Hi All,

Entries for VW Warwick 2011 are now closed and the field is an impressive 79 cars and drivers. This equals the 2009 record field which had 84 drivers and 79 cars (double entries for qualifying). This weekend certainly showcases the best VW drag racers and cars this country has on offer.

David O'Connor (Shrapnel) is traveling up from Adelaide to defend his points lead in the 2011 series. Brad Young (Junka) is hoping to turn the tables. Rohan Keylock will be backing up his 2010 Warwick victory.

After VW Portland the points table is as follows:

1. David O'Connor - 190
2. Courtney Hawker - 175
3. Brad Young - 155
3. Rose Merrett - 155
4. Mike Waldron - 100
5. Rod Penrose - 80
6. Andrew Ermel - 80

Victoria currently lead the State Of Origin Challenge, but a word to the wise - Qld make up nearly 70% of the Warwick field, so my guess is this will probably swing to the homeside advantage.

Tickets, etc can be collected from the VWMA tent on Friday. Any changes to your tickets/crew/etc can also be made at that time.

If you know of anyone who missed the cut-off and were planning to compete, they can call me on 0419 735 596.

See you on the track.

Cheers
Craig Hughes
Editor/Part-time Drag Racer/Coffee Maker/Janitor (not necessarily in that order or priority)
VWMA

Ken Virgin Drag Car

pm sent

The BFC will give u a call to advise numbers

Hi Craig. Can't seem to get your website to work. Page loads but buttons don't work either does link to email

Cheers

Hi Stanley,

Did a test this morning and all seems okay. I received several entries online over the weekend and this morning. I'll have a more thorough check today.

Cheers
Craig

pheww 5 weeks
when I saw 4 originally I thought where has that missing week gone

all good Craig. Needed to use different browser to log in.

Registered and paid

First post updated

Best i pull my finger out and and stop just driving the poor old " Rat Racer " and fix the compresion leak on #1 , a slipping clutch , and some possible supect rings .
Apart from that i'll pay you at Action day Craig .

Andrew

fook i have spent long working on my trailer then buggy lol
i wonder if Hound Dog will be there this year?
anyway it can only get better for me this year ... i hope
i hope to get into the 9's watch out Rocket

Hi Everyone,

Not long to go now. Just a quick update on a few developments.

The Warwick Pipe Band will be back this year to add some music atmosphere to the static display at Leslie Park on Saturday morning. The band members are enthusiastic car lovers, so they are looking forward to the event.

Please remember that only street registered cars may be driven in the parade. I know this makes common sense, but it is worth mentioning. Unregistered vehicles must be on trailers.

Please read carefully through the minimum requirements for driver apparel as these will be required at scrutineering. If you need to have crew members help you stage at the lights, remove shute tags, etc, they must register at the same time as scrutineering to receive an armband to allow them onto the track. Crew must be over 17 years of age to assist on the track (this does not include the staging lanes).

No open camp fires allowed and no pets. Both of these restrictions are for obvious safety reasons. The consumption of alcohol is only permitted after racing is finished each day. Please observe this requirement as ANDRA officials are obliged to enforce.

More updates later. See you on the track.

Cheers
Craig

Hi Craig

So fires are allowed but must be enclosed? Is that correct?

Steve

First post updated. 2 weeks left until the big weekend!!

First post updated

Funny that a SA person is on top and I couldn't think of a further away place to race!
Good luck to all,
T54

if i actually ever get this thing running and it makes it of the dyno.
o'çonnor is going down.hahah,

Everyone ! Make sure you bring a jumper , cooling off as weekend comes . Sunday min 3 to 24 max .
Have safe trip everyone !!

24....I saw 19....either way cold and maybe windy. As Pete said bring a jumper

Safe and uneventful travels (except for good things) to all travelling to Warwick

Team WPVW cars have been loaded and left for Warwick this afternoon .

Ben Fords' supercharged bug , Joe Tanti will be racing the WPVW sports sedan this year , Chris Boltons' new turbo drag bug , Cindy Hursts' rat beetle couldn't be finished in time so she will be racing in 'Mango Dream' , and I will be racing my turbo oval once again .

Wishing everyone a very safe journey and a great weekend VW drag racing

safe travels everyone..
c u all at Warwick trackside