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PRESIDENT

Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

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VICE-PRESIDENT

Graham Tibbs 0412 002 738

executive@vwclubwa.com

EDITOR

CONCESSION LICENCE

SECRETARY

(Incl. Memberships)

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TREASURER

Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Justin Bayley 0438 819 443

administration@vwclubwa.com

finance@vwclubwa.com

EVENT COORDINATOR

PROPERTY & MERCHANDISE

Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Dave Moore 0402 607 552

Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

Graham Tibbs 0412 002 738

viawest@vwclubwa.com

licence@vwclubwa.com

events@vwclubwa.com

merchandise@vwclubwa.com

COUNCIL OF MOTORING CLUBS

WEB ADMINISTRATOR

Paul Kuah 0431 621 561

Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

cmc@vwclubwa.com

website@vwclubwa.com

MEMBERSHIPS (Assistant)

Andy Macey (08) 9332 6919 memberships@vwclubwa.com

SOUTH WEST

Kim Muste 0408 914 400 southwest@vwclubwa.com

GENERAL COMMITTEE...

Patrick Spiteri

Gary Bull

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VIAWEST MAGAZINE

CONTACT US Volkswagen Club of WA (Inc)

Member Advertising: Please send your ‘for sale’ or ‘wanted’ adverts by mail or email to the Editor before the publication deadline.

Fees: Members - 1/4 page adverts are free.

Non-Members - 1/4 page adverts are $5.00 Commercial Advertising: Please contact the Editor to find out about placing adverts in the magazine, inserting flyers etc. for one of more issues.

Publication Deadline: The deadline March 21 for articles for the next issue is.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Volkswagen Club of WA (Inc), its Committee or members.

Mail:

PO Box 175 Victoria Park Western Australia 6979

COMMITTEE MEETINGS Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at John Hughes Volkswagen in Victoria Park, starting at 6:30pm. Committee meetings are open to all members and invited guests.

ABN:

31 610 140 537

Telephone:

(08) 9342 8703

E-mail:

info@vwclubwa.com

Website:

www.vwclubwa.com

IN THIS ISSUE

NEW MEMBERSHIPS AND BIRTHDAYS

Welcome to our new members...

We now have 171 active members in the club

Katherine Mitchell

Catherine Richards

Mark Englebert

Matthew Reed

Jayden Lambert Murray John Allum Alan Avice Du Buisson

Harry Hay Darrell Williams Gordon Smith David Simpson Aaron Pegler Brenda Wubs

Sven Joensson Brenda Wubs

Dirk Strehlow

Graham MacLeod

Andrew Mill

Dean Smith

Happy Birthday for February...            

Peter Rogerson

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Martina Strehlow Wendy Dibben Michael K Rowlands Sarah Hows Donna Williams Tarja Henttonen Neill Tucker Joel Archer Troy Dibben Blair Whittle Karlee Farrell

January Birthdays I missed...

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Rose Van Son

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The Committee ......................... 4 Club Page ................................. 5 Club Event Calendar ............... 6 President’s Spot ....................... 7 Fairbridge Festival .................... 8 The Time Had Come ................ 9 Boddington Music Festival ........10 Merchandise .............................11 Munster Cruise 2 ......................12 South West News .....................13 2014 Brewery and Busso .........14 Auto One Classic Car Show .....17 2014 Victorian Bug-In ...............18 Volkswagen News  New Golf Wagon ...............19  Golf Wagon Award ............20 Volkswagen Motorsport  Rally of Sweden .................21  Rally Cross Beetle .............24  Rally Cross Polo ................24 FOR SALE ................................25 Front Page: February Busso Get Together …

Gary Waters Beetle at Dunsborough

Karla Paget

Cindy Nicol

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This month...

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Wednesday 5th

ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford

Sunday 9th

the SOUTH WEST MONTHLY GATHERING

# indicates a club run

Contact: Kim Muste 0408 914 400

See page 13 for information Wednesday 12th

MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Saturday 15th

BODDINGTON MUSIC FESTIVAL See page 10 for information

Contact: Dave Moore 0402 607 552

Saturday 22nd #

MUNSTER CRUISE 2

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

See page 12 for information Wednesday 26th

EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

April 2014 Wednesday 2nd

ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford

Wednesday 9th

MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Sunday 13th

SOUTH WEST MONTHLY GATHERING BUSSELTON See page 13 for information

Contact: Kim 0408 914 400

18th - 21st 22nd - 25th

45TH NATIONAL BUG-IN - GEELONG VICTORIA 45TH NATIONAL BUG-IN - ROAD TRIP See page 18 for information

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Wednesday 23rd

EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

25th - 27th

FAIRBRIDGE FESTIVAL See page 8 for information

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

Sunday 27th #

CMC CLASSIC CAR SHOW (Whiteman Park) See page 17 for information

Contact: Committee

Wednesday 26th

EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

May 2014 Wednesday 7th

ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford

Sunday 11th

SOUTH WEST MONTHLY GATHERING BUSSELTON See page 13 for information

Contact: Kim 0408 914 400

Wednesday 14th

MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

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Hi...

One of the best events of the year is happening in a few weeks - Munster Cruise 2.

Last year saw a 30 strong convoy depart from Scarborough weaving our way to the Munster Garage. This laid back event got so much great feedback that we have put it on the Calendar again. There will be live music performed by Mike De Velta.

The event is FREE, as a fundraiser for our club charity ...the DuchenneFoundation . We will have collection tins at the Scarborough start and also at the Munster Garage. BBQs will be provided for use, so pack your food for a picnic atmosphere, and put your dancing shoes on! Check out the poster on page 12 for more information.

With that aside, the National Bug-In is on in Victoria this year, Geelong to be exact. Ray Willis is making the massive trip over by road in his 1982 T3 Kombi (the Wedge) to take part. Club members Merrick and Karla Paget from Bridgetown will be keeping him company in their T5 Kombi Beach (Big Bird). Bug-In stalwarts and club members Pete and Trish Summerfield will be flying across to be there also. No doubt we'll get a great article in the May-June edition  Check out the poster on page 18 for more information.

We are always looking for stories and ideas from you the member, so please get in touch by email, telephone, or use the forum located on the club website www.vwclub.com.au/forum Jamie Barrett Club President

VW Club of WA - Annual Charity for 2013/14 DuchenneFoundation DuchenneFoundation Australia Your Volkswagen Club of WA has embarked on supporting charities or appeals either directly from the club funds or by assisting the charity or appeal in their goal to publicise their fundraising.

families, through research, education and advocacy.

 Support DuchenneFoundation events

Visit their website for more information.

 Contribute to the VW Club’s fundraising efforts

How you can help:

So if you see a club member rattling a tin or two in the next twelve months at any of our events please drop in your loose change...it all goes to a very good cause.

In the past, the Club has support-  Organise a DuchenneFoundation fundraiser ed the Kids Cancer Support Group, from ward 3b at Princess  Make a donation Margaret Hospital and also the  Buy DuchenneFoundation merToodyay Bushfire Appeal. chandise In 2012/13 it was Telethon and in the coming year it will be the DuchenneFoundation Australia.

The Committee

Duchenne Foundation's MISSION Using National and international collaboration to improve the quality and quantity of life for those living with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy and their

Website: www.duchennefoundation.org.au

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FAIRBRIDGE FESTIVAL Visit www.fairbridgefestival.com.au for all the info you will need.

“Members, this is a great family event and we are privileged to get the opportunity to have a "Volksville area" right in the thick of things.

NOTE: Those who want to camp in the "VOLKSVILLE" area as per previous years, please DO NOT buy your tickets online at Moshtix.

“Been the last 4 years and we’d love to have your company for this great club event” Jamie Barrett

Instead PHONE THE FESTIVAL OFFICE on 92463311 between 10am and 5pm.

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To save you time on the phone PLEASE IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A VW CLUB MEMBER and Woody or Louise will organise everything for you. This helps me with numbers so I can plan the area size for your enjoyment.

If you haven't been before or are unable to stay over, the festival makes a great day trip.

We'd love to see you all to celebrate our 22nd year.

Kim Shurman

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The time had come...

I was at a point were Kate needed another lease of energy and money. I considered my options then a 1963 project was discovered and choices become wider.

Do I put a whole load of effort The last couple of months have been emotional for me. I sold my into one that I had already done or do another? I opted for the 1965 Split screen kombi, somelater. thing that I said I would never do!

This decision was helped by the fact that others in the local scene were on the market for a going Split. So a deal was done with close friend and club member Andy.

I was left with my modern Passat and mates “loan” cars for runs and club meets – Thanks Graham. But it is not the same cruising in your own vehicle. I had withdrawal symptoms! Then a beautiful 1969 microbus came up for sale on the club forum. I had to go and have a test drive.

A week or two later it was mine,

a stand in bus to get me by while the year long project is underway.

This stand in 1969 Microbus has been around locally for a while and passed hands a number of times, all of the previous owners I know comment on how they loved it and shouldn’t have let it go. I am now falling in love with this one and will find it hard to part ways when the Split project is complete.

The exercise of selling a Kombi (not just one that you love) and not having one makes you realize how much of a part of your life they are.

You can follow the ‘63 project on the forum under “Crystal”. There is a build thread called “Crystal II” both out of the same yard.

Jamie Barrett

I owned her (Kate) for over 10 years. I brought her as a running registered project. Over the years she got most of the attention that was needed included motor rebuild, front beam overhaul, welding, painting and some shiny bits! Kate has served me well with only minor breakdown hiccups.

Owning a VW is a love affair, most part you love them, other times can be frustrating but when you get in them and drive the smile removes all those negative thoughts.

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Saturday 15th Sunday 16th March

Music Festival & Camping Hi all, well here is another free members on the Sunday and free camping event for us all to lap up. camping is available at the back of the old school just 100 metres Should be a great weekend so from the river. please don't be shy and register your interest on the forum or by Should you decide to travel down phone so l can give them an idea on the Saturday in time for the of numbers.

Expo and Music Festival, the music festival features three West Dave Moore: 0402 607 552 Australian Bands – Blue Boddington are currently coordiShaddy, The Seals and John nating a Music Festival and Ru- Bennet with Lucky Oceans. ral Living Expo for Boddington The event is a free event, for March 15 and 16 and have BYO drinks, planned for the invited us down for the weekend Old School oval – next door to enjoy their country hospitality to our free camping. and to display our cars on the Sunday near the town hall.

It is the first year for the Rural Living Expo, which is They will be happy to provide a designed to offer a diverse “free” breakfast for our club

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range of products aimed at the rural and small farm lifestyle as well as the things we enjoy like gourmet and homemade foods and arts and crafts.

It will be a fantastic weekend to enjoy all that is Boddington.

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AVAILABLE AT CLUB EVENTS including ALFRED’S every month!

You can also contact the Committee to arrange the purchase of the now extensive list of club merchandise!

Can be posted for an extra charge.

ITEM 

DESCRIPTION

PRICE

Car Badge - Club Logo (with tongue)

$25.00 ea

Blue and chrome 72mm

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Car Badge - Club Logo (no tongue)

$25.00 ea

Blue and chrome 72mm

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Pin Badge - Club Logo

$3.00 ea

Blue and chrome 22mm

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Key Ring - Bottle Opener Club Logo

$5.00 ea

Blue and chrome

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Hoodies - Club 3D logo on front with stripes

$40.00 ea

Black with white design

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T-shirt #2 - Club 3D logo on front with stripes

$25.00 ea

Red or White with black design

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V-neck Polo - Club Logo embroidered - ladies & girls

$30.00 ea

A name can be added for another $5.00

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Polo Shirt - Club Logo embroidered - men & boys

$30.00 ea

A pocket is an extra $5.00; A name can be added for another $5.00

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T-shirt #1 - large 3D logo - back & small 3D logo - front with stripes $25.00 ea Blue with white design

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VW Club stickers

$2.00 ea

Official club logo; 3D club logo; or “I’M A VW CLUB MEMBER”

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VW Club cloth badge

$5.00 ea

Traditional club logo

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Day of the Volkswagen - various cloth badge & annual stickers

$2.00 ea

Collectors items (limited numbers)

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VW Club peak Cap - Club Logo

$15.00 ea

Adjustable velcro band at the rear

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Car Badge 2011 Toodyay Bug-In (no tongue)

$20.00 ea

Black and Yellow - 42nd National Bug-In Metal car badge (limited number)

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Hi Folks, The South West VW meets in Busselton have been running every month for over 18th months and although they have been a great success, the best turnouts are in the warmer months when a cruise or lunch has been organised.

Therefore with the idea to focus on more cruises, lunches etc., during the warmer months, the SW monthly meets will now only run from January through to June.

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years. A major event will be on again so put the first weekend in November in your calendar… Friday 31st Oct, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November 2014.

Sunday 9th March...

2014 Brewery and Busso...

The 2014 Brewery and Busso was again another successful weekend that included the South West Monthly Gathering @ Busso on Sunday 9th February.

The next South West Monthly Gathering @ Busso will be on Sunday 9th March.

The weather was at its best and the cruise was even better. The Old Coast Road Brewery again out on great food and beverages.

This will be the normal get togethThanks to the management for er at the Busselton Beach…end of the club discounts.

Queen St at the Signal Park car However, even with this change park at 11:00am...then a cruise to Our stay at the dog friendly Four keep an eye out here in ViaWest a popular location!

Seasons Caravan Park was very or on the Club events page or fopleasant, being close to the beach rum for other ‘one-off’ VW events Coming along, have a suggestion and with plenty of shade. Great or have a question... in the South West. organisation from Kim Muste.

Kim Muste: 0408 914 400 Such an event has been the popuPhotos from the weekend are on lar Vee Dubs@Busselton Drive-in Email: kim@tme.net. the next page... that has run for the last two

When:

Next Gathering is on Sunday - 9th March

Location:

Meet adjacent to the Busselton Beach…end of Queen St at the Signal Park car park at 11:00am...then a cruise to a popular location!

Contact:

Kim

0408 914 400

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Member Profiles

WANTED

The last edition is the first Member Profile to show you for a while, so we need more of you to send yours in.

Members get to know each other a little by contributing their profile, cars and faces.

Just use the bold subject matters (see below) as prompts and send in one, two or lots of photos.

Name: Forum User Name: Current Vehicle(s): First VW: Earliest VW Memory: Best club event you attended: VW Club: You are welcome to add more freehand comments as well.

Send to: viawest@vwclubwa.com

Formula Vee Assoc. of Western Australia

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o contact us on Race Days you can find us in the Formula Vee Car Ports at Barbagallo Raceway. We will be more than happy to talk and answer your questions...David Campbell Club President - Red Car No# 58 and Rod Lisson - Club Vice President - Silver Car No# 71

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orrespondence can be addressed to the Vice President (Rod Lisson) 16 McGregor St Embleton WA 6062 hone enquiries can be made to Rod on Mobile 0419 479 257 or the President (David Campbell) Mobile 0408 942 437 nline enquiries can be made via the form on our website www.fvawa.org.au

eep an eye on the Via West for more news and stories from the Formula Vees...

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Auto One Classic Car Show 2014 Whiteman Park 9:00am to 3:30pm Sunday 27th April Gates open at 6:30am...close at 9:00am and do not open until 3:30pm.

WANTED - A VW Club contact / organiser Due to a clash of dates/events we do not have an organiser for this event.

If you are interested, please contact the Committee ASAP

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For more info‌ the VW Club contact is Ray Willis 0407347340 or viawest@vwclubwa.com.au...

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a wagon. With a new entry price the Golf Wagon is now even more affordable to own.

New Golf Wagon Offers Quality, Functionality and Versatility

Every model line of the seventh generation Golf hatch (nonperformance) has been replicated for the Golf Wagon. This includes the new entry model wagon in the 90 TSI, the now mid-range 90 TSI Comfortline and the introduction of the premium Highline grade with 103 TSI and 110 TDI variants. All Golf Wagons are paired with a DSG transmission and achieve low fuel consumption (from 4.7 l/100km in the 110 TDI Highline) and CO2 emissions.

The exterior styling of the Golf Wagon has been transformed, resulting in a car which is 4657 mm long (26 mm longer that the Mk VI), and 1,799 mm wide (18 mm wider), giving it a sportier and more distinctive look than the previous model. These dynamic proportions set the stage for the impressive design of the wagon, which follows the lines of the Golf hatchback until the B pillars, with uniquely Golf Wagon styling from the rear doors towards the back.

Volkswagen Australia has expanded its multi-award-winning Golf range to include the new Golf Wagon - the perfect allround car. Planned as a member of the Golf 7 series from the outset, it is the first Golf Wagon to utilise the technologies and benefits of the innovative modular transverse matrix (MQB).

diesel engines and new running gear technologies.

Now produced exclusively in Mosel, Germany, the Golf Wagon is the ideal car for active lifestyles.

It boasts an attractive, highquality Golf design both inside and out with the full functionality of

This means: reduced weight (up to 165 kg lighter), optimised package (100 litres more cargo space), sharper body proportions, new safety and convenience systems, new petrol and

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Importantly for wagon buyers the new Golf Wagon also has 100 litres more cargo space than its predecessor. Cargo capacity, which was increased from 505 to 605 litres (loaded up to the backrest of the rear seat), offers ample luggage space even with five passengers on board.

When loaded to the backs of the front seats and up to the ceiling, cargo capacity grows to 1,620 litres (previous model: 1,495 litres).

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trim, 17-inch alloy wheels and Discover Media Satellite Navigation.

more than 3,200 entries over recent weeks and rewarded the Golf Wagon with the sought-after (Continued from page 19) 'iF gold award' in the A wide range of optional features All models in the new Golf Wagon 'Transportation Design' category. is also available for the Golf Wagrange boast the same impressive The gold awards are granted to on. This includes the Driver Asstandard features and options as the best competition entries in sistance Package, with its imavailable in the Golf 7 hatch. each of a total of 17 categories. pressive safety and convenience Standard features on the 90 TSI systems – Adaptive Cruise ConIn its official statement the jury Golf Wagon include 5.8-inch trol (ACC), Front Assist with City said: "The Golf Wagon has a very Composition Media display, multi- Emergency Brake, Proactive Occlean and original design that is collision braking system, eleccupant Protection System, Park unmistakable and significant for tronic parking brake with AutoAssist 2 and Driving Profile Selecthe brand. The design is so suHold function, XDL transverse tion. differential lock, battery regeneration mode and Stop/Start sys-

tem, cruise control and Bluetooth connectivity and USB interface.

In addition to the 90 TSI base model, the Comfortline offers a comprehensive array of standard features, including a rear-view camera, front and rear parking sensors, rain sensing windscreen wipers, auto dimming rear-view

Golf Wagon wins '2014 iF Gold Award'

perb because it does not cry out for any exaggerated emotionality. Rather it shows how even with simple means it is possible to achieve a perfect result in product design. The car simply oozes / is quality."

The new Golf Wagon has been on the market in Germany since last August and launched locally in The Golf Wagon has won the February. The sporty and elegant '2014 iF gold award'. The highly all-rounder combines low fuel cherished product design award consumption with dynamic permirror and automatic headlights, was presented this evening in formance and great flexibility. At plus dual-zone climate control air Munich to Stefan Wallburg, exte605 litres, for instance, the boot conditioning. rior designer for the Volkswagen space is even bigger than that of For the first time in the Golf Wag- brand. its predecessor. The Golf Wagon on range the premium Highline For 60 years now, the iF product is thus the perfect vehicle for grade is offered. In conjunction design award has been a globally families and active people, who with a 103 kW TSI or 110 kW TDI recognised hallmark, honouring need a spacious, everyday car for engine, the Highline wagon is outstanding design achievement. a diverse array of possible uses. comprehensively equipped with An international jury made up of luxurious Alcantara and cloth 49 design experts had judged the

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Volkswagen one-two in Sweden – Old hand Latvala pips youngster Mikkelsen Volkswagen claimed its second onetwo of the season at the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) and Andreas Mikkelsen/Mikko Markkula (N/FIN) not only clinched a frenetically celebrated one-two, but also put on an extremely gripping duel for the fans. In difficult conditions at the Rally Sweden – thawing temperatures, snow and rain made for a difficult combination – the Polo R WRC proved to be the fastest car for the second time in a row. 43 of 69 possible top-three times, of which 18 produced stage wins, and a onetwo-three at the top of the overall standings for a while – Sweden was once again a happy stomping ground for Volkswagen in 2014.

The team’s Nordic drivers – Jari-Matti Latvala and Andreas Mikkelsen – were embroiled in a spectacular duel for long periods of the rally, scrapping for every fraction of a second. In the end, they could both consider themselves real winners: Latvala celebrated his ninth WRC victory, the third at the Rally Sweden and the second in Volkswagen colours – and also moved to the top of the Drivers’ Championship in the process. Mikkelsen made his first appearance on the podium at the pinnacle of rallying. World Champions Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) ended the Rally Sweden in sixth place after a mighty fightback, having

previously dropped back to 20th overall following a rare driver error.

“We are delighted that Jari-Matti Latvala’s fine performance this weekend has paid dividends,” said Dr. HeinzJakob Neußer, Volkswagen Board Member for Technical Development.

“This win was fully deserved and the result of some intelligent driving. Andreas Mikkelsen – the junior member of our team – showed in the trickiest of conditions that he has the potential to compete with the best in the world.

Sébastien Ogier was a bit unfortunate with his slip-up. Despite this, he was once again the man to beat this weekend, claiming ten stage wins.”

Duel of the weekend: Latvala vs.

Mikkelsen Finland 13 – Norway 10: the allVolkswagen duel between Latvala and Mikkelsen had fans on the edge of their seats for pretty much the entire Rally Sweden. It took until Saturday’s final leg to decide which of the two team-mates would emerge victorious from their gripping head-to-head. The morning started with just 3.6 seconds separating the old hand and the youngster. Only after a slight mistake (Continued on page 22)

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from Andreas Mikkelsen in extremely difficult conditions did Jari-Matti Latvala feel the pressure fall from his shoulders. Mikkelsen lost crucial seconds after spinning on the 18th special stage. A glance at the statistics reveals the extent, to which the Volkswagen drivers dominated the Rally Sweden: Latvala made 18 appearances in the top three, Mikkelsen 13. Jari-Matti Latvala also picked up the 300th stage win of his career in Sweden.

Fightback of the weekend: Ogier recovers to claim sixth

A thin layer of ice and snow on the first loop, followed by gravel that has been raked to the surface on the second Steered in a fraction of a second too late, skidded into a snow wall, but able loop – not exactly ideal conditions for the standard studded tyres used at the to fight on thanks to a little help from the fans – Sébastien Ogier and Julien Rally Sweden. Wherever the gravel had risen to the surface, the drivers Ingrassia experienced both faces of the Rally Sweden on Friday. Although risked breaking the tungsten spikes on the Michelin “X-ice North 2” tyres their mistake cost them the lead, the should they push too hard. Both JariWorld Championship winning duo in the Polo R WRC were able to continue Matti Latvala and Andreas Mikkelsen at the only snow rally of the season. A made good use of their 28 tyres during their battle for overall victory. They run of stage wins saw them recover from 20th place to earn valuable cham- both set off on Saturday’s final two loops with six brand-new Michelin pionship points. In total, Ogier/ tyres.

Ingrassia set the fastest time on ten stages.

Lead extended – Volkswagen Motorsport tops the Manufacturers’ Valuable commodity: looking after Championship studded tyres the key to success

The lead increased by twelve points: Volkswagen leads the Manufacturers’ Championship after the second win of the year. The works team, consisting of Sébastien Ogier and Jari-Matti Latvala, currently has 72 points to its name – 16 more than Citroën and 50 ahead of M-Sport-Ford.

Power Stage yields two bonus points for Jari-Matti Latvala Victory in Sweden saw Jari-Matti Latvala move to the top of the World Championship for the first time in his career, and as if that were not enough, he also picked up bonus points on the Power Stage. Second place behind Ford driver Mads Østberg on the closing special stage, on which extra points are awarded to the fastest three cars, mean Latvala now has 40 points to his name. He is followed five points back in second place by World Champion Sébastien Ogier. Andreas Mikkelsen is fourth in the Drivers’ Championship with 24 points.

Quotes after day three of the Rally Sweden Sébastien Ogier, Volkswagen Polo R WRC #1 “Sixth place is the conciliation prize for us. Sure, Julian and I would love to have repeated the success of last year, but after my mistake on Friday, eight points are the best we could have hoped for. We made a clean run of it on the final day, despite the incredibly slippery conditions. Also, by setting 10 (Continued on page 23)

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fastest times here we’ve demonstrated that we will be a force to be reckoned with again next year, since Rally Sweden is one of my absolutely favourite events in the WRC calendar. Congratulations to Jari-Matti and Miikka, who put in a fantastic performance, just as Andreas and Mikko did. The team has another reason to celebrate and in the World Championship it is always exciting.”

Jari-Matti Latvala, Volkswagen Polo R WRC#2

third place and in the end it was a close run thing. However, all said and done we thoroughly deserved our secAndreas Mikkelsen, Volkswagen Polo ond place. To have made this breakR WRC#9 through in the world championship here at Rally Sweden, with some of the “First time on the podium! I have longed so much for this result. To have toughest conditions in years, makes achieved it practically on my doorstep me feel particularly proud. My team, my co-driver Mikko Markkula and I is awesome! The final day here in have earned a beer or two today. We Sweden was once again a real chalwill celebrate in style tonight.” lenge. With the slushy snow and exposed gravel, which characterised the second loop, it was certainly not easy.

And then there was ...

I had a whiff of victory for long parts of Andreas Mikkelsen didn’t make it easy the race – which felt great. ... Sébastien Ogier’s new record. The yesterday, he drove a strong rally and Volkswagen works driver travelled a fully deserves to be on the podium. It After a small mistake, I wasn’t able to massive 41 metres through the air bewas brilliant that we were allowed to keep up the pressure on team-mate, fight in out fairly and weren’t obliged to Jari-Matti Latvala. Instead, I turned my fore landing after the infamous “Colin’s Crest” jump – in doing so he eclipsed bow to team orders and is unique in concentration on maintaining the gap the previous best, set by American between myself and Mads Østberg in Ken Block, by a full four metres.

“It’s amazing to have won the Rally Sweden for the third time. This victory is especially important to me as I won my first ever WRC rally here in 2008.

Clinching the victory was no easy task, the difficult conditions and solid times from my team-mates meant that Miikka and I had concentrate fully and give it our best. Due to the thawing snow we drove over a lot of gravel and had to be shrewd when it came to sparing the tyres.

this format. It’s not down to this that I feel very content at Volkswagen.”

And then there was also ... ... Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, who paid the Volkswagen team a spontaneous visit on Saturday afternoon. As Duke of Värmland, where the Rally Sweden is held, the man third in line to the Swedish throne knows his way around more than just the local geography. Last year, Carl Philip of Sweden lined up at the Rally Sweden himself, taking part in a support class at the wheel of a vintage Porsche 911.

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World Premiere of RallycrossBeetle in Chicago Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Team presented GRC Beetle with more than 560 hp and all-wheel-drive Volkswagen Beetle will enter motorsports in the U.S. this summer. At the Chicago Auto Show today, Volkswagen of America presents a Rallycross-Beetle with all-wheel-drive and a TSI engine that delivers more than 560 hp (412 kW).

Volkswagen partners with Andretti Autosport to form the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team, running two cars in the series for drivers Tanner Foust and Scott Speed. The team will initially compete this season with modified Polo rally cars, built on the chassis that won the 2013 World Rally Championship for drivers and manufacturers, and will switch during the season to the fearsome GRC Beetle shown in Chicago.

This all-wheel-drive rallycross car is the ultimate expression of the thirdgeneration Beetle and will feature more than 560 horsepower from its turbocharged and direct-injection TSI engine.

Rallycross is the fastest growing form of motorsports in the U.S., attracting big crowds at venues across the country as well as live TV coverage. Cars are pitted against each other and the clock in a series of heats on a closed course that’s usually a mixture of dirt and pavement, with jumps of 20 meters and more.

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Volkswagen Motorsport signs partnership with Marklund Motorsport Three-year partnership with Swedish Rallycross team

2013 GRC champion Toomas “Topi” Heikkinen drives the new Polo RX Supercar Rallycross season kicks off in Montalegre, Portugal, on 03 May Volkswagen Motorsport has agreed on an exclusive three-year partnership for the FIA World Rallycross Championship with Swedish Rallycross team Marklund Motorsport. By signing the current Global Rallycross champion Toomas “Topi” Heikkinen (FIN) as their lead driver, Marklund Motorsport have impressively underlined their ambitions in the World Rallycross Championship.

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els. Marklund Motorsport ranks among the most ambitious independent teams and has single-handedly developed the Polo for the 2014 FIA RallyCross (Continued from page 24) World Championship. Jan Marklund’s Marklund Motorsport Volkswagen Polo professional approach was our condiRX Supercars at round one of the tion before embarking on this collaboWorld Rallycross Championship in ration, in which Volkswagen MotorMontalegre (P) on 03 May. sport provides the team experience and expertise from rally sport. In Too“Rallycross is attracting evermas Heikkinen and Anton Marklund increasing levels of attention in Europe they have one of the strongest driver and overseas and is one of the fastest pairs in this championship and we are growing motorsport disciplines out already excited about seeing them bethere,” said Volkswagen Motorsport hind the wheel of the Polo RX SuperDirector Jost Capito. “The races are car.” short and sweet, the cars are spectacular and look almost like factory mod- Jan Marklund, Marklund Motorsport team owner, added: “Volkswagen’s pedigree in motorsport is there for everyone to see, there is no better manufacturer for us to be partnered with than the current WRC champions.

Volkswagen is looking to make an immediate global impact in the world of Rallycross and I’m happy that Marklund Motorsport is their chosen partner for the FIA

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World Rallycross Championship. We will now continue the hard work we have put in so far this pre-season and with the support of Volkswagen we are very much looking forward to delivering results from the first race of the new season.”

FIA World Rallycross Managing Director, Martin Anayi added: “It is a real testament to the huge strides Marklund Motorsport has made in the FIA World Rallycross Championship to attract a partner of the calibre of Volkswagen. A partnership with Marklund Motorsport shows that we have some very professional teams already participating in our Championship and it is enormously encouraging to the Championship’s rapidly growing reputation and credibility. I am sure that Volkswagen’s dedication and professionalism combined with Marklund’s rallycross expertise, the team will be a serious contender this year. We look forward to an exciting season ahead.”

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