The Sydney section of the VWMA website is now live. There are only a few items to add, such as the Vintage VeeDub Supplies cash incentive for an 8 second pass, details of the RC drag racing competition, and catering details. Registrations will open soon.
For competitors please note the ANDRA requirements based on perceived ETs under the racing section. These will be enforced on the day.
Also, unlike regional tracks, Sydney has specific opening and closing times for the gate. VWMA staff do not have a key, so please pay attention to the times listed in the programme section.
Cheers
Craig
rose 路
I will be there can't wait not far for us to travell we can have a sleep in馃槀
thanks for the flyer craig will put one up in the shop
vw54 路
Craig
We will be there
1303Steve 路
put your glasses you old fart, cant wait, I even have that weekend off so no shift swaps needed
IWL_86 路
Ill be there!! 馃檪
LIFE IN THE LOW LANE 路
So seeing this meet is a one day event what will the start and finish times be??
hypo-vw 路
Team WPVW will be there ..... and a big thankyou to Craig for finally organising an event which is close to home for the majority of the NSW VW drag racers after many years of travel to both Warwick QLD and Portland VIC .
For those of you who have never raced at WSID , it will be a fulfilling experience for you as the complete complex is second-to-none in quality .....
Cant wait till February and catch-up with all you guys again ..... Wayne馃槑
morgan 路
Well that has made my day. Cheers Craig
LIFE IN THE LOW LANE 路
Get that heap out of storage morgs and dust it off and pump up the tyres before Benny finds something else to borrow for his car hahahahaha
hellbugged 路
Sweet!
Can't wait, should be a great event
whathaveidone 路
I know were im gunna get my n02 system from!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stanley 路
buggar......I fly out for the UK 3 days later. next year......馃檨
whathaveidone 路
Stanley wrote:buggar......I fly out for the UK 3 days later. next year......馃檨
It only takes one day to get home????????
reub 路
Awesome news馃憤
Craig Torrens 路
Fantastic news...........I will be there for sure 馃憤
morgan 路
Its N2O and I dont think you could handle the power
whathaveidone 路
morgan wrote:Its N2O and I dont think you could handle the power
Shutup!!!!!
Kombi_Rescue 路
exellent news for the vw scene particually for Sydney, sounds like it will be well supported too. Good work Criag
Paulc1964au 路
I will be there with camera in hand
Ben386 路
This is great!馃憤
vw54 路
Fantastic news...........I will be there for sure
pity they WONT let EVOS in 馃槀馃槀馃槀馃檯
t_tuffnut 路
What are the requirements for the event?
Helmet and Race suit? I'm interested in going for a run but don't know what I need to do.
Yes, complete novice here.
VWMA Editor 路
The VWMA website will eventually include all the info needed within the next two weeks, but as a starter, the minimum safety requirements for driver are approved helmet, long sleeve shirt and pants, and enclosed shoes. The website will have a list of the helmet standards necessary.
Vehicles - if it is currently registered with a minimum 3 point safety belt and would easily pass a roadworthy then you should have no worries in scrutineering. If your vehicle is unregistered, is not an ANDRA tech car and will be quicker than 12 seconds, then for Sydney you will have to check the ANDRA rule book under Super Sedan or Super Street, again these details will be available on the website.
As a teaser, on the Friday night there will be a VWMA/Dino's Pizza night in Penrith, RC Drag Racing during the afternoon on the Saturday in the pits and a twilight cruise for all VWs up and down the return road during the break between racing and the finals. Of course, there will also be a show'n'shine, live music, catering and stuff for the little people.
More info soon - just give me a little time - new venue, big venue and a lot to learn!!
Cheers
Craig
Craig Torrens 路
vw54 wrote:
Fantastic news...........I will be there for sure
pity they WONT let EVOS in 馃槀馃槀馃槀馃檯
馃槀馃槀....I will be there in a VW Dave, and hopefully with my new berg 5 speed installed 馃槑
dangerous 路
Everyone I speak with is excited about this upcoming event!
It will be here before we know it!
For those people who have only ever run on an 1/8 mile,
please make sure your cars are properly wheel-aligned and safe,
especially those cars that are not road legal.
That means some caster up front and all wheels pointing forward along the same centre line.
It should go without saying that you do not have bump steer, or worn components!!
Most cars will be 20 to 30mph faster at the 1/4 mile marker, so your cars need to be stable at those speeds.
Another thing to consider is that some car's fuel delivery over an 1/8 mile will be fine,
but starve, or show lean over the extra load and distance.
So it may well be worth peoples efforet to either test on a 1/4,
or get on a dyno and make sure there are no hidden fuel delivery problems.
Above all, this drag racing should be fun!
So prepare well, and I look forward to see you all in Sydney!!
Stanley 路
good advice DB
essex 路
will you be going now, Stanley?
Stanley 路
Unfortunately not Barry. I fly out to the UK 3 days later. I'm keen but wife not so much......馃檯
whathaveidone 路
cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will youe car be running essex?????
essex 路
i'm gonna try & get my car there, Ben,
Stanley, you have really lucked out, timing just wrong for you
1916baja 路
Thanks Dave! That's really helpful for us newbies, hoping to get out to willowbank around Christmas.
dangerous wrote:Everyone I speak with is excited about this upcoming event!
It will be here before we know it!
For those people who have only ever run on an 1/8 mile,
please make sure your cars are properly wheel-aligned and safe,
especially those cars that are not road legal.
That means some caster up front and all wheels pointing forward along the same centre line.
It should go without saying that you do not have bump steer, or worn components!!
Most cars will be 20 to 30mph faster at the 1/4 mile marker, so your cars need to be stable at those speeds.
Another thing to consider is that some car's fuel delivery over an 1/8 mile will be fine,
but starve, or show lean over the extra load and distance.
So it may well be worth peoples efforet to either test on a 1/4,
or get on a dyno and make sure there are no hidden fuel delivery problems.
Above all, this drag racing should be fun!
So prepare well, and I look forward to see you all in Sydney!!
humpty 路
Come on Andrew.... You gotta be there mate..... I'm planning on being there, might even bring the POS over for a blast!
rose 路
this is great info.
now you tell me馃お, as my 54 was a bit floaty at the finish line with standard front suspenion
dangerous wrote:Everyone I speak with is excited about this upcoming event!
It will be here before we know it!
For those people who have only ever run on an 1/8 mile,
please make sure your cars are properly wheel-aligned and safe,
especially those cars that are not road legal.
That means some caster up front and all wheels pointing forward along the same centre line.
It should go without saying that you do not have bump steer, or worn components!!
Most cars will be 20 to 30mph faster at the 1/4 mile marker, so your cars need to be stable at those speeds.
Another thing to consider is that some car's fuel delivery over an 1/8 mile will be fine,
but starve, or show lean over the extra load and distance.
So it may well be worth peoples efforet to either test on a 1/4,
or get on a dyno and make sure there are no hidden fuel delivery problems.
Above all, this drag racing should be fun!
So prepare well, and I look forward to see you all in Sydney!!
dangerous 路
rose wrote:this is great info.
now you tell me馃お, as my 54 was a bit floaty at the finish line with standard front suspenion
dangerous wrote:That means some caster up front and all wheels pointing forward along the same centre line.
It should go without saying that you do not have bump steer, or worn components!!
Most cars will be 20 to 30mph faster at the 1/4 mile marker, so your cars need to be stable at those speeds.
Provided suspension parts are in good shape,
a set of caster shims up front, and toe-in
and some toe in at the back, or at least never toe out.
Early cars with late gearboxes may need to shim the gearbox to the rear to get toe in at the back. This is because there are no slots in the spring plates, and the gearbox case is a different length, which changes the toe.
Bit lower does help,
but only if caster is good, and the tie rods dont cause bump steer(=drop spindlse is a good option)
vassy66T1 路
Nice vids
hypo-vw 路
vassy66T1 wrote:Nice vids
sorry guys , I didnt realise that I put the vids from the Rocket retro drags on the wrong post . I have shifted them to the correct post now . Wayne
cjbolt051 路
Cant wait to have another go at the creek .. woo who.. come on FEB.....
Ok, its getting close now. When are the queenslanders planning on heading to sydney? Convoy? Leaving where/when?
thanks
Jason
whathaveidone 路
I love it!!! Finally your comming to us!!!!!!!!!!
FROSTY 路
AND WE ARE COMING TO TAKE THE PRIZES TOO!!!!!!!
whathaveidone 路
Putting it out there already!!!!!!!!!!馃槀馃槀馃槀
HS618 路
FROSTY wrote:AND WE ARE COMING TO TAKE THE PRIZES TOO!!!!!!!
You can take the prizes, you can take home wins, but you will never take away our passion, pride, determination and our sportsmanship
humpty 路
Just booked my flights.... See you lot on Saturday!!!!
Can't bring the POS so might build an RC splitty just for the RC drags.... Who's with me?
vvwbeetle 路
Started back at work today to find out that they have booked me to fly to Germany that afternoon.
Bugger, was hoping to see how the car went down the track.
Will have to do a Wednesday night now I guess.
I hope everyone enjoys it.
Will be looking forward to the pics and video's.
rose 路
5 weeks to go from this week end馃憤馃槀
VWMA Editor 路
Hi All,
I hope race preparations are going to plan (finish the night before and hope it stays together?!).
Pre-paid driver and crew tickets will be issued at the gate when you arrive. There will be a register of names to also confirm who has paid. It is important when you send in your entry to include the full name of every person being paid for. Sydney track officials look after the gate and I may not be there to resolve any extra ticketing requirements.
Volkswagen Genuine Parts have again put together some nice driver bags with VGA goodies and you can collect these from the VWMA tent once you are inside.
On Friday night we have the VW Pizza evening at Dino's Pizza (check the website for full details). Centre Management have kindly allowed the first 30 VWs to arrive for the night the opportunity to park in the shopping mall. There is a waiver to sign that exempts Centre Management from any damage to your vehicle, but Dean has had many a car show there with no incidents. The evening starts at 7pm and goes through until 10pm. Spot raffles and prizes will be given away through the night.
The RC PDNR Drag Racing club will be conducting a round of their championship during the Saturday event, and will also be hosting the VW RC racing around 6-7pm. The club has graciously allowed the use of their high tech track equipment to run the VW RCs. Worth a look at what the PDNR club members have built to go scaled down racing.
Remember it is BYO food and drink on Saturday evening, but the track caterer will stay open until 8.30pm to serve food for those not quite prepared to cook their own. Food and drink are available for purchase right throughout the day.
NB: in case the weather looks nasty for the Saturday, a decision will be made on the Wednesday 22nd February to cancel. All competitors will be contacted by email and text by 5pm that day. If you hear nothing by this time then the event will run as planned.
Please check the VWMA website for further info and details about the racing, and remember entries close Friday 17th February.