Calling all VW drag racing of any size, make or description.

WSID is holding the 5th round of its track championship on the Saturday 13 July. I will be attending along with 4 other cars I am involved with.

After talking with a number of different NSW based VW Drag Racers, in particularly post our recent disappointment dealt out by good old Mother Nature and there is a keenness out there to get back to the track asap.

I have been on the phone with Ray Treasure this morning to pose the question to him that if the vw’s were to turn out in numbers what would be the possibility of there being a vw bracket added to the WSID track championship programme in the future. The response from Ray was very positive and welcoming with the comment made that "He is a great fan of the vw and the diversity it presents to the drag racing picture in general. The more the better in his book"

So I poss the question as a NSW based VW Drag racer not the owner of CBB who thinks this is a good idea and who is available to race on the 13th ?

Remember we race under a dial your own system making it far for all types of vw, being purpose built or not vw powered or not air or water cooled as long as it is vw based you would be in the field.

Please keep this post constructive or don't say anything at all.

Regards

Mike

Count Me In

Its great to hear the track is interested in setting a bracket for the VW's to race against each other.

We need at least 8 cars to field a bracket. Hopefully we can get the numbers and put on a good show for everyone and the track.

I am in... cant wait to get back on the strip

What is the cost? And is it the same scrutineering and regulations as the VW event?

thanks for the info Mike , I am in also ..... the WPVW dragster is coming out to play . Ray sent me an email informing me that the online entry is down for a couple of days while they do upgrades ..... when it is back up (should be thursday) I will get my entry in

come on fellas , bring out your cars and enjoy bracket racing on an even playing field . This could only improve the VW drag racing scene image even more

Thanks Wayne. So would a 2054cc street driven Beetle fall in the Street Fighter class?

Sounds fantastic!!! Wish my type 3 was finished. I like how I could race in a Vw class, even though I'm from the dark side.

I'm in ,sounds good as they have 8 or 9 track champ rounds over the year .With your cars Wayne and cbbs I'm sure we will get others to make the numbers to run our own bracket.can't wait see you all there.

Serious question here, not shit stirring. What's the advantage of having a VW only class and not running in the existing group 3 classes? I'm sure there are other VW racers who would prefer to run in S/S and S/ST against all makes.

You can embarrass the v8's anytime why not run grudge racing agains other Vw's once and a while. Next best thing to an all Vw event. It might also encourage drivers to race that might not have otherwise considered it. Count me in on the fun.

Having raced at Sydney Dragway regularly, it would be fantastic to see all types of VW's running at an open (to all makes) meetings
I have seen the interest VW's generate at the Winter's first hand
Bracket meetings offer superb traction for the quicker VW's (which for some, can be a double edge sword!!) as well as putting them out there into the wider audience.
It's a great way to compare yourself in regard to E.T's and reaction times to the wider racing community which also improves confidence and who knows,in future, even entering one of the premier Drag Meetings (Winter's, Nationals etc.)
It's also a great way to help each other out in regard to hints and tips watching each other run on a regular basis
We may also generate some interstate rivalry (heaven forbid)

I'm in,well my car will be with Ryan Heyman driving,I have work commitments that I can't get out of. Good Luck on getting the numbers needed...

Cheers Dino....

very well said Mike , I would have to agree totally ..... It doesn't take ' super powers ' to realise that this is a big step forward in VW drag racing in Australia if we can get the numbers

This a big opportunity Sydney peeps to get recognition of our niche in the sport of drag racing. Don't let this opportunity slip away!! How many Qld'ers would make the track to perhaps a few rounds if it became a permanent fixture?? Or Melbourne as well!! From a spectator point of view this would be awesome as well!! All different volksies running each other in a DYO format makes for some great racing. Cudos to you Mike for getting this off the ground!!

Lets get some numbers to the track to support it !!!

If we show the track that we appreciate this opportunity then we could try and get this added to a few more Track Championship meetings. I dont think we need the category scheduled every Track Championships. If we could arrange with the track a VW Bracket every 2 meetings that gives approx 2 months between events for a VW only category.

If we could arrange 3-4 Track championship Events that had a VW only Category and possibly a VW category at the Nostalgias ( Since the Big Supercharged V8's Dont like racing us - I wonder why Ben ford ) Plus the Sydney and Warwick events we could have a good spread.

We need to take into consideration the timing of the VW Sydney and Warwick events so that these events can build on this momentum. What i have said above isnt to take away from these events but build the foundations Craig has set.

Couldn't agree more, was pitted beside Henry Sat before last, and we were right on the fenceline right down the front near the road, didn't notice the " DUMP " at all..... With that much race fuel and bullshit flowing, you don't notice anything other than what your trying to do At The Track.

All i could smell was Lorains bacon & eggs and snitzels!!!! YUM!!!!!

Mmmmmmmm..................snitzelsssssss.

Don't get me wrong, I'll pit in the dump as well and really look forward to running some bigger meetings when the car is set up and the budgets there. I just think if you want a VW bracket the first thing to do is get enough VW's at a few meetings to fill a bracket.

I agree if you want to race you'll race regardless of the dump, or in this case the bracket.

I'll leave it there to keep things constructive and stem the incoming tide of hate coming my way! Happy racing everyone!!

Finally the ball has started rolling towards a VW class, well done Mike for taking the first steps.

It is always a shame to see these vw racers sitting in sheds only to come out and play once or twice a year.

Owen, I am not sure where you are coming from as I though this push is create more opportunity for the vw racer, not compete with Craig's event. Craig's event will always be a highlight of the year with interstate entrants and the novice taking the opportunity to run there cars in a vw only event.

While it would be fun to run against other models and perhaps show them up I think that gets a bit old and in my opinion doesn't do any justice to the achievements some Vw nuts are doing to get these air cooled beasts down the track.

Only a VW enthusiast understands that a NA beetle pan car running in the 10 s is world class not just a novelty.

I am looking forward to running against other vws and even better if we can get a formal class or recognition. The opportunity to run 5 or 6 times a year would keep the momentum going and that would only see the community grow and that is something I would like to see.

Phil

Phil

Hi Owen,
Agree with what you say, however I am sure this is not about the broader Vw community. I can see there is a group of dedicated racers who would like more opportunity to run. I feel a VW class would be a great way to consolidate the group and create some real interest seeing more cars getting finished or the dust blown off others.

I just hope that it is given a chance and any self interest is put aside as this could be the start of something great.

Phil

Great ! Idea Guys , they do it in England at Santa Pod Raceway , Best thing about having your own bracket is the class will get it's own follows and press coverage .

This is really great news !!!

Trust me to be on the other side of the country when this is all happening.