Given that this is the Dragracing part of Aussieveedubbers I thought we might start up a post of who is going to come along
to the event, and who might come up a week early and run the Jamboree Import meeting too.
I have every intention of running both events, but being that I will be unemployed by then, the dollars will decide.
I would encourage everyone to run there cars at either event to get the Volksies the exposure that they deserve.
It is at Warwick raceway, but would love to see as many interstaters as possible.
Come for a holiday and see the Jamboree too!
Stanley ·
I would really like to think I would have my engine back in and running then, but It's probably a long shot
hypo-vw ·
I will be there with the turbo oval .
Looking forward to the camping side ( on site ) of the weekend as much as the drag racing side of the event .
Also looking forward to seeing the largest bunch of quality VW drag cars and street cars ever brought together for Australias first American style event . DRAG RACING / VW CAR SHOW / STREET PARADE / SWAP MEET / DEALER STANDS etc .
Just cant wait !!
13BVW ·
hoping to have the manx there as long as the gearbox is still together
after jamboree!
The wrecker special is still holding up after numerous wheels up 11 sec
passes!!
OZ Towdster ·
I'll be their in my Manx hopefully with a new motor by then.
Menangler ·
I'll be there in my beigh car for the Warrick weekend, can't get enough time off to do both events.
And we will also be bringing up a new Drag car for its first VW event, its almost finished!! don't tell anyone, its top secret!!:thumb
dangerous ·
😉
Dasdubber ·
I'll be at the Warwick meet (will try and get to the jambo event) - sounds like it will be a great weekend!
Dak-A-Tak ·
Bring it on!!boys and girls .Country town ,old stlye hospitality,great little drag track .Dak-A-Tak team will be there , myself (peter page) and Rod Richardson. 3months to make some changers to the cars (rods- racing seat,two step,little weight loss ),( peters- all i can say is LOTS OF WORK TO DO )becouse I want to be in top8. We haven't decided on willowbank ( JAMBOREE )the week-end befor yet. Warwick hotels are clean,and cheap,have stayed in some. Everyone SPREAD THE WORD !!!!:P
Rural Baja ·
I hate living in Tasmania.
I miss out on all the fun.🙁
speedster356 ·
I should be there with my 1916 powered Speedster. I'd love to bring the Spyder as well but it's not eligable. We'll be travelling in convoy I think from Syd.
:beer:beer
Dasdubber ·
Great stuff Peter - glad to see you will make the trip up. Can't wait to see the speedster in person!
Stanley ·
Whats this about hotels....what about camping. Can we camp where we park or do they have a designated camping area?
VWMA Editor ·
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the interest shown so far. An event like this would be good to have on the calender every year, and not just in Queensland, so here's hoping all the talk about having a Volkswagen only motorsport event translates into people actually rocking up.
There is a camping area on site in a shady, relatively quiet (it is a drag track after all) spot, well away from any walk through pedestrian or vehicle travel. Or you can choose to camp with your pit area if you are racing.
Just a reminder - there is a cut off date of 1st September for competitors. This assists me in planning and running the event smoothly. You can turn up on the day to race, but the cost will be an additional $30. Please check the website for all the details www.vwma.net.au
Cheers
Craig
vw54 ·
Hopefully we will be there with the Vintage Car
dangerous ·
Which one Dave?
VWMA Editor ·
After some discussions this week with owner/drivers wishing to compete in VW Specials, a new category has been entered.
VW Specials - Must be either VW Powered and/or more than 50% VW mechanicals and chassis.
For example, a kit car running a VW motor, or an open wheeler such as Stan Pobjoy's and Peter Gummley, and any Formula Vees that way inclined to strip race. If in doubt, please call me first before filling in the entry form.
speedster356 ·
Dave.
The new Vintage car, as there is no old Vintage car now due to pillaging of parts!
dangerous ·
I wonder if Dave can get some spy pics of the Vintage car before the event...
[ Edited on 11-7-2006 by dangerous ]
humpty ·
So Dave Butler... Why you gonna be unemployed by then.... I miss something? And Dave Becker.... What happen to that mad early 60's ratter that you guys built back in 91-92?.... That was nuts!..... And Craig.... If all goes well with this event, you might get a contingent from WA next year!... Just give us a little more leadtime!... Be good to have some VW welly going on!
Menangler ·
Quote Dave Becker.... What happen to that mad early 60's ratter that you guys built back in 91-92?.... That was nuts!.....
I had almost fogotten that thing, the body went to the tip, the floorpan was sold to someone??, wheels and tyres did the rounds and I think Rod Penrose ended up with them, engine got parted out, I think Carbo still has the heads, crank & rods, rockers, 52 IDA's were sold to a couple of rotary guys.
I have attached some photos of it, spindle mount front wheels, nice and light!!. 1916cc engine that spun to 9000rpm, close ratio gearbox, don't remember what it ran over the 1/8, I do remember it broke a couple of Pauter rocker arms.
[ Edited on 10-7-2006 by Menangler ]
vw54 ·
I wonder if Dave can get some spy pics before the event...
been meaning to do that 4 a while no film 4 the camera LOL
humpty ·
Huh!..... Ripper stuff Dave.... I remember that frontend lift!... Stange way to get a workout!..... By the way, thats me in the background (The bald guy with the tan coloured shirt on!).... That car was way ahead of its time... People are trying real hard to built cars like that now!.... If I remember rightly, you couldn't get it to run at the Nationals that year.... It was poppin' and bangin' a lot!
Aaaa the memories!....
[ Edited on 11-7-2006 by humpty ]
gull ·
Yes why to old men drive cars with no roof Humpty ?
seagull
humpty ·
gull wrote:Yes why to old men drive cars with no roof Humpty ?
seagull
Well.... We all know a roof just causes more wind resistance..... Its a game of efficiency Neil..... When you get to my age, maybe you'll understand!....
Maybe.... :kiss
dangerous ·
Man...cool car!...Who's Carbo?
Menangler ·
Michael Carr, he is from Wollongong.
dangerous ·
Ahhh, now I know the dude...little fella with a Mo!
Loved his Pauter stuff!
Menangler ·
Yep, thats him,
not so much into Vee Dubs now, he has an Audi TT roadster and an Audi A4 Wagon. still see him around.
Dak-A-Tak ·
Give us a up date Graig!!! How are the entrys coming along. Anyone from other states coming ! SA ,VIC ,make it a holiday . I think if someone was thinking of flying in to Brisbane, there would be many people willing to help them to Warwick or rental car together (idea). Graig have you thought of EVENT SHIRTS ,to mark the occasion.
VWMA Editor ·
I'm just crawling out from my wombat hole today after finishing Issue#11 and sending it off to the printers. Has the Wivenhoe Dam filled backup since I've been away? There is a six page special on the Warwick Weekender, and coverage of the Compak Attack at the WSID. Nice shot of your car Pete.
I'm full on into the final preparations for the Warwick stuff from today, and I'll start posting updates from this week on.
Entries? So far Rod Penrose, Wayne Penrose, Rod Richardson, Dave Becker, Boris Orazem, Wayne Fenech, Fabian Corlo and Neil Penboss have the track to themselves - officially. They're the only ones who have sent their entry form and money in.
Plenty more say they're coming, so I guess we'll have to wait until the September 1st cut-off to see the final list. It would, however, be nice from an organisers wish list perspective, to know earlier? Hint, hint!
T-shirts and bumper stickers are in consideration - so far I need ten of each.
humpty ·
VWMA Editor wrote:T-shirts and bumper stickers are in consideration - so far I need ten of each.
LOL!.....
Common fellas... Get the lead out and give big Craig a hand!.... Sometimes I wish this country wasn't so big!.... I know of a couple of cars here in Perth that would love this event.....
Stanley ·
Are there going to be t'shirts printed for the event?
VWMA Editor ·
Is a definite maybe good enough for the moment?
It would be good to have a t-shirt for the event, but it kinda falls around the middle of the "I have too much to do yet" list.
Dak-A-Tak ·
Things are starting to Hot-up for drag-week-end. JUST made our hotel bookings at Centre Point Motor In ,which is in middle of town (07 4661 3488 ).Was talking to the Manager ,she said there is a big reunion on that week-end.(BE QUICK GET IN ) Plus check with Craig Hughs about price IF YOU just want to race for week-end and not camp ,dinner or breakfast. Not listed on his Event details on his webpage.
ByronBug ·
:sandrine
I am coming up for this...sounds a great weekend.
I don't drag race but will support all...not often you see
vw's anywhere like this event....
Luv to buy a tshirt as well
Judy 🙂
dangerous ·
Good on you Judy, would love to see you and your crew up at Warwick.
You have been there before, I think, for the last Volksy drag meet that was there.
This one will be twice as good!
Stanley ·
nice new avatar Dave....DOH
bugbrained ·
im booked in to guys , just going to enjoy the weekend meet some great vw guys see some great vw action wish i had a car quick enough to run . maybe dangerous pete or rod might let me have a run in one of there cars :P
humpty ·
bugbrained wrote:maybe dangerous pete or rod might let me have a run in one of there cars :P
Hasn't Pete still got the old pink and yellow number floating around?
VWMA Editor ·
The '57 arrived just before Valla. I can't believe how straight it is and how little rust. She's currently sitting in the 'quarantine' area of the house while the tonnes of rat and mice poo, country dirt and crap are removed. I'm working from the front to the back on this drag rat. Since these photos were taken the guards have been removed and the front end and suspension cleaned. Drop spindles (anyone gotta set of K&L drop spindles they want to sell?) will be fitted and the front drums reconditioned.
The motor is finished - a thumping 2.3 litre Type 1 monster. Pity the driver won't know what to do with it!
VWMA Editor ·
A re-conditioned (I haven't tested the motor) 36HP motor came with the deal. I'll put this to one side for the moment.
doc5avage ·
Me, my wife, and two sisters (in law) are all comming to the drags. We all have a beetle each, but mine and my wifes are currently out of action. Hopefully my wifes will be finished by then.
13BVW ·
i made the mistake of the the better half have a go of the buggy at willowbank on the weekend
she ran 12.79 @ 105mph with a 1.67 60ft(the 60ft happens to be the cars best) i then found that a vaccum line had fallen off so i had a go and ran 11.80@ 114mph my best 60ft is 1.68 all in full street trim as driven to the track unfortunatly she now says i can go to warick only if i let her race😀
dangerous ·
Good on you Andrew, perhaps you guys should do a "best of qualifying wins" deal!
blup58 ·
G'day Craig
Just popped the entry form in the mail, let me know if you don't get it in a day or so.
You can put me down for a shirt as well Large to Extra Large.
Brad
humpty ·
Hey Craig... Can us west coasters get a shirt even though we can't get there..... This year! 8-).... Gotta show my support for all the effort your putting in to the scene..... Cudos to you Craig.....
VWMA Editor ·
Yes, I have somehow found the time to come up with a t-shirt design and closer to the event I'll preview the shirt. Price will be kept low, and can be ordered if not able to attend. Bumper stickers have also been done.
The weekend is looking pretty sweet! Lots of variety in the entrants so far, and a few surprises as well. Even though there is plenty of work involved in getting this thing off the ground and running, I'm quite looking forward to a chance to have a run on the track sometime during the weekend. I'll have some pics on the '57 progress soon. Motor is done and front end all re-built.
fullnoise ·
I put in a leave form at work (and with the girlfriend) for 2 days either side of the event.
I didn't break anything roundy-roundy racing last weekend so I might as well drive the car from Sydney to Queensland to drive in a short straight line.
Is there any chance of a chicane at half track?
CYA CT
morgan ·
Just got my Box back from Shimo only damage was first gear want to get it in and have a run at WSID before heading north. Doing both events putting the bottle in for Warwick
[ Edited on 24-8-2006 by morgan ]
VWMA Editor ·
Here is a pic of Rod Penrose competing at an open meeting on 20th April 2002. Has anyone got a shot of Rod using all four wheels?
vw54 ·
Has anyone got a shot of Rod using all four wheels?
hehehehe thats impossible
pete wood ·
he is, there are 2 wheels on the wheely bars and two on the bar axle.
2 + 2 = 4. 🤓
humpty ·
Look at it this way..... Rod would be getting pretty good mileage on those front hoops!.... Of maybe this car is the first 6 wheeled VW in the world!
8-)
Stanley ·
A good mate of mine is getting married that weekend. Had to make up a bullshit excuse other than going to a volksie drag weekend.
Wife not particularly happy with the decision. Look on the bright side i said your rid of me and the three boys for the weekend......😀
dangerous ·
"I SEE A BAD MOON ARISING....."
humpty ·
Stanley wrote:A good mate of mine is getting married that weekend. Had to make up a bullshit excuse other than going to a volksie drag weekend.
Wife not particularly happy with the decision. Look on the bright side i said your rid of me and the three boys for the weekend......😀
Shaky ground my friend.... Shaky ground.....
hypo-vw ·
VWMA Editor wrote:Has anyone got a shot of Rod using all four wheels?
Yeh I have Craig , but as you can see he had better stick to 2 wheelin' and staying in a straight line . Those corners can be very tricky !!
[ Edited on 25-8-2006 by hypo-vw ]
pete wood ·
he he he 😀
no one can hang crap on you quite like your brother can. 😂
humpty ·
pete wood wrote:he he he 😀
no one can hang crap on you quite like your brother can. 😂
RAOTF LOL.....
hypo-vw ·
pete wood wrote:he he he 😀
no one can hang crap on you quite like your brother can. 😂
no crap intended , just having a dig !! He's still a good guy in my eyes .