Should Be David "empty" Ballbag 😂Gracey wrote:dangerous wrote:Who was the winner of the VW bracket?
Who's David BALLBAG?
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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Portland
Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk
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Cool Vid, bring them on!
Here's a few pics from Jon Kruger who competed and won his class on the weekend. I believe this was his first time racing and a monumental effort by him not onlt to race but to find time to get on top of his extremely busy business, finish his car and then take it to portland and race.
What makes this even more special is that the fellow next to him is Garnet Kruger, Jons father who has helped Jon build this car and has been into VW's owning his own VW dealership since Jon was a young boy. This is the ultimate father and son team and a very special moment for both of them. Well done once again Jon.
T54
Here's a few pics from Jon Kruger who competed and won his class on the weekend. I believe this was his first time racing and a monumental effort by him not onlt to race but to find time to get on top of his extremely busy business, finish his car and then take it to portland and race.
What makes this even more special is that the fellow next to him is Garnet Kruger, Jons father who has helped Jon build this car and has been into VW's owning his own VW dealership since Jon was a young boy. This is the ultimate father and son team and a very special moment for both of them. Well done once again Jon.
T54
C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.
fullnoise Fahrvergnugen
964 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
I was mighty impressed with the car when it I saw it on display at the VW Nationals a few years back. I'm even more impressed now that I've seen it run.
Well done Jon.
CT
Well done Jon.
CT
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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
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I thought that dave would like that ribbing.😁Craig Torrens wrote:Should Be David "empty" Ballbag 😂Gracey wrote:dangerous wrote:Who was the winner of the VW bracket?
Who's David BALLBAG?
Took me ages to graft that word on there!🤓
I HAD heard about the surgery.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m
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I'LL SECOND THAT CRAIG !!!Craig Torrens wrote:Should Be David "empty" Ballbag 😂Gracey wrote:dangerous wrote:Who was the winner of the VW bracket?
Who's David BALLBAG?
Team
FASTEST ET @ WARWICK 2010 & 2011
FASTEST SPEED @ WARWICK 2011
FASTEST ET & SPEED WSID 2012
PB - 6.33@113.07(1/8) & 9.88@135(1/4)
FASTEST ET @ WARWICK 2010 & 2011
FASTEST SPEED @ WARWICK 2011
FASTEST ET & SPEED WSID 2012
PB - 6.33@113.07(1/8) & 9.88@135(1/4)
westi what the
1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
down sharon.
westi what the
1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
i am having troubles with the footage so i will try to get it up tommorrow
down sharon.
hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m
2,151 posts · joined May 2004 ·
great pics westi .... thanks and keep em coming ...
Team
FASTEST ET @ WARWICK 2010 & 2011
FASTEST SPEED @ WARWICK 2011
FASTEST ET & SPEED WSID 2012
PB - 6.33@113.07(1/8) & 9.88@135(1/4)
FASTEST ET @ WARWICK 2010 & 2011
FASTEST SPEED @ WARWICK 2011
FASTEST ET & SPEED WSID 2012
PB - 6.33@113.07(1/8) & 9.88@135(1/4)
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
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Fantastic guys
Cant waiy to see vid's
Cant waiy to see vid's
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Gracey Wolfsburg Wizard
511 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·
dangerous wrote:I thought that dave would like that ribbing.😁Craig Torrens wrote:Should Be David "empty" Ballbag 😂Gracey wrote:dangerous wrote:Who was the winner of the VW bracket?
Who's David BALLBAG?
Took me ages to graft that word on there!🤓
I HAD heard about the surgery.
LOL, nice.
Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Great to see some pics and stories of the event.
A bid disappointing to hear some negative comments. No one can change the weather or the mechanical dramas.
This was my first ever vw drag event, and I was only there as a spectator. I came up on the Sunday morning after attending a family wedding the previous night. I was there to enjoy the event which I certainly did. Good to see some different cars to the usual Victorian attendees.
Big congrats to the Debiasi cars which all looked fantastic and was good to meet crazy Renee and his spider.
whoever said 'put your money where your mouth is' - I came from the middle east (I m back now), and drove down for what was essentially 4 hours of time at the event and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Where were you?
BTW who ever it was that said at the presentation:
"keep supporting the VW scene by buying the magazine" was right. Congrats to Craig for organising the event. Was good to talk with you breifly and Brian White was the consumate professional while taking photos. I hope he enjoyed the drive down the ocean road and arrived safe in Perth.
keep the photos coming.
A bid disappointing to hear some negative comments. No one can change the weather or the mechanical dramas.
This was my first ever vw drag event, and I was only there as a spectator. I came up on the Sunday morning after attending a family wedding the previous night. I was there to enjoy the event which I certainly did. Good to see some different cars to the usual Victorian attendees.
Big congrats to the Debiasi cars which all looked fantastic and was good to meet crazy Renee and his spider.
whoever said 'put your money where your mouth is' - I came from the middle east (I m back now), and drove down for what was essentially 4 hours of time at the event and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Where were you?
BTW who ever it was that said at the presentation:
"keep supporting the VW scene by buying the magazine" was right. Congrats to Craig for organising the event. Was good to talk with you breifly and Brian White was the consumate professional while taking photos. I hope he enjoyed the drive down the ocean road and arrived safe in Perth.
keep the photos coming.
...................( O \ l / O ).....................
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Awesome photos, thanks guys!
I felt bad not going,
now I REALLY feel bad!
Any details on the Spyder and its owner Rene.
Not Rene from Adelaide Heat Treatment!?
I felt bad not going,
now I REALLY feel bad!
Any details on the Spyder and its owner Rene.
Not Rene from Adelaide Heat Treatment!?
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Cool Vid Nick.
Stylin' is getting pretty fast.
"loven' it!"
Stylin' is getting pretty fast.
"loven' it!"
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
VWMA Editor Custom Title Time!
1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Rene Felkl is essentially a circuit racer, having competed many times in the Adelaide Classic and at local Porsche drive days. His comment to me was that these sort of VW events have given him an entirely new perspective on the hobby - they are fun, everyone talks to each other, and there are no lines drawn in the sand. He is now a convert. For some reason, he and I were matched frequently during qualifying, and I'm yet to get the better of the VW powered Spyder.
Kimm, the Golde looks sensational, and will no doubt come up a treat in the next issue. Brian knows his craft. Other cars to be given the feature treatment in and around the scenic area of Portland were the Spyder, Mitchell Lovell's blue Oval, Ian Poynter's Marlin buggy, and a sweet split panel. Thanks guys for making the trip.
Kimm, the Golde looks sensational, and will no doubt come up a treat in the next issue. Brian knows his craft. Other cars to be given the feature treatment in and around the scenic area of Portland were the Spyder, Mitchell Lovell's blue Oval, Ian Poynter's Marlin buggy, and a sweet split panel. Thanks guys for making the trip.
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
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Ahhhh!
It WAS Rene!
Good to know he is converted.
He is a very passionate VW owner.
His Ghia is even nicer than his WIFE'S spyder!
What times did the Spyder run?
It WAS Rene!
Good to know he is converted.
He is a very passionate VW owner.
His Ghia is even nicer than his WIFE'S spyder!
What times did the Spyder run?
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Gracey Wolfsburg Wizard
511 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·
I'm also curious about the RSK Spyder, it appears to be rear engined, but I'm almost certian they were midengined.
I realise its a replica (at least I think it is) but why would they make it rear engined?
I realise its a replica (at least I think it is) but why would they make it rear engined?
debiasi4 Officially Full-On Dubber
283 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
renes car is rear engined as it is based ona vw pan for ease of build(he also owns a beck 550 rep that is mid engined)i think his best time was 8.3 ish, but he was having trouble geting it off the line so there is more in it
forgot to mention in my earlier post what a great event craig put on we had a great time and will be back next time- it was excellent the amount of sa guys that came across ithink we have approx 100 people in our club and about 30 came over- not a bad ratio
adam
forgot to mention in my earlier post what a great event craig put on we had a great time and will be back next time- it was excellent the amount of sa guys that came across ithink we have approx 100 people in our club and about 30 came over- not a bad ratio
adam
fullnoise Fahrvergnugen
964 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
I wondered why everyone talked with a South Australian accent and bowed when Adam walked past!
All the SA guys were doing 8s and below I think? Did Barry get the Ascot into the 8s? He had a lot of runs on the weekend.
CT
All the SA guys were doing 8s and below I think? Did Barry get the Ascot into the 8s? He had a lot of runs on the weekend.
CT
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
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Butler
I see you have learnt how to use phot shop
Ballbag would be me
I see you have learnt how to use phot shop
Ballbag would be me
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
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Ballbag suits u Birch
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westi what the
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my granny 's got more teeth than this.
enjoy.
how do you say BROKEN.
enjoy.
how do you say BROKEN.
down sharon.
Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete
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Huge week-end for us !!!!Still very tied from driving ( over 2000kms each way ) Thanks to Rod Richardson for support and co-pilot .We drove straight down to Portland ,we had a liittle sleep on road stop ,then pick up family at Warrnambool (very late at night 11.15 ) They waited there plus having time to watch a movie after we got lost .
Well I wasn't confident the week-end was going to happen (weather not good ,17deg with a big wind factor)
Portland is one beautiful place ,with very nice food places (a little hard to get nice fish & chips ) and friendly people .
I think most poeple end up at Portland Disposal store where it look like you could by anything there!! or down at the wharf looking for the seal , chasing a feed from the fishing men .
My hat goes off to ALL that came !! to Craig at vwma and Southcoast Raceway , Thank you from Dak-A-Tak .
Sorry to those that had breakages or a crazy trip but it all goes around !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The track was very good for what the weather gave us and by sunday race end it was coming around fine .
Yes the retune road was very poor and race loop but they are a very small club that is working to improve complex as time goes on .
My car ran fine and strong for first outing (7.68et ) just wish we had a little more tweeking time on race day .
Check -out race report and pics on our website www.dak-a-takracing.com.au ,video's coming over week-end (Lisa is a little tied too)
Well I wasn't confident the week-end was going to happen (weather not good ,17deg with a big wind factor)
Portland is one beautiful place ,with very nice food places (a little hard to get nice fish & chips ) and friendly people .
I think most poeple end up at Portland Disposal store where it look like you could by anything there!! or down at the wharf looking for the seal , chasing a feed from the fishing men .
My hat goes off to ALL that came !! to Craig at vwma and Southcoast Raceway , Thank you from Dak-A-Tak .
Sorry to those that had breakages or a crazy trip but it all goes around !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The track was very good for what the weather gave us and by sunday race end it was coming around fine .
Yes the retune road was very poor and race loop but they are a very small club that is working to improve complex as time goes on .
My car ran fine and strong for first outing (7.68et ) just wish we had a little more tweeking time on race day .
Check -out race report and pics on our website www.dak-a-takracing.com.au ,video's coming over week-end (Lisa is a little tied too)
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
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The above times are for the Oran Park track when the track distance was 1000 feet not 1/8 mile or 660 feet
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
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nice looking trophy on my shelf ( wheres yours Craig 🙅 )
blew Stan the man away with my mighty 1200cc engine LOL
blew Stan the man away with my mighty 1200cc engine LOL
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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
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850 ft according to the magazine report.
They were good old days huh DAVE?
BACK WHEN EVERYONE WAS FRIENDS.
They were good old days huh DAVE?
BACK WHEN EVERYONE WAS FRIENDS.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
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Yeah thats right CRAFT 4 me
850 feet that was some weird measurement
i ended up sending letter to the NSWHRA to get them to reduce the track distance down to the standard 1/8 mile or 660 feet so when we raced we had some sort of standard to compare times with to the USA as the distance meant nothing apart from when racing at Oran Park
we still r friends
850 feet that was some weird measurement
i ended up sending letter to the NSWHRA to get them to reduce the track distance down to the standard 1/8 mile or 660 feet so when we raced we had some sort of standard to compare times with to the USA as the distance meant nothing apart from when racing at Oran Park
we still r friends
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
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Geesh Birch That trophy must be HUGE!
I hope were all friends now Dave
Dak foreva
I hope were all friends now Dave
Dak foreva
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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
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you know,
the whole rivalry thing that came out of sydney amongst all the businesses.
I wont name things here, but I can via PM.
I am still friends with everyone,
but you see the aftermath on here very often!
the whole rivalry thing that came out of sydney amongst all the businesses.
I wont name things here, but I can via PM.
I am still friends with everyone,
but you see the aftermath on here very often!
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete
1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Isn't this a Portland post section ? I'd like to read about Portland not vw nationals ,maybe move post to Past vw Nationals page .Some poeple are over it! Dave's !
fullnoise Fahrvergnugen
964 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Hi Westi,
I watched our car as it was being towed across the grass at Portland. The back wheel was turning about a quarter of a turn in both directions as the car was being dragged forward! How on earth did you manage to get it on the trailer?
That gearbox looks pretty damn messy.
I love your exhaust system.
CYA CT
I watched our car as it was being towed across the grass at Portland. The back wheel was turning about a quarter of a turn in both directions as the car was being dragged forward! How on earth did you manage to get it on the trailer?
That gearbox looks pretty damn messy.
I love your exhaust system.
CYA CT
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