Sydney VW Drags showdown 2012

[whiteVR6]

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It was announced at Warwick that the drag weekend held in February at Portland is cancelled to be replaced by an event at WSID on the 25th February. Details are sketchy at the moment but it looks like it will involve possible night drags, a dyno competition and camping at the track as well as the usual show and shine. This is a feeler thread and Craig will post details as they come to hand. I am excited about having a local event in Sydney that will hopefully have the same fun and welcoming atmosphere yet competitive and exciting as both Portland and Warwick.

Link: http://www.vwma.net.au/sydney/?i=32

[Water Boy]

Will be worth coming up up.

Im sure there will be a keen crew from Melbourne.

[schoona]

Cool beans :) very keen for the new year now

[Bug_racer]

Im in (as usual) . I think Im one of very few dedicated watercooled drag racers in Australia . Portland was always a good event that I enjoyed driving to and prepping the car for not only a long distance drive but also racing for the weekend . With WSID being much closer I'll be able to run a car myself . Hoping to get my VR6T done and also the R32 race car as well . I just hope local tuners will show up with cars as well . Its all well and good going on a Wed night and bragging about what time you ran , but lets see how good you are in competition !

Since this is a new type of event , what do people want from a show/shine/drag day ? Should we model it around events like waterfest
Waterfest 2011 VW/Audi Car Show in Englishtown, NJ - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGOvRKxTKDY)

or

A german race wars style event ? :

German Race Wars 2009 Season Open Impressionen - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l273i-UXfFE&feature=watch_response)

Id love an event like how the Swedes/Norwegian/Finish Vag tuners put on , but I think its even too wild for us !:

Alm Racing Promo 2010 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sdamAYnZls&feature=related)

[Water Boy]

Do we even know if this event has been confirmed?

[VWMAT5]

Yes, confirmed. Announced at Warwick, full details in the next issue of VWMA. VWMA website to be updated with programme, activities, prices, etc mid November.

[seat]

Warwick and Portland have always been a bit for for me to travel to but WSID is only 45 minutes away.

I wonder how fast my Cordoba GLX can go? :)

[whiteVR6]

Warwick and Portland have always been a bit for for me to travel to but WSID is only 45 minutes away.

I wonder how fast my Cordoba GLX can go? :)

You wont be the slowest car there if thats what worries you. Its all about getting out there and giving it a go!!

[gringo_54_oval]

This will be good because of how close it is for me. Cant wait fellas. Il take my oval for a blast down the quarter foshow

[antihero3000]

Where is this normally held guys?

[seat]

Just a thought, this will be a genuine 1/4 mile drag, unlike Warwick and Portland that are only over the 1/8 mile.

Woo Hoo!

[seat]

Where is this normally held guys?

AFAIK, first time at WSID at Eastern Creek, replacing Portland in western Victoria.

[antihero3000]

AFAIK, first time at WSID at Eastern Creek, replacing Portland in western Victoria.

Thanks mate. Looks like it's less than an hour from mine, count me in!

[Bug_racer]

So Ive been looking at the cars available to me with drivers and this is the field Im hoping to enter :

Golf R
White MK4 R32 , the race car
MK3 VR6 Turbo
MK3 24V VR6 Auto

And pending time possibly a Seat Ibiza gti with a shot of NOS .

Whats everyone else entering ?

[Water Boy]

Mk1 16v track car driven by the old boy if he is not away from work.
Ummmm not sure if ill cross enter with Dad or have a crack with my car. I was planing to pull it apart next year for the rebuild so ill see.

[zbeasty]

Golf R. Hoping to be going a little faster by then as well.

[Bug_racer]

Congrats to APR becoming the first Tuner to sponsor the event !
Seems someone is becoming hooked on drag racing :)

[VW36MC]

Sounds good & looking 4ward to it...

[The_Hawk]

I have added a link and an image to the first post for this one. Entries set to open Jan 1 :)

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Link: Volkswagen Magazine Australia. © 2011 (http://www.vwma.net.au/sydney/?i=32)[/QUOTE]

[Jungleboi]

i like the waterfest vid better
don't need those dancing guys but
and more of them girls...
haha
as long as its not a sausage sizzle........ if u know what i mean...

[Lucas_R]

Cool. Might lock this day in the calendar and give the R a run down the strip. It will be both mine and the cars first 1/4 mile.

[dubmc]

if the new bottom end is built in time for the mk1 i'll enter! if not, definately come to watch.

[mikinoz]

Mmm. Wonder if the mrs needs the multivan that weekend? :)

[dubmc]

stuff it, definately going to put the mk1 down the strip...went last night to wsid...despite the amount of ugly heads walking around it was a good night and i saw a golf r do a 13.8 from a poor start which was impressive.

[Bug_racer]

Mmm. Wonder if the mrs needs the multivan that weekend? :)

Why not , a lot of people are curious how the new vans rate compared to the old ones , you wont be the only van there and you wont have the slowest car either !

Registrations are open !

Volkswagen Magazine Australia. © 2012 (http://www.vwma.net.au/sydney/?p=r&i=32)

[schoona]

Looking at bringing Mk4 R32 and maybe a second one as well

[Golf Loon]

Ill bring the Rocco for a run
for sure.

[VWMAT5]

Hi All,

I hope race preparations are going to plan (finish the night before and hope it stays together?!).

Pre-paid driver and crew tickets will be issued at the gate when you arrive. There will be a register of names to also confirm who has paid. It is important when you send in your entry to include the full name of every person being paid for. Sydney track officials look after the gate and I may not be there to resolve any extra ticketing requirements.

Volkswagen Genuine Parts have again put together some nice driver bags with VGA goodies and you can collect these from the VWMA tent once you are inside.

On Friday night we have the VW Pizza evening at Dino's Pizza (check the website for full details). Centre Management have kindly allowed the first 30 VWs to arrive for the night the opportunity to park in the shopping mall. There is a waiver to sign that exempts Centre Management from any damage to your vehicle, but Dean has had many a car show there with no incidents. The evening starts at 7pm and goes through until 10pm. Spot raffles and prizes will be given away through the night.

The RC PDNR Drag Racing club will be conducting a round of their championship during the Saturday event, and will also be hosting the VW RC racing around 6-7pm. The club has graciously allowed the use of their high tech track equipment to run the VW RCs. Worth a look at what the PDNR club members have built to go scaled down racing.

Remember it is BYO food and drink on Saturday evening, but the track caterer will stay open until 8.30pm to serve food for those not quite prepared to cook their own. Food and drink are available for purchase right throughout the day.

NB: in case the weather looks nasty for the Saturday, a decision will be made on the Wednesday 22nd February to cancel. All competitors will be contacted by email and text by 5pm that day. If you hear nothing by this time then the event will run as planned.

Please check the VWMA website for further info and details about the racing, and remember entries close Friday 17th February.

See you on the track.

Cheers
Craig Hughes
Editor
VWMA

[VWMAT5]

Hi All,

Entries close this Friday 17th February 2012. If only for my sanity, don't leave it to the last minute if you intend competing. I encourage anyone considering racing to do so, as the VW scene has been given an excellent opportunity to have their own day on the quarter and it should be grasped with both hands. Track days at Sydney are a precious commodity so please make the most of it in 2012 - don't wait for next year.

The format for racing will be the same as in 2011, with the four classes - Aircooled, Watercooled, VW Bodied and VW Special - competing in a round robin dial your own competition. The Top VW Shootout is open to all vehicles from the four classes who run an 11.85 or better for the quarter. The 11.85 cut-off is quick, but fair given some of the times being run by the VW regulars on the quarter. It's also not too far away from those who are aiming to go even faster at Sydney.

A reminder to check the website for racing requirements and driver apparel, and please be mindful of the ET brackets - I would not like to see anyone go home early because they did not take note of the information.

There will be one more update next week, and as I mentioned before, a notice to cancel should the weather forecast look grim, will be made by text and email on Wednesday 22nd February at 5pm.

See you on the track

Cheers
Craig Hughes
Editor
VWMA

[whiteVR6]

The problem with the weather is its so sudden. It comes over quickly, rains hard for an hour or two then becomes sunny again. Its really tropical type weather.

I havent entered yet, waiting for Seb to confirm which car he will be taking

11.85 a time Id love to get :)

[DubSteve]

What day is this?

[schoona]

Saturday feb 25 steve

[Mi16 Man]

And then, leave Sydney @ 3am and head to Bathurst for the 12hr Race....Sunday Feb 26 :)

[The_Hawk]

Guys this one is coming up in a week and deserves your support. If you want to see events like this continue; sign up and have a run.

You don't have to be the fastest down the strip to have a great time!

[gringo_54_oval]

Hi I read that entries closed on the 17th,well I kind of forgot about the dates this month is flying and i havnt entered for the drags.

Q.Is there anybody i can call to see if i could enter or is it too late really.

cheers

[whiteVR6]

Hi I read that entries closed on the 17th,well I kind of forgot about the dates this month is flying and i havnt entered for the drags.

Q.Is there anybody i can call to see if i could enter or is it too late really.

cheers

Just enter, the worst they can do is say no.

[gringo_54_oval]

Just enter, the worst they can do is say no.

thats true.

Il do it now.

Hope it doesnt rain.

[VWMAT5]

I will accept late entries, but best give me a call to confirm - 0419 735 596.

Cheers
Craig Hughes
Editor
VWMA

[Guy_H]

Hope the weekend goes well - fingers crossed for the weather. I'll be thinking of everyone there whilst I'm sitting in about 3 degrees C.......

[Bug_racer]

Watercooled entrant list is up :

NICHOLAS BOCOLAS
2011 GOLF GTI 2 LITRE
ANDREW CASSIE
2011 GOLF R 2 LITRE TURBO
CHERYL FORD
2010 GOLF 1.4 LITRE TO/SC
PETER FRAUNSCHIEL
2004 GOLF MK4 R32 VR6 3.2L
COURTNEY HAWKER
2011 GOLF 2LTR TFSI
MICHAEL HUDSON
2010 GOLF R 2 LITRE FSI
CHRISTOPHER McGAUGHEY
2008 GOLF 2 LITRE
SEBASTIAN NAJDER
1994 GOLF VR6T 2950 TURBO
MALCOLM NEW
2004 MK4 R32 3.2L 24V VR6
MARK PARSONAGE
2011 GOLF R 2 LITRE TURBO
SCOTT PINKERTON
1999 AUDI A4 1.8 TURBO
ROBERT RAC
2010 GOLF R 2 LITRE TURBO
BORIS SENEK
2009 TOUAREG 3 LITRE TDI
LEON WONG
2011 GOLF R 2 LITRE TURBO
JOHN WOOD
2010 GOLF R 2 LITRE TURBO
SAM WOOD
2010 GOLF GTI 2 LITRE TURBO

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Hope the weekend goes well - fingers crossed for the weather. I'll be thinking of everyone there whilst I'm sitting in about 3 degrees C.......



I was hoping you'd be there !

You better be at Warwick again !!

[zbeasty]

So out of 80 odd cars there are only 16 watercooled entrants and of those there are 6 R's. Bit of a poor showing from the watercooled people. This is meant to be a fun way to see where your money has gone on all those performance mods you've done. You may even learn something about getting your car off the line in a quick controlled way. Where are all of the "I'm glad I chose a GTI over an R" ladies? Not only did you save money on the initial purchase you're constantly saving on fuel so surely there is enough in the kitty to spend a day at the drags. For crying out loud someone has entered a TDI Touareg.

[SilvrFoxX]

lol.. is that the equivilant of throwing down your glove :)

Quick question. who is going to Dino's tomorrow night and who can I hook up with on Saturday as i will be spectating

[zbeasty]

lol.. is that the equivilant of throwing down your glove :)

Quick question. who is going to Dino's tomorrow night and who can I hook up with on Saturday as i will be spectating

I suppose it is. I just get sick of the bench racers who throw in their opinion but aren't able/prepared to back it up. It applies to the dyno days as well.

There will be at least 5 of us together on Saturday (all R's) so feel free to come and hang with us.

[SilvrFoxX]

Great send me your mobile number

Thanks

Bob

[Andych]

I will see you guys at Dinos.. it is only 5 minutes from my place and they are seriously the best Pizza's.
I am not sure about Saturday... I was going to drive up to Bathurst to watch the early Qualifying for the 12 hour... I still might do that and then be back for all the action at Eastern Creek later in the day.

I wonder if there will be any other Scirocco R's there tomorrow night?

[SilvrFoxX]

I was looking for folk to hook up with tomorrow night as I am coming in from the Hills..

[Andych]

I was looking for folk to hook up with tomorrow night as I am coming in from the Hills..

As long as you don't mind talking to an old fart with a CW Scirocco it is all good :P

[parso_rex]

So out of 80 odd cars there are only 16 watercooled entrants and of those there are 6 R's. Bit of a poor showing from the watercooled people. This is meant to be a fun way to see where your money has gone on all those performance mods you've done. You may even learn something about getting your car off the line in a quick controlled way. Where are all of the "I'm glad I chose a GTI over an R" ladies? Not only did you save money on the initial purchase you're constantly saving on fuel so surely there is enough in the kitty to spend a day at the drags. For crying out loud someone has entered a TDI Touareg.
Nice Rant Zbeast. I'm sure you already know there are way more watercooled people going to the warehousey get to gether thingy on the Sunday :facepalm:. I don't understand this behaviour.... bring back public flogging I say.

p.s Somebody remind me to pick up my 'tagged leads' tomorrow for the power nazi's at WSID

[KKK VR6]

Will come an have a looksee

[SilvrFoxX]

As long as you don't mind talking to an old fart with a CW Scirocco it is all good :PThen there will be at least 2 of us :)

Will be there between 7 -8 as I am comiung from the city

[The_Hawk]

I confirmed two more today, Dave in his A4 1.8T and me in the Cabrio 1.4 will be running down the quarter :D

Looking forward to a great day!

[dubmc]

I confirmed two more today, Dave in his A4 1.8T and me in the Cabrio 1.4 will be running down the quarter :D

Looking forward to a great day!

can you please put down as well?

i callled someone from club vee dub yesterday, they said it should still be cool for me to enter. he is meant to call me back today but havent heard anything...how should i proceed?

[The_Hawk]

If you haven't heard from Craig, give him another call if you want to enter.

[parso_rex]

Just awaiting clarification re placement of 'my family' stickers for competitors.
Don't forget your suitably tagged power leads guys & see you tomorrow :)

[The_Hawk]

Posting from lane 4 in the Cab :)
Running in the high 16's to low 17's but it's all fun anyway, the real challenge is just to better your own time.

[The_Hawk]

.305 / 16.918
At least my RT is getting better : P

[SilvrFoxX]

Some piccies of the day, great to meet all the faces

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/P1020235-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/P1020237-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/P1020240-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/P1020243-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/P1020244-1.jpg

I think this is your best run Mark
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/P1020246-1.jpg

[parso_rex]

Have to head home before wifey cracks it :)
Happy with my 12.5 given the temps

[HaydEn]

Was a real good day. Good to meet some new faces.

[schoona]

Congrats to Courtney :)

[Beetleboyjeff]

It was a great day - great to see so many water pumpers out there. :-)

[schoona]

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Considering that statistic, it was pretty piss poor attendance from watercooled. Like the dyno day as well.

I loved the day though :D

[parso_rex]

We need to show the bumdraggers that there is some potential for good times with MK and Sammy doing very well. I think the numbers will improve next time. Lets hope the dyno day turns things around a bit

[dubmc]

had a great day on saturday, was great to meet a lot faces and see some quick cars! as for my mk1 couldn't be happier, ran strong all day in the heat and to my surprise I made it to the final race and broke out with a 15.7. looking forward to the national supersprints now

[Water Boy]

had a great day on saturday, was great to meet a lot faces and see some quick cars! as for my mk1 couldn't be happier, ran strong all day in the heat and to my surprise I made it to the final race and broke out with a 15.7. looking forward to the national supersprints now

Mate that is a killer time. Well done... Was that with the new motor?

[dubmc]

Mate that is a killer time. Well done... Was that with the new motor?

thanks man! nah it was with the current engine - 1.8 with twin dells...the other engine should be in next month...should mention i didnt have time to put my better dunlop's on the front and had to run with my crappy kuhmo's which resulted in a fair bit of wheel spin even into third :D although they were better for the skids ahah

[Water Boy]

Wow not complaints there. Considering the heat, crappy tyres etc you probably have a lower 15 sec pass in that Mk1 of yours (healthy)

[gringo_54_oval]

I really wanted to enter my bug or the 4mo but thanks to my crappy realestate saying they want me to move out for the owner to move back in wrecked it for me.had to go house looking P.I.A.
I went down in the arvo and saw some quick cars.
One thing i will say is the bugs,kombi's buggies were the loudest :banana:
The golf R man those dsg gears change damm fast