QLD VW Warwick 2009

[VWMAT5]

Hi Everyone,

A reminder that entries close this Friday September 25th, and due to the number of entrants for 2009, no late entries or entries on the day will be accepted. 68 cars and drivers have already entered, with a record 6 women drivers so far across two classes of racing - aircooled VW and VW Bodied Other Engine. Well done girls.

Due to the large number of people also attending both the Saturday night dinner and Sunday morning breakfast, you must book a seat with your entry form by the 25th September. Last year I did take some last minute bookings on the Saturday, but not this year, sorry.

Thanks to Dave Butler for helping me with my final preparations of the VWMA drag rat. A day spent tuning the suspension and setting the alignment unearthed a bent tie rod, so the car should track a little better than last time.

Wayne Penrose has also graciously stepped in with some very unique VW prizes for weekend raffles. Visit the VWMA stand to check out what's on offer. Thanks Wayne. The VWMA trade stand is adjacent to the control tower.

Apart from the trackside fence line where reserved pit marquees will be erected, all other areas are first in best dressed, but there is plenty of room to find a spot.

See you on the track.

Cheers
Craig

[quozl]

I'm sure you would get more participants from QLD Watercooled members if you also utilised the full Morgan Park track for laps rather than just the 1/8th mile strip, not many of us into drag racing up here.

Cheers Al

[VWMAT5]

Hi Al,

No, impossible to manage on the same weekend. Myself and my team have little time to make a cup of coffee over the two day drag meet, let alone move between circuit and drags.

However, if you think there is enough interest amongst the watercooled guys to do a sprint/circuit event in Qld, here's a basic guideline to run with if someone on here is keen to organise one:

1. First, you will need a guaranteed minimum 70 racers @ $150 each to cover circuit hire, insurance, ambulance, fire and CAMS/AASA officials. You will also need a minimum of 20 non-race volunteers to handle scrutineering, flag points and marshaling. This is of course also agreeing to let the track owners take the gate and any other spectator fees, catering, etc.

80 competitors will help cover the cost of tickets, advertising, stationary, postage, phone, etc, and anything above this will mean a small return to the guys and gals who organised the whole thing. The recent sprint event at Wakefield ran at a loss with 54 entrants @ $150 each, and this did not include the cost of advertising, tickets, etc

2. An individual, business, or incorporated club will need to take responsibility for the event and insurance; ie someone will need to sign as guarantor for some aspects of the event. If it is a CAMS track you will also need affiliation.

3. Allow 5-6 months prior to the event to organise the weekend. Ideally, the job would suit someone self-employed or a person willing to sacrifice a family/social life to stitch it all together.

These above points are the basic considerations before even thinking about starting an event such as this, and they are the same ones I have to deal with for ANDRA drag events. Last year, Warwick had 74 entries, so I at least covered the track and hire costs in the events 3rd year.

There's a reasonable amount of effort invloved, but if you like a challenge, there's nothing stopping anyone from organising a circuit meet.

Cheers
Craig

[whiteVR6]

We attended warwick last year and i had a great time (altho being heavily pregnant and being attacked by bugs, the live kind!)
It was great to see a fair few females out on the track, hopefully i'll be one of them this year
It would be great to see somemore sydneysiders there this year, i know the trip is long but its worth it!!
Word of warning if you do want to attend be sure to arrange accomodation as early as possible!

[ang3lsholocaust]

We attended warwick last year and i had a great time (altho being heavily pregnant and being attacked by bugs, the live kind!)
It was great to see a fair few females out on the track, hopefully i'll be one of them this year
It would be great to see somemore sydneysiders there this year, i know the trip is long but its worth it!!
Word of warning if you do want to attend be sure to arrange accomodation as early as possible!

I agree , If anyone is wanting to attend definately start booking accomodation, as they book up farely qucikly. It is a great event, something different to see other then your normal show and shine events, But word of warning BRING some shade lol It is awfully hot and not alot of shadey areas.

[revnit]

I raced last year had a blast! ive had warwick 2009 in my head since jan this year, my car wont be racing this year its not ready but im dropping the 16v into another body see how it goes with the nitrous will be good to see more water pumpers make there way out its well organized don't have to wait long for a run and a great atmosphere.

[whiteVR6]

Did anyone camp out at warwick last ? or previous years ?

Seb wants to camp out this year but im concerned about the bugs
Where we were sitting we had a major tick issue!!!

[lil_punc]

i camped out last yr and didnt have a problem , some ppl where still a little noisy late , but i guess you kinda expect that .

i had a ball last year and sad that i wont be running this year

Jess

[KI11Z]

highly doubtful i'll be ready for this, kida sad but i'll look at making next years! I may still go to meet up with some of you and do a bit of

[revnit]

I booked a hotel close by was great had air con on flat out all night long

[Jmac]

Oh sorely tempted to take the 90 here, i reckon i could have it ready
Jmac

[fuzion]

ill be up there hopefully if i can get the time off!

[maca]

VWMA Weekend Warwick

Who's going??

I think I'm taking a day trip out there on the Sunday to check out the show..

[whiteVR6]

Seb and i will be making the trip and will be there all weekend

[revnit]

I raced last year in my mk1 few things have come up this year so car wont be there due to rebuilt and waiting on parts im heading out ont he Sunday to watch i tried to get a 2nd mk1 ready to race but that has fallen through im pretty disappointed i wanted to keep the watercooled class alive hopefully theres a good turnout both air and water