Aussieveedubbers - Powered by GaiaBB

VW Warwick Drags - Impressive Field

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:01 PM

Twenty-eight confirmed Volkswagen racers will be competing at the Warwick Weekend. This is tremendous news. I have received a number of enquiries about late entries, and they are being accepted on a case by case means, so please contact me prior to the event. The field could possibly grow to 35, which will make for some great entertainment.

Below are the confirmed racers (watercooled cars to be added soon once their specs arrive). Some have pics and times, others are first timers to the track.

Looks like being a hoot of a weekend!

• Dave Becker - 2165cc 1969 Cal Look Beetle. 12.88 for the quarter.

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:02 PM

• Wayne Penrose - 2842cc 1956 Oval Beetle. 11.60 for the quarter. Wayne will also be competing in his Kombi Twin Cab.

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:04 PM

• Rod Penrose - 2810cc 1968 Beetle. 5.68 for the eighth / 8.89 for the quarter.

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:05 PM

• Neil Penboss - 1915cc 1967 Beetle. 10.1 for the quarter.

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:06 PM

• Wayne Fenech - racing for VVDS. 2160cc 1965 Beetle.

[ Edited on 7-9-2006 by VWMA Editor ]

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:08 PM

• Dave Butler - 2715cc 1960 Beetle. 7.18 for the eighth / 11.43 for the quarter.

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:09 PM

• Mike Waldron - Racing for LMS. 2800cc 1969 Beetle. 9.71 for the quarter.

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:10 PM

• Rod Richardson - 2276cc 1961 Beetle. 12.20 for the quarter.

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:11 PM

• Morgan Smith - 2332cc 1961 Beetle. 11.66 for the quarter.

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:12 PM

• Peter Page - 2332cc 1963 Beetle.

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:16 PM

• Adam Kirton - 1916 cc 1958 Beetle. 9.90 for the eighth.

• Alan Agyik - 2000cc 1970 Beetle.

• Brad White - 2110cc 1960 Karmann-Ghia.

• Trevor Luckhurst - 1915cc 1971 Beetle. 14 for the quarter.

• Adam De Biasi - 2500cc 1957 Beetle. 7.8 for the eighth / 12.1 for the quarter.

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:17 PM

• Mike Kristen - 2100cc 1956 Beetle. 9.4 for the quarter.

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:19 PM

• Shane Hobson - 1200cc Judson 1964 Beetle.

• Gunter Bogholz - 2100cc 1984 Manx. 13.4 for the quarter.

• Andrew Westwood - 1835cc 1965 Manx.

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:22 PM

• CT Hansen - 1915cc 1956 Beetle. 14.9 for the quarter.

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:25 PM

• Stuart Morris - 1916cc 1962 Beetle. 10.1 for the eighth / 14.9 for the quarter.

• Greg Van Zelst - 2000cc Datsun engined 1969 TypeIII Squareback.

• Craig Hughes - 2300cc 1957 Beetle.

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:26 PM

• Aaron Roberts - Mazda 20B Rotary powered 1976 Kombi. 12.1 for the quarter.

• Three water cooled entries from Euro Automotive (details pending)

[ Edited on 7-9-2006 by VWMA Editor ]

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:27 PM

• Fabian Corio - 2380cc 1956 Oval Beetle.

[ Edited on 7-9-2006 by VWMA Editor ]

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:29 PM

This is one quality field. If you want to see the best Volkswagens that this country can throw down the eighth mile strip, then Warwick is the place to take a seat.

As I said, late entries phone Craig on 0419 735 596.

Gate passes, bumper stickers, day program and information sheet will be sent to all confirmed competitors next week.

Stanley - September 7th, 2006 at 01:44 PM

Will there be a t-shirt for the event?

Doug Sweetman - September 7th, 2006 at 01:47 PM

Hey thats awesome.

Please tell me there will be a full spread in VWMA and has anyone thought of taking some quality video footage and producing a DVD of the days action ?

VWMA Editor - September 7th, 2006 at 01:50 PM

I have a t-shirt design ready. It's just a question of having it done before the event. There will only be 50 made, and then orders taken if they sell out.

Yes, full coverage in VWMA issue#12. Matt Sherwood is responsible for these forum pics, and his work is top notch.

DVD? Damn, another thing to think about. Any volunteers?

Stanley - September 7th, 2006 at 07:31 PM

bags a t-shirt....:P

Dasdubber - September 7th, 2006 at 10:33 PM

Bloody hell I am getting excited! Can't wait to meet some of these guys and learn as much as I can for future drag endeavours (I have a feeling I'll be doing a lot more drag racing in coming months/years!).

063bug - September 8th, 2006 at 08:51 AM

Will be there minus car due to gearbox issues.... Will be there next time with new gearbox and much bigger engine ready to run...

speedster356 - September 17th, 2006 at 08:13 PM

I've pulled the Speedster out and she started after a bit of coughing (hasn't run in 9 months) so if the entry is accepted I'll be there......:P She hasn't been the same after losing the front in an accident....still 1916 powered.

dangerous - September 17th, 2006 at 11:21 PM

Any engine and tranny specs pete?
What are best times?

dragvw2180 - September 18th, 2006 at 07:54 AM

Nice Sppedster, runs too !!!! Hell if I don't sell mine I may have to turn it into a racecar hahahaha Mike

speedster356 - September 18th, 2006 at 10:42 AM

Nothing special Dave just a low comp 1916 with 044 heads, 44s, 120 cam.
Runs a stock trans with a 14.4 @ 90? MPH 1/4.

VWFREAK - September 18th, 2006 at 11:29 AM

Anyone out there putting together a DVD of the day? If so I'd be keen to buy a copy,as many others would be.

Additionally has anyone heard of any media coverage for the event, speed week etc.

hellbugged - September 24th, 2006 at 09:02 PM

I'm coming too, peer pressure got to me:thumb