VW Warwick 2010 - Track condition Update

Hi All,

All looks good for VW Warwick 2010. Rod Penrose has just arrived and the pit area is dry, the track looks good and the weather clear. Let's go racing!!

Cheers
Craig Hughes
Editor
VWMA

bloody hell....is it that time already

Better get my sh#t together then

AAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
shite not so soon
im of to the ice box (shed)

Holy Smoke I better get my shite together too.... (got my roll over bars and fron axle bent up today)

FROSTY wrote:Holy Smoke I better get my shite together too.... (got my roll over bars and fron axle bent up today)

Where's the fricken pictures!!

I had the roll overs bent today and they are not perfect, when they were being bent one of the bends couldn't be done the whole way as it was hitting on the hydralics of the machine bender, now I need to borrow some oxy to just get them exact ( about 3-5deg more one side) I will get some pics when they are tacked up. Do you know someone with Oxy Acetaline bottles, I have the torch and guages and only need about 10min worth of gas.

G'day Frosty, you can borrow my oxy acetelene if you like - the bottles (smallish so easy to transport) are already on a trolley with guages etc. Happy to help if I can - stop by the workshop if you want to pick it up whenever.

Sorry to side track Craig - I'll be at Warwick again but unfortunately not racing as my engine won't be here and in the oval in time - wouldn't miss the event though!
Cheers
Al

Yay!!! cant wait for Warwick😀😀

Bec wants a rematch😂

This time Bec don't let Aaron drive the wagon LOL

LIFE IN THE LOW LANE wrote:This time Bec don't let Aaron drive the wagon LOL

Hey Brendan...you gonna turn up in something fast this year?

Rose entered months ago😂😂 accommodation and every thing sorted.😊
tHIS year she wants me to take the seats out of her brown bug🤪

The kombi is back on the road with more traction and a new engine, so I'll be there after a tune up.

I've been told.......(keep out of the square back!!!!)🥲

Should be another good weekend.

Stanley wrote:

LIFE IN THE LOW LANE wrote:This time Bec don't let Aaron drive the wagon LOL

Hey Brendan...you gonna turn up in something fast this year?

Not racing this year mate. Crewing for Pete Page/Rod R. Bus needs a gearbox rebuild and CV's but I'm currently pouring all funds into renovations to get house finished hopefully by the end of the year. Happy to be a spectator and actually just being there is enough fun for me!!

hey stanley, ive got a few spare pistons i can bring up with me just in case😂

brad and i have'nt decided weather were coming up
with the junka yet
all depends on how she goes on her next outing
and money allowing
still waiting on alot of people to pay their bills
you know cash flow and all that shit

typethreeking wrote:hey stanley, ive got a few spare pistons i can bring up with me just in case😂

That would be great Troy. I've got all these spare barrels and have no idea what to do with them....I was going to use them as pot plants...🤪

As usual, Valla was a great weekend, and the added bonus was having the opportunity to take a sneak peak at photos of some of the new drag cars aiming to debut at the Warwick event. Shane Hobson's new drag beast is very impressive.

Quote of the Valla weekend: Henry Spicak - " I don't really enjoy having the front wheels of my drag car in the air - it's not helping me get to the finish as quickly...."

Looks like I've been outed. Knew i wouldn't be able to fly under the radar for long. Yes I hoping to have a new drag car out at Warwick 2010. Still plenty of work to do before then. Cbb is preparing the motor for me as we speak. The CBB team built a strong reliable motor for little brothers car (too cranky) so I cant wait to see how my little beast will perform over the 1/8th at Warwick.

Cbb's new website should have build details up soon for anyone interested.

www.cbbvw.com/vehicle/7/Flamin-Tiki

Every year at Warwick gets bigger and better and from all the whispers this year shouldn't be any different. Hope to be able to make some noise with you all this year.

Regards
Shane

well ive entered the fasty again for hopefully the last time, would like to debut the new car for warwick 2011 so long as time permit with building a new house and shed, time will tell.

Definately not there this year, but have a leave pass for next year already - so far away... Ah well.

Well , as a few of you that i spoke to at Valla would know , myself and a couple of the boys have decided to put together a Ratty 62 Beetle for Warwick and have started on it this weekend .
So see you all there as i can't wait after my 2 years of absence .
PS Stay tuned in Members Rides for some pics of the Rat Racer

what car's are confirmed so far is there a list happening.

I'll hopefully be there as a spectator (unfortunately) - my wife is due with our 2nd bub within weeks of the event so no chance of me competing, still trying to achieve adequate brownie points to get away as our first bub came early. May have to borrow Aaron's kombi to race back to the gold coast for delivery - 700+ horse power should get me there in time! 😂

Good luck to everyone preparing for what I'm sure will be another great weekend!
Al

Hi All,

Preparations for Warwick are well underway, including new style trophies for the 2010 October weekend.

As with Portland, pre-paid gate and/or dinner passes will be issued at the track. If you arrive Friday, you can collect them from me (I'm usually hanging around the scrutineering bay), and on Saturday at the front gate. Regulars to Warwick are aware that Jo Sinclair, race director for the weekend, does a thorough job to ensure everyone has the correct tickets, armbands and other passes, but to make Jo and my job a tad easier, it would be appreciated if everyone has these in order by end of scrutineering on Saturday.

Competitors are also advised to check their helmets for compliance. ANDRA scrutineers will be looking at helmet tags that must display one of the following helmet standards:

AS/NZS 1698:2006
AS/NZS 1698
SNELL SA2000
SNELL SA2005
SNELL M2000
SNELL M2005
SFI 31.2A
SFI 41.2A
BS 6658-198

All other apparel requirements are as per the VWMA website.

The VWMA website - www.vwma.net.au - has been updated with all the 2010 information, and registration is now open. Rego can be made online or via snail mail. The only recent change has been to the dinner/breakfast price which has increased by $10 - something out of my control, but a good feed is still guaranteed.

Cheers
Craig Hughes
Editor
VWMA

OZ Towdster wrote:Well , as a few of you that i spoke to at Valla would know , myself and a couple of the boys have decided to put together a Ratty 62 Beetle for Warwick and have started on it this weekend .
So see you all there as i can't wait after my 2 years of absence .
PS Stay tuned in Members Rides for some pics of the Rat Racer

CAN'T FIND THE PICS OF THE RAT RACER!!!!!!

Yea yea

FROSTY wrote:

OZ Towdster wrote:Well , as a few of you that i spoke to at Valla would know , myself and a couple of the boys have decided to put together a Ratty 62 Beetle for Warwick and have started on it this weekend .
So see you all there as i can't wait after my 2 years of absence .
PS Stay tuned in Members Rides for some pics of the Rat Racer

CAN'T FIND THE PICS OF THE RAT RACER!!!!!!

It's on the shelf with the Towdster 😂

Are but at least mine will be at Warwick and not just a drawing in a Signature 😂

ouch!

OZ Towdster wrote:Are but at least mine will be at Warwick and not just a drawing in a Signature 😂

HAHAHA. If they were mine i'd have them done. But they Belong to the Mrs and I'm not allowed to touch 😂

Hi All,

The countdown has begun for VW Warwick 2010. Thanks to Mick Motors for coming on board as the major sponsor, and to Volkswagen Genuine Parts and Rod Penrose Performance for their continued support this year.

As I won't be in the drivers seat for this event, you will be happy to know I will be the official track commentator, and with plenty of behind the scenes goss on most drivers and crew, I can guarantee some entertainment from behind the microphone. Bribes will be accepted to keep me quiet....

A reminder - driver entry can be made online or by printing and posting the entry form at www.vwma.net.au no later than September 24th 2010.

Cheers
Craig

Anyone planning a run at Willowbank (TNT) before Warwick ??????????

I really didn't need a reminder Craig , as i am working all hours of the day and night to get the Rat ready

How much more to get it finished?

One month until VW Warwick. Crank-up the pace if your drag car is still not in one piece!!

The VW Watercooled Class is back on track for 2010 with some healthy early numbers and the VW Special class is looking to field an impressive bracket.

With VWMA expanding to 116 pages from the current issue, there is now extended coverage in issue#28, including more images and info of behind the scenes action, car show and parade over the two days.

For rookie would-be racers who have always been tempted to enter the sport of VW drag racing, then Warwick is the place to find the nation's best drivers and engine builders in one place. The atmosphere is friendly, advice flows freely and the racing is non-stop.

See you on the track.

Cheers
Craig

FROSTY wrote:How much more to get it finished?

Getting close now , motor is fitted and runs sweet, gearbox is straped down hard and have made a nice tramp bar for under the rear of th engine have scored some great looking rear rims and the body is structually sound but looking how a good Rat should .
This weekend comming will see the lowered beam going in and brakes are also already all done .
Mabey will be at Action day , see how we go !!

Andrew

Hmmmmm we will have to give our vw a wash soon ready for Warwick.😂😂

Hi All,

For Qld VW drag racers who are intending to enter this year's VW Warwick event and have not done so as yet, I will be attending the VWDCQ Action Day this Sunday 12th September with entry forms and other information. I'll be somewhere close to the VWMA T5 and trailer.

Although the event is 3 weeks away, entry cut-off is September 24th. Don't be caught out, as I am unable to take entries after this date.

The trophies for 2010 are different to previous years, and have a 'functional' value as opposed to shelf decoration only. VGA has also chipped in with some factory promotional goodies.

See you on the track.

Cheers
Craig

The first post has now been updated with the latest information.

cant wait to see nashes machine run, hope he doesnt get a stone chip racing it🥲

THIS I HAVE TO SEE !!!! I'm keen to run again at a TNT before Warwick. can some one text me or call to let me know when Michael will be going. (please)
Thansk Frosty 0403387295

Yee fricken haa!!! Good effort Michael 😀

Bloody heck. Is it that time of year again?

I'll be leaving Sydney in the Oval after lunch on Thursday, picking up Jak Rizzo from the Central Coast, and staying overnight in Tamworth. On Friday I'll cruise to Warwick with Keith Hauesler who will be taking his car to Warwick for the first time after almost making it for the previous 2 years.

I look forward to catching up with everyone again.

No improvements to my car, besides new oil and spark plugs.

( : T

Hey CT, were are you all staying ?
Maybe we can catch up! LOL...

Cheers Col

booya! thaks fullnoise, when i visited jak said he wasnt going to come this year, guess his arm was twisted 👍

Jak is going to ride shotgun in my car. We'll probably play "I Spy" communicating in sign language all the way, unless I change manifolds and quieten down the webers.

Jak's car would be better on the trip, but he doesn't want to play gearbox lotto with all that power and the sticky drag strip.

Hey Col. Are bookings available at Mayman's B&B. I know your sister has decided to get married that weekend just to keep you from Warwick. It's only half worked.

CT

No way Hansen, I refuse to travel economy. 1st class all the way for me thank u sir!

U are dillusional if u think I'm travelling without carpet, back seat, soundproofing ,subwoofer...............& a coffe cup holder , small microwave for the Pastizzi.........

Jak

Travel in your own car then Jak. I don't allow anyone in lyra bike shorts in my car anyway!

I had ear plugs for you and created a cup holder with a hole saw in the passenger floor pan all for nothing then.

I've entered. Your my crew and your car is my support vehicle. Colin is providing bed, but not breakfast on the way up.

I can't wait.

fullnoise wrote:Travel in your own car then Jak. I don't allow anyone in lyra bike shorts in my car anyway!

I had ear plugs for you and created a cup holder with a hole saw in the passenger floor pan all for nothing then.

I've entered. Your my crew and your car is my support vehicle. Colin is providing bed, but not breakfast on the way up.

I can't wait.

Breakfast is available, but is not included in basic accomadation package.
For a small fee we can include breakfast please enquire when you arrive ask to speak to Karie or Liam.

Cheers Col

fullnoise wrote:I had ear plugs for you and created a cup holder with a hole saw in the passenger floor pan all for nothing then.

At least it will let the water out now.

Jak

I prefer to use the term "speed hole" rather than drain.

fullnoise wrote:I prefer to use the term "speed hole" rather than drain.

hmmmm, speed hole. I'd re-think that before u make into a sticker........😂
Jak

is there a list of entrants anywere?

Na Craig dosn't post the list, never has.

Jak Rizzo wrote:No way Hansen, I refuse to travel economy. 1st class all the way for me thank u sir!

U are dillusional if u think I'm travelling without carpet, back seat, soundproofing ,subwoofer...............& a coffe cup holder , small microwave for the Pastizzi.........

Jak

WARNING VERY RUDE

That was filmed on our last trip to Warick!
Jak

The Gringos are coming, Iv'e had terrible trouble with my tow vehicle. I had to completley rebuild the engine on the T4, But considering I got 500,00km out of the old girl I'm not complainig.
We are runnig a three car team this year and can't wait to get up there.
Nick and the boys aren't coming so I don't know who else is coming from Vic.
Michael

First post has been updated with some important changes to the programme and suggested extra equipment to bring.

cars done, trailers done, tow car done and packed. finally a good night sleep then off in the morning. see yall saturday

Hi All,

All looks good for VW Warwick 2010. Rod Penrose has just arrived and the pit area is dry, the track looks good and the weather clear. Let's go racing!!

Cheers
Craig Hughes
Editor
VWMA

earlybird catches the worm? see ya all saturday, unless im working, then sunday hungover! another tiguan roadtrip yay!