty.

Make you want to weep

Yeah ask Craig bout his Budget 1916 warranty :birthday

Ask away......................what answer did you think I would give ??