Twenty-eight confirmed Volkswagen racers will be competing at the Warwick Weekend. This is tremendous news. I have received a number of enquiries about late entries, and they are being accepted on a case by case means, so please contact me prior to the event. The field could possibly grow to 35, which will make for some great entertainment.
Below are the confirmed racers (watercooled cars to be added soon once their specs arrive). Some have pics and times, others are first timers to the track.
Looks like being a hoot of a weekend!
• Dave Becker - 2165cc 1969 Cal Look Beetle. 12.88 for the quarter.
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• Wayne Penrose - 2842cc 1956 Oval Beetle. 11.60 for the quarter. Wayne will also be competing in his Kombi Twin Cab.
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• Rod Penrose - 2810cc 1968 Beetle. 5.68 for the eighth / 8.89 for the quarter.
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• Neil Penboss - 1915cc 1967 Beetle. 10.1 for the quarter.
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• Wayne Fenech - racing for VVDS. 2160cc 1965 Beetle.
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• Dave Butler - 2715cc 1960 Beetle. 7.18 for the eighth / 11.43 for the quarter.
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• Mike Waldron - Racing for LMS. 2800cc 1969 Beetle. 9.71 for the quarter.
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• Rod Richardson - 2276cc 1961 Beetle. 12.20 for the quarter.
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• Morgan Smith - 2332cc 1961 Beetle. 11.66 for the quarter.
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• Peter Page - 2332cc 1963 Beetle.
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• Adam Kirton - 1916 cc 1958 Beetle. 9.90 for the eighth.
• Alan Agyik - 2000cc 1970 Beetle.
• Brad White - 2110cc 1960 Karmann-Ghia.
• Trevor Luckhurst - 1915cc 1971 Beetle. 14 for the quarter.
• Adam De Biasi - 2500cc 1957 Beetle. 7.8 for the eighth / 12.1 for the quarter.
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• Mike Kristen - 2100cc 1956 Beetle. 9.4 for the quarter.
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• Shane Hobson - 1200cc Judson 1964 Beetle.
• Gunter Bogholz - 2100cc 1984 Manx. 13.4 for the quarter.
• Andrew Westwood - 1835cc 1965 Manx.
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• CT Hansen - 1915cc 1956 Beetle. 14.9 for the quarter.
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• Stuart Morris - 1916cc 1962 Beetle. 10.1 for the eighth / 14.9 for the quarter.
• Aaron Roberts - Mazda 20B Rotary powered 1976 Kombi. 12.1 for the quarter.
• Three water cooled entries from Euro Automotive (details pending)
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• Fabian Corio - 2380cc 1956 Oval Beetle.
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This is one quality field. If you want to see the best Volkswagens that this country can throw down the eighth mile strip, then Warwick is the place to take a seat.
As I said, late entries phone Craig on 0419 735 596.
Gate passes, bumper stickers, day program and information sheet will be sent to all confirmed competitors next week.
Stanley ·
Will there be a t-shirt for the event?
Doug Sweetman ·
Hey thats awesome.
Please tell me there will be a full spread in VWMA and has anyone thought of taking some quality video footage and producing a DVD of the days action ?
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I have a t-shirt design ready. It's just a question of having it done before the event. There will only be 50 made, and then orders taken if they sell out.
Yes, full coverage in VWMA issue#12. Matt Sherwood is responsible for these forum pics, and his work is top notch.
DVD? Damn, another thing to think about. Any volunteers?
Stanley ·
bags a t-shirt....:P
Dasdubber ·
Bloody hell I am getting excited! Can't wait to meet some of these guys and learn as much as I can for future drag endeavours (I have a feeling I'll be doing a lot more drag racing in coming months/years!).
063bug ·
Will be there minus car due to gearbox issues.... Will be there next time with new gearbox and much bigger engine ready to run...
speedster356 ·
I've pulled the Speedster out and she started after a bit of coughing (hasn't run in 9 months) so if the entry is accepted I'll be there......:P She hasn't been the same after losing the front in an accident....still 1916 powered.
dangerous ·
Any engine and tranny specs pete?
What are best times?
dragvw2180 ·
Nice Sppedster, runs too !!!! Hell if I don't sell mine I may have to turn it into a racecar hahahaha Mike
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Nothing special Dave just a low comp 1916 with 044 heads, 44s, 120 cam.
Runs a stock trans with a 14.4 @ 90? MPH 1/4.
VWFREAK ·
Anyone out there putting together a DVD of the day? If so I'd be keen to buy a copy,as many others would be.
Additionally has anyone heard of any media coverage for the event, speed week etc.
hellbugged ·
I'm coming too, peer pressure got to me:thumb
Dasdubber ·
Great stuff dumone - looking forward to seeing you and the notch up there!
dangerous ·
Awesome Daimo!!
hellbugged ·
Dasdubber wrote:Great stuff dumone - looking forward to seeing you and the notch up there!
ahhh yes, i forgot you were the latest notch lover Allan👍
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dumone wrote:
Dasdubber wrote:Great stuff dumone - looking forward to seeing you and the notch up there!
ahhh yes, i forgot you were the latest notch lover Allan👍
And although plans may change several times (as they always do), I am particularly interested in subaru powered notches - hint hint, nudge nudge. :P
fullnoise ·
I'll give myself a little ego boost here by replying to the post "Impressive Field".
I'm leaving Sydney on Thursday morning, stopping at the central coast briefly to have a Maltese coffee with Jak Rizzo and then heading to Tamworth for the night.
I'll be cruising along the New England highway on Friday to Warwick. I'll probably sit on about 100 kmph because the carbs are quiet at that speed.
Will there be anyone else on the highway with a VW badget that I can tailgate? I'm happy to tailgate trailers too.
CYA CT
hypo-vw ·
fullnoise wrote:I'm leaving Sydney on Thursday morning
CYA CT
G'day CT , we are leaving from Wollongong Thursday morning as well . Might see you along the road somewhere . We are also heading towards Tamworth area .
I am taking my dualcab bay , towing my enclosed trailer with 'Mango' inside . My father (Allan) is taking his Toyota Lexcen , towing my turbo oval . My brother (Rod) is taking his Chev ute , towing his enclosed trailer with his drag car inside .
I will have the slowest vehicle , but can still cruise along at 100kph if it is not an uphill .
Have a great trip everyone , from WPVW.
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Hi Wayne,
I'm sure I won't miss your convoy. If I see you I'll join in. Otherwise I'll keep an eye out for you in Tamworth.
Strangely, I'm looking forward to taking my oval on a gentle drive for a change.
I'm really looking forward to the weekend.
CYA CT
Dasdubber ·
Can't wait to see all your great cars at warwick - getting close now! Always have loved your oval CT - haven't seen it in ages so looking forward to it! 👍
063bug ·
Impressive field so far..... really looking forward to the weekend.... will take photos and post after the event. :thumb
Menangler ·
I am leaving Nowra Thursday morning and travelling out to Orange to pick up Fabe's and his new car, staying the night there, then leaving at the butt crack Friday morning for Warwick. Have a safe trip everyone.