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Warwick 2007
BeetleJuice - September 30th, 2007 at 06:43 PM

It was really great to see some VW racing again! It was even better to catch up with some old friends from a decade ago....Dave Butler,Craig Brown,Peter Page, Rod Richardson,Matt Berry,Lex Cowley,Paul Spinsay etc.

Was some really good looking cars and some were bloody quick!

For me there was a few that really stood out ..Dave Butler ran like a pro and we liked the burnouts Dave!
Penrose boys put on a good show,that Rotary powered Bus sh**! Debasi 's Turbo Beetle impressive,Morgan's sweet Brown beetle. Wally ran quick and consistant...don't think I've ever seen Wally run anything but! Saw Andrew's lil homemade Turbo cool!

Too many to mention!

I have taken around 100 odd photo's and a number of short video's that I'd be more than happy to email to anybody! Some are good but there is a few shocker's and I'm not really a techy, so whoever wants them feel free to post wherever.

BeetleJuice

PS This inspired me to dust off my car:duh

[ Edited on 30-9-2007 by BeetleJuice ]


reub - September 30th, 2007 at 06:51 PM

Sounds great!

I'm up for some pics and vids... My email is reub@vwrx.net

Thanks dude :thumb


BeetleJuice - September 30th, 2007 at 07:28 PM

Hi Reub

Photo's sent.


dangerous - September 30th, 2007 at 07:39 PM

Thanks for the kind words Craig.
Yes I think it would be great to see your car out again soon.

I just got in the door from the 3 hour drive home,
and still am smiling about the event.

My Favourite memory has got to be Aaron's Kombi,
and also his dad's first runs at the strip in his camper.

The big wheels-up launch in the first round and the near 100mph terminal speeds
from a 3400lb bus was outstanding!

[ Edited on 2-10-2007 by dangerous ]


VDUBXTC - September 30th, 2007 at 08:44 PM

more pics in this thread .

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=65278 

I have 82 digital shots, 144 shots on film to get developed and 105 mins of footage on disc. once i sort it all out i will let you all know and if anyone wants some pics or footage of their car i will send them on out to you.


Turbo54 - September 30th, 2007 at 09:03 PM

I am also up for some pics,

heath@einstein.com.au

Cheers
T54


11CAB - September 30th, 2007 at 09:10 PM

I took over 400 pics......I think i got every car...:duh


vassy66T1 - September 30th, 2007 at 09:37 PM

Fantastic day with a lot of class VW's!!
Congrats to all who stepped up to the plate and took part.
Hope to join in next year in some form.


reub - September 30th, 2007 at 10:12 PM

Thanks for the great pics....and thanks for sharing.

Cheers


LIFE IN THE LOW LANE - September 30th, 2007 at 10:14 PM

Had a great trip home and was heaps faster than getting there LOL. Left Warwick at 5.55pm and got home to Bracken Ridge(north Brissy) at 8.02pm. All done in the Hilux slug loaded with heaps of crap and staying with Rod, Pete and Troy towing cars home as well. Time for bed me thinks and ease the pain of some sunburn.....

Was an awesome weekend even if we had issues with the Chop top fuel pressure regulator and with Rod smashing crown wheel and pinion we thinks on saturday. Happy to then help others who needed it and watch Pete be merciless on the lil 1916!!! It didn't give up and ended up runnning into the 8's which was better than we thought!!


Bring on next year I say!!


Dasdubber - September 30th, 2007 at 10:35 PM

Its amazing how much less fuel we used and how much quicker it was coming down the range on the way home!

Great weekend yet again - big thanks to the Warwick Drag Racing staff....and Craig and co. for the organisation of the weekend. I think the resurgence in the VW drag scene was well evidenced by the competitors this weekend, as well as talk from many others who were inspired to get out there next year.

My oval ran pretty slow but I had heaps of fun yet again and will hopefully be more competitive (and faster/quicker) next year when the turbo/efi is in place!
Alan


matberry - October 1st, 2007 at 06:13 PM

Hey Craig.
I'd love some pics too(donmatboat@yahoo.com.au). Great to see everyone and run on the drag strip again. 2332cc assembly started on Tue ran 8.449 on Sunday still with run in oil !!!!


11CAB - October 1st, 2007 at 06:20 PM

I've got my pics here

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/album406 


11CAB - October 1st, 2007 at 06:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by matberry
Hey Craig.
I'd love some pics too(donmatboat@yahoo.com.au). Great to see everyone and run on the drag strip again. 2332cc assembly started on Tue ran 8.449 on Sunday still with run in oil !!!!


What car was that in? I'm sure to have some pics


OZ Towdster - October 1st, 2007 at 06:33 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by 11CAB
Quote:
Originally posted by matberry
Hey Craig.
I'd love some pics too(donmatboat@yahoo.com.au). Great to see everyone and run on the drag strip again. 2332cc assembly started on Tue ran 8.449 on Sunday still with run in oil !!!!


What car was that in? I'm sure to have some pics


Crazy Cols multi colour Beetle ( Old Volksrestore/Volksworld car)


vw54 - October 1st, 2007 at 07:21 PM

yeah perfect weekend had a good drive back to Sydney
and both Vintage cars are still running yippppie


BeetleJuice - October 1st, 2007 at 07:34 PM

Hi Matt

Pics sent


Dasdubber - October 1st, 2007 at 07:36 PM

Nice to meet you in person by the way Craig - hopefully the weekend has prompted you to get your beetle back in action!
Alan


Boostn - October 1st, 2007 at 08:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by vw54
yeah perfect weekend had a good drive back to Sydney
and both Vintage cars are still running yippppie


Hi Dave,

How did the black beast go?


VWMA Editor - October 1st, 2007 at 08:32 PM

Thanks everybody for making the effort to rock up and create another great Warwick event. The weekend high takes a month or two to wear off.

The VWMA '57 Rat Bug had its quickest pass ever on Saturday with a 8.460@81.23mph.

The reaction time was half decent too, with a .426 light. I could be getting the hang of this! Oh, and I got one up on the Vintage Black Bug. Sweet!

Next year, though, I must remember to replace the original fuses.

[ Edited on 1-10-2007 by VWMA Editor ]


11CAB - October 1st, 2007 at 08:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Boostn
Quote:
Originally posted by vw54
yeah perfect weekend had a good drive back to Sydney
and both Vintage cars are still running yippppie


Hi Dave,

How did the black beast go?


The black one was on Fire.......literally......:duh

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/albums/album406/vvdsburn.sized.jpg

[ Edited on 1-10-2007 by 11CAB ]


Boostn - October 1st, 2007 at 08:48 PM

What???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????


BeetleJuice - October 1st, 2007 at 08:49 PM

Back at ya Alan. That DTM was very interesting!

Next time I see you, your bug will be turbo'd..?

Yesterday got the juices goin again!

Cheers

Craig


dangerous - October 1st, 2007 at 09:04 PM

Black car had N/A combo and a small back fire had some hearts racing.
They came out again later to thrash it some more.
Car has a great stance.

No turbo in sight.


dangerous - October 1st, 2007 at 09:09 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by matberry
Hey Craig.
I'd love some pics too(donmatboat@yahoo.com.au). Great to see everyone and run on the drag strip again. 2332cc assembly started on Tue ran 8.449 on Sunday still with run in oil !!!!


Check this one out!!

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/album406/butler4 


Dasdubber - October 1st, 2007 at 09:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BeetleJuice
Back at ya Alan. That DTM was very interesting!

Next time I see you, your bug will be turbo'd..?

Yesterday got the juices goin again!

Cheers

Craig


A lot will have to do with funds (or lack thereof) - I'd like to get the turbo and efi sorted sooner than later but the bank balance will dictate progress. :blush:


Boostn - October 1st, 2007 at 09:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by dangerous
Black car had N/A combo and a small back fire had some hearts racing.
They came out again later to thrash it some more.
Car has a great stance.

No turbo in sight.


why the change in plans?


dangerous - October 1st, 2007 at 09:32 PM

I heard him leg came out.


Dak-A-Tak - October 1st, 2007 at 10:14 PM

Bring on next year !!! All plans didn't quite work out , yellow car stayed in shed (parts turned up 9.30 today ) ,Rod killed gearbox second run , 1915cc in choptop went well but driver missed third gear . But event was fantastic still for myself and Rod .
Sat down and watched 2half hours of vid today ( super vid maker - Lisa ) and 83 pics that shows it all . We will be putting another Warwick vid together for all tobuy !
Keep an eye open for a new website soon from Dak-A-Tak

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r151/Dak-A-Tak/100_3943.jpg

[ Edited on 1-10-2007 by Dak-A-Tak ]


matberry - October 1st, 2007 at 10:20 PM

Thanks Craig. Great to see you and thanks to all involved. Man what a weekend. That fruitloop streeter can actually get the front wheels up, in 2 gears !! Love dak dak racing. :tu::tu::tu:

[ Edited on 1-10-2007 by matberry ]