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 humpty
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| posted on December 21st, 2004 at 03:12 PM |
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Rod Penrose NOT coming to WA...But!!!
Rodney Penrose in coming to Kwinana Motorplex....
Anyone know when?
How can I confirm this? A contact email or P number?
Love to get a VW possé to come down an support him, just need the details.
HELP!
[Edited on 7-4-2005 by humpty]
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| posted on December 21st, 2004 at 04:05 PM |
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Hell yeah - I'd love to see that beast run !
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| posted on December 22nd, 2004 at 12:03 AM |
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As soon as I know something, I'll post it here and direct email as usual....
Would be something else huh...I haven't seen are car like that since the early 90's when I lived in the US....Pro-Turbo Bugs are the duck nuts!!!
Totally Mad!
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| posted on December 22nd, 2004 at 05:27 PM |
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I dont think rod has any plans of going over there in the near future. Ill try and confirm for you. |
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| posted on December 31st, 2004 at 02:36 PM |
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If it hapens lets make a cruize out of it meet in Freo and convoy it to the plex. Would be great to have a long line of Veedubs.
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| posted on December 31st, 2004 at 03:25 PM |
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Any news Shifty?
I was thinkin the same thing Nige......
I can see it now....Every hotVW (and all the stockers are welcome too!) in Perth converging on the Motorplex would sure be a sight!
Can anyone out there contact Rod?
I love to know, so I can organise something....
HELP!
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| posted on January 3rd, 2005 at 07:22 AM |
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I spoke to Rod and this was the first he had heard of it! Who told you he was coming? |
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| posted on January 4th, 2005 at 01:41 AM |
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so he isnt coming to perth?
damn. can someone try convince him? hehe
would be an awseome thing to see
Anthony
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| posted on January 5th, 2005 at 08:07 AM |
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I spoke to rod again and he's thinking about it now so who knows? |
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| posted on January 6th, 2005 at 12:06 PM |
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Humpty start an online petition on noh2o web site and tell eveyone about it may be another push in the right direction.
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| posted on January 11th, 2005 at 11:42 PM |
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Rod Penrose wants to race his world class drag bug here in Perth, but he needs our help!
http://www.autosalon.org/dc.asp
April 23 - Quit Motorplex, Perth
Rod is seriously considering coming to Perth for this event. He is going to send me (via a mutual friend) some info about his car, and will be
looking for local sponsors. He said that he may also need some pit support if anybody (I'll put my hand up!!!) is interested in getting involved.
That's it for now, will keep you updated as I find out more.
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| posted on January 19th, 2005 at 02:50 PM |
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I can lend a hand although Ive never done it before.
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| posted on January 19th, 2005 at 03:09 PM |
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Knowing Rod the probably would make the trip. He can't help showing off his car, as would I.
She's one hell of a beast.
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| posted on March 9th, 2005 at 11:20 PM |
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Hi
Rod coming to Perth? - that would be great!!
I have only read about his car, and would really like to see it and experience the thrill of being there.
I would also like to help him on race day, as I have been involved in drag racing for more than 10 years in South Africa, and I am a experienced
mechanic by trade.
Thanx Hermann
2000cc turbo type 4, dragster (325Kw)
2714cc no turbo, no gas, street bug (140Kw)
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| posted on March 10th, 2005 at 01:15 AM |
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Unfortunately, I still have not been able to confirm wether he will make the trip...After all the car is currently forsale (less engine)!
A new "Rocket" for Rod is in the pipeline I'll wager!
Any of you guys in in NSW have any resent news?
We'd love to know, I maybe able to rustle up a little sponsorship, if given enough leadtime!
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| posted on March 16th, 2005 at 06:28 PM |
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Sorry guys....Ron contacted me the other day to say he is not going to make it this year...He has very important family wedding to go to on that
weekend!
He did say that the new body (NB style) for his new car will be arriving soon and will be mounted on a front engine rear wheel drive chassis! Think of
the old KAWELL squareback from the early 90's!!! This car will be running a similar engine as the previous car, but with a whole new drive line and
intake set-up....Try twin turbos, intercooler and a whole host of new tricks!!!
I can't wait!
[Edited on 16-3-2005 by humpty]
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| posted on March 17th, 2005 at 03:40 PM |
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im dissapointed 
really wanted to see it run. but oh wel..
next time ey
Anthony
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| posted on March 17th, 2005 at 05:59 PM |
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Thats tipicall
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| posted on March 18th, 2005 at 05:48 AM |
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It would be good if we could start our own VW drag scene over here in Perth. Has anyone got a car that's up to the task over here? Would be good to
see some of the V8's and Ricers to be embarrassed.
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| posted on March 29th, 2005 at 05:54 PM |
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More news...
Yes we have a couple of fast street cars here, that make the drags a few times a year (mine and my brothers!), there are also some fast streeters that
I have never seen at the drags. There is one drag bug here in Perth, that hasn't run in ages and there is a new being built right now...this one has
a dyno'd 325kw turbocharged TIV engine...No car just yet as such, as the owner has just moved to Perth, but he's looking at my buggy as a possible
chassis for it!
Hmmmm!
Attached is an update from Rod's new toy!!!
Body is nearing completion and should be on the chassis in the next few weeks!!!
Rocket Rod is making some moves!!!
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| posted on April 19th, 2005 at 01:55 PM |
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let me finish my house and next year (cossed fingers) I should have a street car ready. Still looking for a desent starting point but have limited
funds until the house is finished.
To prove my dedication to this Im building the house real close to the plex.
Cheers nige
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| posted on April 19th, 2005 at 02:16 PM |
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Where abouts Nige - I built in Bertram 2 1/2 years ago - the plex is only 5 mins down thomas road from me
On most nights you can hear anything louder than a doorslammer... ie funny cars, top fuellers and Jet cars. And the Nitro harleys you can hear too.
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| posted on April 20th, 2005 at 02:52 PM |
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Not that close but closer than I am know. Im building in Hamond Park its across the freeway from Atwell. I live in Bassendean at the moment it a pain
as my office is in Applecross and I so far away from family its hard to get baby sitters.
My sister lives in Atwell and her hubby is a real rev head to, we can talk shit all day in the garage over a carton. Hopping to rope in his help on
the new project when it happens.
Now I know your close thats another candidate for :beer
Cheers Nige
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| posted on April 20th, 2005 at 02:54 PM |
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Sweet. I used to live in Atwell, and my brother still does.
I havent heard of Hamond Park, but I think I know where you are at.
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| posted on April 23rd, 2005 at 02:48 PM |
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Hey Nige....Welcome back from the 'dark side'!!!
What sort of car you figuring on building....A TIII per chance?
Maybe we can help you out on that!
We need more fast dubs here, so anyway I can help.
Aircooled or other? I know where there is a brand spanking 82mm stroker going cheap! Just needs an engine to wrap around it!!!
Unfortunately, its 'peformance by proxy' for me at the mo'!!!
Later,
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