Given that this is the Dragracing part of Aussieveedubbers I thought we might start up a post of who is going to come along
to the event, and who might come up a week early and run the Jamboree Import meeting too.
I have every intention of running both events, but being that I will be unemployed by then, the dollars will decide.
I would encourage everyone to run there cars at either event to get the Volksies the exposure that they deserve.

When is it?? I guess you're talking QLD

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=52283raghome.html 
http://www.vwma.net.au/Pages/draghome.html 


It is at Warwick raceway, but would love to see as many interstaters as possible.
Come for a holiday and see the Jamboree too!

I would really like to think I would have my engine back in and running then, but It's probably a long shot

I will be there with the turbo oval .
Looking forward to the camping side ( on site ) of the weekend as much as the drag racing side of the event .
Also looking forward to seeing the largest bunch of quality VW drag cars and street cars ever brought together for Australias first American style event . DRAG RACING / VW CAR SHOW / STREET PARADE / SWAP MEET / DEALER STANDS etc .
Just cant wait !!

hoping to have the manx there as long as the gearbox is still together
after jamboree!
The wrecker special is still holding up after numerous wheels up 11 sec
passes!!

I'll be their in my Manx hopefully with a new motor by then.

I'll be there in my beigh car for the Warrick weekend, can't get enough time off to do both events.
And we will also be bringing up a new Drag car for its first VW event, its almost finished!! don't tell anyone, its top secret!!:thumb

I'll be at the Warwick meet (will try and get to the jambo event) - sounds like it will be a great weekend!

Bring it on!!boys and girls .Country town ,old stlye hospitality,great little drag track .Dak-A-Tak team will be there , myself (peter page) and Rod Richardson. 3months to make some changers to the cars (rods- racing seat,two step,little weight loss ),( peters- all i can say is LOTS OF WORK TO DO )becouse I want to be in top8. We haven't decided on willowbank ( JAMBOREE )the week-end befor yet. Warwick hotels are clean,and cheap,have stayed in some. Everyone SPREAD THE WORD !!!!:P

I hate living in Tasmania.
I miss out on all the fun.

I should be there with my 1916 powered Speedster. I'd love to bring the Spyder as well but it's not eligable. We'll be travelling in convoy I think from Syd.

:beer:beer

Great stuff Peter - glad to see you will make the trip up. Can't wait to see the speedster in person!

Whats this about hotels....what about camping. Can we camp where we park or do they have a designated camping area?

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the interest shown so far. An event like this would be good to have on the calender every year, and not just in Queensland, so here's hoping all the talk about having a Volkswagen only motorsport event translates into people actually rocking up.

There is a camping area on site in a shady, relatively quiet (it is a drag track after all) spot, well away from any walk through pedestrian or vehicle travel. Or you can choose to camp with your pit area if you are racing.

Just a reminder - there is a cut off date of 1st September for competitors. This assists me in planning and running the event smoothly. You can turn up on the day to race, but the cost will be an additional $30. Please check the website for all the details
http://www.vwma.net.au 

Cheers
Craig

Hopefully we will be there with the Vintage Car

Which one Dave?

After some discussions this week with owner/drivers wishing to compete in VW Specials, a new category has been entered.

VW Specials - Must be either VW Powered and/or more than 50% VW mechanicals and chassis.

For example, a kit car running a VW motor, or an open wheeler such as Stan Pobjoy's and Peter Gummley, and any Formula Vees that way inclined to strip race. If in doubt, please call me first before filling in the entry form.

Dave.
The new Vintage car, as there is no old Vintage car now due to pillaging of parts!

I wonder if Dave can get some spy pics of the Vintage car before the event...

[ Edited on 11-7-2006 by dangerous ]

So Dave Butler... Why you gonna be unemployed by then.... I miss something? And Dave Becker.... What happen to that mad early 60's ratter that you guys built back in 91-92?.... That was nuts!..... And Craig.... If all goes well with this event, you might get a contingent from WA next year!... Just give us a little more leadtime!... Be good to have some VW welly going on!

Quote Dave Becker.... What happen to that mad early 60's ratter that you guys built back in 91-92?.... That was nuts!.....



I had almost fogotten that thing, the body went to the tip, the floorpan was sold to someone??, wheels and tyres did the rounds and I think Rod Penrose ended up with them, engine got parted out, I think Carbo still has the heads, crank & rods, rockers, 52 IDA's were sold to a couple of rotary guys.

I have attached some photos of it, spindle mount front wheels, nice and light!!. 1916cc engine that spun to 9000rpm, close ratio gearbox, don't remember what it ran over the 1/8, I do remember it broke a couple of Pauter rocker arms.



[ Edited on 10-7-2006 by Menangler ]

Huh!..... Ripper stuff Dave.... I remember that frontend lift!... Stange way to get a workout!..... By the way, thats me in the background (The bald guy with the tan coloured shirt on!).... That car was way ahead of its time... People are trying real hard to built cars like that now!.... If I remember rightly, you couldn't get it to run at the Nationals that year.... It was poppin' and bangin' a lot!

Aaaa the memories!....

[ Edited on 11-7-2006 by humpty ]

Yes why to old men drive cars with no roof Humpty ?

seagull

Man...cool car!...Who's Carbo?

Michael Carr, he is from Wollongong.

Ahhh, now I know the dude...little fella with a Mo!
Loved his Pauter stuff!