Who is going to the VWMA drags? What would it take?

Just got my new VWMA in the mail and am excited about how big the event will be.
Who is NOT going?...And what will it take for you to come?
Not neccesarily to race, but just to be a part of the whole event, whether it be a spectator, official, show or race.

It would take a weekend leave pass + about $1000 all told (flights and accomodation + $$$ for beer and skittles).

I'd honestly love to come though.....

another 1/4 of a mile might get me there

dumone wrote:another 1/4 of a mile might get me there

So you'd have a 3/8 mile strip? hehehe

1/4 would be cool I must admit, but I'm really looking forward to going and getting involved!

I have found that 1/8 mile drags are just as fun as 1/4.
Infact, most times at the 1/8 mile events, I end up running my personal best because you get a lot more runs.
Most cars will be flat out in 3rd gear.
Rod Penrose and Mike Kristen will be doing about 200km/h in less than 6 seconds!

me is going not racing,me going
in me toyota hiace or me 318i bmw lol

[ Edited on 31-7-2006 by ian.mezz ]

I've decided, with the help of a few friends, to give this drag racing a go as well.

Pictured is a 1957 Beetle that I have just bought, pulled from a barn where it had been sitting for 29 years. No accidents, a few battle scars, all complete.

This is going to be my Drag Rat for Warwick. Don't worry - I'm not planning on doing any cuttting, just bolt on stuff. 2 litre Type1 motor, drag box, lowered, set of rims, fresh rubber, get the brakes right, fix any suspension woes, and hopefully she'll go!

I'll keep everyone posted on the progress through the forum. For the Warwick event your car does not need to be registered, only track worthy - ANDRA will inspect during scrutineering.

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G'day Guys

I was hoping to give the KG a run - need to sort a helmet and stinger for the event + Need to convince Alan (dasdubber) to run his bug....or at least pit crew for me.

Anything specific you need to prepare for scrutineering - do you need to wear anything specific heard a rumour full length clothes non-flammable (which is probably a good idea anyway)

Brad

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Hi Brad,
Any real helmet, as long as it has a AS1698 standard or better (no push bike or German Army!!!),
and long sleeves and pants is good...and closed shoes too, no thongs or sandles.
That helmet standard is on just about every car or bike helmet ever produced,
so just have a look either at the back of the helmet or inside the lining, and it will be on a sticker in there.
I would be so pleased if you both have a run. What ever I can do to encourage more people to be there and have a go
...you will have a ball and it is all legal!!
If anyone has any questions about the helmet, or other things, feel free to ask
as I have the rule book here and if I don't know the answers, I will get them.

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Dasdubber wrote:

dumone wrote:another 1/4 of a mile might get me there

So you'd have a 3/8 mile strip? hehehe

1/4 would be cool I must admit, but I'm really looking forward to going and getting involved!

doh, that's what i ment-another 1/8 mile would be long enough hey

So Dumone(hate calling you that, what is your name?) would you come if it was a 1/4 mile?
Perhaps you could come just in preparation for when they lengthen the track.
You are probably closer to the track than me!
Come and have some fun, and just be a spectator if you are AFRAID!?

I'm just talking nicely to the boss and trying to get time off work. If all aranged i'll be coming along.
I think it'll be good. Will have to get me a new tent too for the camping.......

I'm not going...........................9 hour drive from Sydney is a tad to far.

I think the concept is great, but the cost for me to travel to the event in time and $$$ certainly out weighs the benefit of attending.

Cheers
Craig T

Hey guys,
I am soooo jealous,wish I could make the event.I have had more fun over the years (21)that I have been drag racing by meeting and renewing friendships from the drag races I've attended.Heck,if you can't race or get there on your own,post it and see if anyone else is heading that way that has room,even if you don't race you can actually meet each other and hang out.Nothing better than campin out the night before and havin a few beers and socializing.I hope you ALL have fun

Craig Torrens wrote:I'm not going...........................9 hour drive from Sydney is a tad to far.

I think the concept is great, but the cost for me to travel to the event in time and $$$ certainly out weighs the benefit of attending.

Cheers
Craig T

chicken.....think of it as a second honeymoon....or a way to kick some Qld butt....whats 9 hours.....:P

dangerous wrote:So Dumone(hate calling you that, what is your name?) would you come if it was a 1/4 mile?
Perhaps you could come just in preparation for when they lengthen the track.
You are probably closer to the track than me!
Come and have some fun, and just be a spectator if you are AFRAID!?

yeah, a few of us are making plans, might get there yet.....

AFRAID!? the weekend isn't long enough for my current set up to get over the finish line, soon tho i will be joining in. Nads will be getting tested tomorrow behind the wheel of the 260 k.w (at wheels) notch

you coming down this weekend Dave?

Daimo

What will it take!!! The noise of sweat sounding vw motors reving hard!!! That is all it takes for me to be there! Dave you know ,this can or will be a long piece of string for some people . You and I have done so many interstate trips and promised many things by people but we still drag race for fun. I think this warwick meeting will be a new level of FUN and excitement for Australian vw drag racing and car shows ! If people want to race at any drag race meeting they have no excuse with so many events ( steet meets ,test & tunes,import meets ,bracket meets ) and more. Sorry for being square but Just come and Have Fun by just being there !!!!

dumone wrote:Nads will be getting tested tomorrow behind the wheel of the 260 k.w (at wheels) notch

you coming down this weekend Dave?

Daimo

Thanks for considering the trip up Daimo...what, is there something on this week end?

what are the details again? If I pop out wish some mates on our bikes, can we take them for a run as well or are we on the side lines? Either way sounds like fun so i"ll try and get there.

Stephen

Dave,
In my mind i`m already there. Picking up a mate at Tamworth on the way through. Unfortunately my car isnt done but hopefully another good friend can bring his beetle up as well. Either way Colin and myself are in.
Regards, Keith.

Good on you Keith, would be nice to see you up here, even if just spectating.

If I can get some time off work we'll be flying up to spectate. The trip up from Adelaide with the bug on a trailer is just a bit too daunting! We did it once to Sydney for the Nats and that was bad enough. Can't wait to catch up!! Dave we've spoken over the phone a number of times I look forward to meeting you in person. Is Craig going?

Keith Haeusler wrote:Dave,
In my mind i`m already there. Picking up a mate at Tamworth on the way through. Unfortunately my car isnt done but hopefully another good friend can bring his beetle up as well. Either way Colin and myself are in.
Regards, Keith.

Hey Keith

I finally got your old 2110 in my KG will be running it at this weekend, hopefully we may get a chance to meet up. May even bug you with some tuning/timing tips, as you probably know the engine better than anyone.

Brad

Yep, blup58 (Brad) and my accommodation is now booked - will sort out our pre-purchased drag bookings shortly (don't worry Craig, won't leave it till the last minute!).

Alan

Pre-entry closes 1st September. If all competitors could make this deadline it would help me organise the race day so much better.

Entry forms can be found at www.vwma.net.au and click on the Warwick banner.

Please note, if you are not staying at the track, but are racing both days, tick the $80 box.

Cheers
Craig

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People have been complaining that we need a VW only drag meet for ages,
Nows your chance, get up there and see a VW only meet, 9 hours drive from Sydney is nothing, come on you limp wristed Nancy boy Sydney VW races get up there!! no excuses!!:P

is there a class for stockies?

Yes, and there is a trophy for fastest Kombi (all Volkswagen) and earliest Beetle. This event combines both the full-on serious drag meet with the fun and friendly runs, something other Australian drag meets no longer cater for. Even if it takes you 5 minutes to do the 1/8th, there is a class for you to run in. It's also dial your own in the open aircooled and watercooled classes, meaning you can always have that slight advantage over something quicker.

where is everybody staying at for the weekend,
camping at the track or what motel???????????????
Or going out for tea as a group on Saturday night????????

There is a large mess marque set-up at the track, with catering. $25 per head gets you dinner and breakfast(if you are staying at the track).

Also a large Plasma TV for entertainment and music. Possibly a bonfire pending fire restrictions.

Facilities at Warwick are basic, but better than most drag tracks. There are showers on a timer, so if you are not in a hurry, there is plenty of hot water. Warwick CBD is only five minutes down the road, but accommodation is filling fast. There are two other non-motorsport events in town that weekend.

VWMA Editor wrote:Please note, if you are not staying at the track, but are racing both days, tick the $80 box.



[ Edited on 16-8-2006 by VWMA Editor ]

This is a very affordable option.
I would hope that we can get some stockers racing too!!
I might get my streeter running and talk my brother into coming up to drive for me.
Any one live near by and can bring their Volksies, should be a great week end.
Any one need anything , or some convincing to come.
This type of event was what I wanted when the first Jamboree was organized way back in '91...now it is a reality.

Craig may be able to confirm this, but so far, the guys that I have spoken to,
and are planning to race are :
Rodney Penrose(8.96)
Mike Waldron/Dave Stoker(9.71)
Wally Penboss(10.16)
Mike Kristen(9.42) depending on the sale of Cranky(what a bargain!)
Peter Page(11.29)
Wayne Penrose(11.60...but getting faster!)
Rod Richardson(11.96)
Macca&Morgy Smith(11.67 with Gas!)
Andrew 13BVW(11.80)
Alan Agyik with????
Brad "blup58" with???
Fabian Corio with...T0P SECRET!!!
Dave Becker? (12.80s)
Who else?
Trent?
Henry?
Ross Freestone?
Mark Calus?
20BVW Bus?
I know that for a lot of guys, it is a long drive, but would still like to catch up with everyone that is flying or driving up to spectate.

[ Edited on 16-8-2006 by dangerous ]

Hopefully I'll be going with my 57 panel, does the 1/4 in just under 17secs, but I very much doubt I could replicate that as my response times range wildly.
If not it'll be the 1600 dlx bay and 1200 karmann ghia

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dangerous wrote:Craig may be able to confirm this, but so far, the guys that I have spoken to,
and are planning to race are :
Rodney Penrose(8.96)
Mike Waldron/Dave Stoker(9.71)
Wally Penboss(10.16)
Mike Kristen(9.42) depending on the sale of Cranky(what a bargain!)
Peter Page(11.29)
Wayne Penrose(11.60...but getting faster!)
Rod Richardson(11.96)
Macca&Morgy Smith(11.67 with Gas!)
Andrew 13BVW(11.80)
Alan Agyik with????
Brad "blup58" with???
Fabian Corio with...T0P SECRET!!!
Dave Becker? (12.80s)
Who else?
Trent?
Henry?
Ross Freestone?
Mark Calus?
20BVW Bus?
I know that for a lot of guys, it is a long drive, but would still like to catch up with everyone that is flying or driving up to spectate.

[ Edited on 16-8-2006 by dangerous ]

Hey Guys

Al Agyik's car and time is yet to be determined, he may be able to shed some light a little closer to the date.

I'll be in the KG - have no idea what time it will run. 2110cc, 48mm dellortos, K8 cam, Street Eliminator Heads, Gearbox 1st and 2nd are standard 3rd and 4th close ratio (not sure if 4th will even be hit??)............

P.S First time I have ever run as well..

After some input on the following guys...

1. Anyone want to take a guess and give me a rough idea time I may run???? Lots of variables but any guess????

2. Anyone out there got a stinger I could have, borrow or buy for the weekend.

I've had a new muffler made up so the car is much quieter on the street enables me to take Little Blup58 for drives without causing him to go deaf but I feel like it has chopped the power by 1/3rd???

Would love to run a stinger for the weekend.
Cheers

Brad

Yeah I will be there in something or other! I think I'll be slow but its all about having fun so I'm looking forward to it! Although not confirmed just yet, we are hoping to run the test and tune at willowbank on Sat Sep 9.

By the way brad's header is a berg unit (not sure of flange dimensions).

hey guys if i bring the drb tiapan what catergory would i go in kit car ?

kit car to have a run at warrick :bounce

sorry having trouble downsizing pics hope it works this time :P

There is a specials category - if it has 50% or more VW components it can run. Check the website for details.

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hmm more than 50 percent vw i'll have to get a honest appraisal from dave or peter page .

I'd lurve to tow the notch up, but we've finally made the decision to wait for a 1/4 mile run (confident of high 11/low 12 sec's), sorry would love to help boost racer numbers......anyways could end up there with the streeter none the less.

dumone wrote:I'd lurve to tow the notch up, but we've finally made the decision to wait for a 1/4 mile run (confident of high 11/low 12 sec's), sorry would love to help boost racer numbers......anyways could end up there with the streeter none the less.

Is the 260kw @ the wheels notch that you refer to , VW powered ?

some of you softies are complaining about the distance you have to travel to get to Warrick !!
Forget small issues like this and come to enjoy the event and the atmosphere .
Just for the fun of it I have entered my dual-cab ute . I will sit behind the steering wheel for at least 12 hours while towing a huge 6m x 2.4m x 2m high enclosed trailer with a car inside it , get to the venue , un-hook the trailer and race the tow-car !!
How much more fun could you have ? :bounce:bounce

hmmm...
I wonder if I would void our turbo Jetta's warranty....:o

If driving in a straight line for 200m voids your warranty,
it is not worth the paper it is written on.
Would love to see some late VWs there...any one bringing an R32?

bugbrained wrote:hmm more than 50 percent vw i'll have to get a honest appraisal from dave or peter page .

Hi Jeff,
I love the DRB, but my choice would have to be the speedster...what engine specs?

dumone wrote:I'd lurve to tow the notch up, but we've finally made the decision to wait for a 1/4 mile run (confident of high 11/low 12 sec's), sorry would love to help boost racer numbers......anyways could end up there with the streeter none the less.

Tell Jeff he's a soft on!!
I'd love to have a go at blowin' away some Subaru crap:P


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hey dave the 356 the wifeeees sporty i could sweet talk her and bring it up though .
at the moment its a standard 1600 with a downdraught weber , the drb a lot faster
though :cry

Menangler wrote:

dumone wrote:I'd lurve to tow the notch up, but we've finally made the decision to wait for a 1/4 mile run (confident of high 11/low 12 sec's), sorry would love to help boost racer numbers......anyways could end up there with the streeter none the less.

Tell Jeff he's a soft on!!
I'd love to have a go at blowin' away some Subaru crap:P




[ Edited on 17-8-2006 by Menangler ]

😂 will do, being the major sponsor at the moment, i will probably get away with that!!

we just don't think it would be worth the trip to be "stuck in second":P....also need a tow vehicle, the dual cab is dead👎

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hypo-vw wrote:some of you softies are complaining about the distance you have to travel to get to Warrick !!
Forget small issues like this and come to enjoy the event and the atmosphere .
Just for the fun of it I have entered my dual-cab ute . I will sit behind the steering wheel for at least 12 hours while towing a huge 6m x 2.4m x 2m high enclosed trailer with a car inside it , get to the venue , un-hook the trailer and race the tow-car !!
How much more fun could you have ? :bounce:bounce

Like a red flag to a bull....................hehhehehehe

sips coffee :P

bugbrained wrote:sips coffee :P

The last few posts mentioned the name Jeff.
These are two different guys, so each of you dont get confused.
Would love to see you both there.

ahh didn't notice that Dave, sorry for the confusion. sick of walking past the notch & looking at it sitting in the shed so i simply asked what it needed to run, did that and we're out there again.

and yes Jeff U is enjoying it again. i have also told him the next project is to get the "hellbug" motor running again, wether he likes it or not🤓

cheers,

[ Edited on 19-8-06 by dumone ]

dumone wrote:same car tho Dave. sick of walking past looking at it sitting in the shed so i simply asked what it needed to run, did that and we're out there again.

and yes Jeff is enjoying it again. i have also told him the next project is to get the "hellbug" motor running again, wether he likes it or not🤓

cheers,

Good to see Jeff back into it.:thumb

richard newbury and myself are coming up with my brown beetle(12.1 1/4)
from adelaide
adam

Would love to be there but gotta start saving for Valla 2008 😵

Ash x

thanks dave for the heads up on all the jeff;sss ( no pun intended ):P

Will be attending the event, but as for racing i'm not sure, i could race my 04 GTi stocker, or slap together a 2litre type 4, Vforce cam, DTM, twin 44 IDF's in my 66 bug but i don't think the trans will hold out also getting an exhaust made is were my dollar factor says no.

debiasi4 wrote:richard newbury and myself are coming up with my brown beetle(12.1 1/4)
from adelaide
adam

YE-HA! Good on you guys!!

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Good stuff Adam - can't wait to see the bug run. Kudos for making the mammoth journey!

Damo, mate if you don't get the type IV done, just have a crack in the Golf. Its all about just getting out and having fun, and the more veedubs there is having a go, the more fun it will be for drivers and spectators.

Chatting with a few veedub mates today, and I concluded that some people may be apprehensive about pariticpating because of the "intimidation factor" in drag racing - ie. worried your car is too slow (therefore embarassment), or concern about stuffing up or not knowing how to stage etc. This is part of the reason why I have never given it a go before at events like the jamboree etc.

I see this as the perfect opportunity for any novices (like me) to have a go and learn in a friendly environment with help from the seasoned campaigners. It's not often an all veedub drag event like this comes up, so even if you have stock 1500 type 3, or mild 1776 in your bug.....don't be afraid to get involved. I'm looking forward to the weekend and can't wait to have a run in whatever I get there in!

My first trip to the track was in a 1200 bug that ran 21 sec...very slow but good fun.
I bet people were laughing, but who cares, gotta start somewhere.

Yep ill be there ...spectating ....Wheres Kombi Kid with his subbie????

Any one else coming?
Only a week to go to get your entries in!
Morgan running with N2O for the Warwick weekend!?

As I put in one of the many other posts about this inaugural event:

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......

There's a slim chance the tight arse Tuesday 1641 turbo might be there....fingers crossed.