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 VDUBXTC
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| posted on October 22nd, 2005 at 11:11 PM |
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King Edward Park Hill Climb
There is a link to some pics i took of Saturdays racing at the bottom of my post.
Hard luck goes to Ben Durie and Grant Cook, another dead CV saw them out on the last run.
Both John and Nathan competed well, as did Heath and his wife.
And Pete Mcleod,
mate i have to say the straight line speed of that spyder is just awsome
http://picspot4u.biz/gallery/album17?page=1
[ Edited on 22-10-05 by manx_xtc ]
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speedster356
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| posted on October 23rd, 2005 at 08:51 PM |
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Yeah, what a top day put on by the MG Car Club of Newcastle, the VWs were out in force and displayed their usual "fight above their weight" racing,
lots of close tussles and no major mishaps. I must admit the first time I came into the "pinch" after the short straight I nearly sh...t
myself!:o
If I could do only a couple of events next year then this would be one of them along with the Bathurst round, both spectacular, and no matter how well
you did, you'd finish the day feeling satisfied.:beer
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH
Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH
Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on October 24th, 2005 at 01:54 PM |
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Any times ??? and placings?
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bat69
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| posted on October 24th, 2005 at 08:11 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Craig Torrens
Any times ??? and placings?
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All the VW's running were Beetles and all competed in Improved Production 3J 1601-2000cc and performed well. The placings are as follows.
Dont quote me on the times/positions from heath back, as Im not too sure. They could have changed over the last run. I was a little pre occupied with
my main competition for the championship - which was steve in the dato.
1. Nathan ABBOTT - VW Beetle - 42.1
2. Steve BRYDIE - Datson 1200 - 42.3
3. Ben DURIE - VW Beetle - 42.5
4. Heath CAMPBELL - VW Beetle - 42.6
5. Paul BOLARD - Datson 1600 - 42.7
6. Grant COOK - VW Beetle - 43.3
7. Christine CAMPBELL VW Beetle - 43.9
I hope that settles your thoughts....... So Craig whats you plans for next year??
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Jak Rizzo
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| posted on October 25th, 2005 at 05:53 AM |
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Wheres Craig on that list, was he that far down the order?
Well done Nath, so have u now wrapped up the championship? Good to see U & Greg giving each other some competition this year.
regards
Jak
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bat69
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| posted on October 25th, 2005 at 04:08 PM |
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Both Craig and Greg were working unfortunately, as there would have been 8 Beetles running if they did run. Greg was in Thailand doing something
electrical while Craig was at some conference promoting a new impotence drug.
Yes I did manage to wrap up the 3J championship which made me a veeerrry happy person. .. .. .. The competition through out the whole year was very
close, not only with Greg but a whole heap of other competitors in various vehicles. There were 6 different winners (for 3J 1601-2000cc class) over
the nine events and the championship came down to the last stage/run and a little over 2 tenths of a second.
It was a fantastic year of motor sport......... Bring on next year..
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Jak Rizzo
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| posted on October 25th, 2005 at 04:28 PM |
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promoting or testing?:jesus
Congratulations Nathan.
Are u planning on any improvements/changes for next year?
regards
Jak
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fullnoise
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| posted on October 25th, 2005 at 04:34 PM |
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So are you saying Craig couldn't get it up?
Newcastle isn't that far from Sydney.
I heard he had performance problems.
Could be something to do with the new cam.
Jak, you sure jumped on that one.
But then again, who could resist a discussion like this? Not me.
CYA CT
Congratulations Nathan. That's an impressive effort from both the driver and the mechanic.:thumb
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Jak Rizzo
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| posted on October 25th, 2005 at 04:39 PM |
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I may not have jumped on anything.............
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| posted on October 25th, 2005 at 09:51 PM |
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Congrats Bat!! Good work and good driving in a well-sorted car
Pay your debts, CxxT
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flashman
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| posted on October 25th, 2005 at 10:03 PM |
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Sweeeeet job - if only you could have held onto the throttle just a bit longer into the pinch.......... case of Crownies would have been nice.
and to think all from an engine with a 25,000km warranty.
Make you want to weep
To live and love is a gift, to video tape it and get caught is stupidity
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johny rotten
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| posted on October 26th, 2005 at 06:34 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by flashman
Sweeeeet job - if only you could have held onto the throttle just a bit longer into the pinch.......... case of Crownies would have been nice.
and to think all from an engine with a 25,000km warranty.
Make you want to weep
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Yeah ask Craig bout his Budget 1916 warranty :birthday
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VWCOOL
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| posted on October 26th, 2005 at 10:02 PM |
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lol... yep,Craig's first 1916 built in 1991 is still out there somewhere. It was sold at about 100,000km in 1994 and the 'new' owner was still
kicking its arse about three years ago... I've heard of complete brand-new cars giving up the ghost in less time
Pay your debts, CxxT
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bat69
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| posted on October 26th, 2005 at 10:50 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Jak Rizzo
Are u planning on any improvements/changes for next year?
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No Im not. I was thinking about updating heads etc, but I cant see the point in making changes to a package that has proved to be very reliable and
competitive. Having now competed at all the events, that in itself is an improvement from this year.
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on October 27th, 2005 at 02:32 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by johny rotten
| Quote: | Originally
posted by flashman
Sweeeeet job - if only you could have held onto the throttle just a bit longer into the pinch.......... case of Crownies would have been nice.
and to think all from an engine with a 25,000km warranty.
Make you want to weep
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Yeah ask Craig bout his Budget 1916 warranty :birthday
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Ask away......................what answer did you think I would give ??
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