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CONTACT US VOLKSWAGEN CLUB OF WA (Inc)
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YOUR COMMITTEE (cont’d) EDITOR:
0407 347 340
PO Box 175
Ray Willis
viawest@vwclubwa.com
Victoria Park
CONCESSION LICENCE:
(08) 9332 6919
ABN:
Western Australia 6979 31 610 140 537
Rod McSwain CMC LIAISON OFFICER:
(08) 9342 8703
TELEPHONE:
(08) 9342 8703
Richard Hines
E-MAIL:
info@vwclubwa.com
PROPERTY OFFICER:
WEBSITE:
www.vwclubwa.com
Richard Hines
MAIL:
MERCHANDISE OFFICER: YOUR COMMITTEE
(08) 9342 8703 0417 173 886
Karen Fyfe
PRESIDENT:
0408 183 396
SOCIAL SECRETARY:
Jamie Barrett
executive@vwclubwa.com
Colin Seth
VICE PRESIDENT:
SPORTS ORGANISER:
John Hornby
As above
Currently grouped under ―Events Coordinator‖
SECRETARY:
0407 347 340
PUBLICITY OFFICER:
Ray Willis
administration@vwclubwa.com
As above
MEMBERSHIPS:
0407 347 340
GENERAL COMMITTEE:
Ray Willis
administration@vwclubwa.com
Karla & Merrick Paget (country liaison South West)
TREASURER:
0438 819 443
WEBMASTER:
Shane Williams
finance@vwclubwa.com
Tina Moore
Patrick Spiteri, Dave Moore,
webmaster@vwclubwa.com
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VIAWEST MAGAZINE
VOLKSWAGEN EVENTS
Advertising: Please send your ‗for sale‘ or ‗wanted‘ adverts by mail or email to the Editor before the publication deadline.
Normally one event will be nominated as the club run each month. Some months will have more than one event. Not all events attended by the club will be club organised. Please note that non-members are welcome to come to the club organised events. If you have any friends you would like to accompany us, please bring them along. If you have any ideas or suggestions for club organised events give a Committee member a call or an e-mail and the committee so we can put it on our calendar. The VW Events Calendar is at page 6 and lists the upcoming events and club runs for some months in advance in chrono-
Fees: Members - 1/4 page adverts are free. Non-Members - 1/4 page adverts are $5.00 Please contact the Editor to find out about commercial advertising in the magazine, inserting flyers or advertising on the website. Publication Deadline: The ViaWest magazine‘s deadline for articles for the next issue is December 5 Disclaimer: The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Volkswagen Club of WA (Inc), its Committee or members.
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.
Membership and Birthdays Welcome to new members
No new memberships received in October
IN THIS ISSUE
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The Club ............................. p 2 Our apologies to Dr Stuart Breden for incorrectly printing their name in our last issue. Currently the club has...
99 “paid up” memberships
The Club (contd) ................. p 4 A word from the Editor......... p 5 VW Event Calendar ............. p 6 Muarice Brockwell Run ........ p 7 Guiness Book of Records .... p 8 Road Test - V6 Passat ........ p 10
Happy Birthday to the following members for
NOVEMBER
Janine Wood Hart Jenette Mannon-Savage
VW Club Plates ................... p 17
Lance Fitzgerald
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Louise Beckley
One Man & His Campervan. p 22 Formula Vee Association .... p 23
Margaret Davey / Tittel
Adam Green / Dixon
Noah Robinson
Allen Zimdahl
Rebekah Radzi
Amelia Seth
Richard Davies
Andy Cotton
Ry Beaver
Benjamin Phillips
Tegan Waters
Bryley McPherson
Tim Summerfield
Chelsea Reilly
Zachary Karamfiles
Chloe Cotton
SA 2012 Bug-In - Aldinga .... p 12 2011 Anniversary Kruize ..... p 14
Ratmuller Racing ................. p28 Volkswagen News New Tiguan................... p 13 Wheels Awards ............. p 20 Up!Load ........................ p 20 Polo R WRC ................. p 21 FRONT COVER: VW Hilton of David and Louise Beckley— organisers of the Hills Road Trip....more on pages 14-16
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A very busy year...
Yes, 2011 is coming to a close very quickly and is difficult to see where all the time went and where all the jobs you have to didn‘t get done. Well we had a very busy start to the year organising the National Bug-In at Easter in Toodyay, followed by the 2011 Road Trip throughout the South West immediately after. For everybody that worked so hard it was very rewarding to see it go off so successfully, while those that attended enjoyed themselves immensely and no doubt will be looking forward to future Bug-Ins, not only in WA but around Australia. Keep a look out as there some members like me already committed to attend the SA Bug-In in 2012 and there maybe some group travel arrangements made. Of course forward any questions you have ant time.
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Shannons Day of the Volkswagen Closing out a very busy year will be our annual VW get together. This is coming together at a rate of knots with the committee busy organising the venue, food & drinks, entertainment and cars on show.
This year we have moved to McCallum Park just off Canning Highway, not far down the road from where we were last year...just south of the Causeway. Still only $10 to put your car on show and free if you just want to come and have a look. The more cars the merrier, and the more variation the better also. It would be good to get some other VW affiliates there this year. Also to remember that this year is the 50th Anniversary of the VW Type 3...extra trophies are being presented for this category this year and we would like to see as many as possible on show. We hope to have all the results and photos in the December magazine...see you all there1 Ray Willis, Club Secretary, Membership Officer and Editor ViaWest Magazine
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indicates a club run
This Month Wednesday 2nd
November 2011 ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Wednesday 9th
MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING
Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park Weekend 11th
Sunday 13th #
DWELLINGUP CAMPING TRIP
Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
Nanga Mill, Lane Poole Reserve, Dwellingup.
(Also see forum)
2011 MOTOR MUSEUM BROCKWELL MEMORIAL
Contact: Motor Museum (08) 9249 9457
See page 7 Wednesday 23rd
2011 DAY of the VW COMMITTEE MEETING
Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340
6:30pm @ Wangara Volkswagen, Wangara
December 2011 Sunday 4th #
SHANNONS 2011 DAY of the VOLKSWAGEN
Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340
See pages 10-11 Wednesday 7th
ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Wednesday 14th
MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING
Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
January 2012 Wednesday 4th
ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Wednesday 11th
MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING
Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park TBA
JANUARY CLUB RUN Ideas welcome—contact the Committee
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Shell sets world record for fuel efficiency lesson Thousands of motorists across Europe and Asia helped Shell set a new world record for the "largest fuel efficiency lesson" at the weekend. Nine cities staged simultaneous training sessions in which motorists were able to learn how to save fuel and cut their driving costs. Over 200 drivers took part in UK leg of the attempt which was held near Tower Bridge in London and was hosted by TV motoring expert Quentin Willson and TV presenter Konnie Huq.
A total of 2,728 VW Beetles took part in a parade organised by the Volkswagen Aficionado Club of Brazil on a race track near Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 1 May 1995.
Amarilis Whitty, Guinness World Records adjudicator, said of the achieve-
Note: The largest parade of Toyota cars consisted of 223 vehicles in an event organized by Mick Jones (UK) at the Silverstone Circuit in Towcester, UK, on 31 May 2009.
A total of 3,243 people participated in the lessons which took place in the UK, Denmark, Turkey, Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Germany and Malaysia.
Who: Stephen Muller What: Fastest VW Beetle engine swap Where: Australia
The largest turnout came in Malaysia, where 1,225 participants were in attendance at the 1Utama shopping centre in Selangor. In Valkenburg, Shell worked with the classic VW Beetle owners club to given them information about how they could make their classic cars run more efficiently.
ment: "As world record attempts go, this is one of the most informative I've witnessed. "Now more than ever, it's a hugely important topic for families and motorists across the world. I can now confirm that 204 people in the UK were present and attentive for the full 30-minute lesson on fuel saving."
For the Volkswagen records... After the lesson the Beetle owners then went on a driving challenge around the local area to put what they'd learnt to the test and see who could drive in the most fuel efficient way.
Who: Volkswagen Aficionado Club Brazil What: Largest parade of Volkswagen (VW) cars and What: Longest singlemodel vehicle parade
Stephen Muller, Adrian Muller, Julian Price-Jones and Jeremy Vant Spyker (all Australia) managed a time of 1 minute and 6 seconds for the fastest VW Engine exchange on the set of Guinness World Records at Seven Network Studios, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 27 August 2005. Who: John and Helen Taylor What: Lowest fuel consumption - 48 US States (non-hybrid car) Where: United States Helen and John Taylor (both Australia) achieved a fuel consumption of 529.28 litres (139.82 US gal) for an average of 3.46 l/100 km (67.90 US mpg) on the GOODYEAR FUEL MAX TIRE CHALLENGE while driving a 2009 VW Jetta TDI powered with Shell Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel over 15,297 km (9,505 miles) through all 48 contiguous US States, between 28 July and 15 August 2009. (Continued on page 9)
Where: Brazil
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Who: Volkswagen do Brasil
Who: Rainer Zietlow
What: Largest car mosaic
What: Longest journey by car using alternative fuel
Where: Brazil
Where: Germany The record for longest journey by car using alternative fuel is 3,8137 km (2,3697.19 miles) and was achieved by Rainer Zietlow, Florian Hilpert, Falk Gunold, Franz Janusiewicz (all Germany) with a Volkswagen Caddy EcoFuel using natural gas. The journey started in Cologne, Germany, on 15 October 2006 and finished in Leipzig, Germany, on 13 April 2007. Who: Marko Tomac What: Longest fuel range (Standard) Where: Croatia The greatest distance driven on a single standard tank of fuel is 2,545.80 km (1,581.88 miles) by a Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion, in an event organized by 'Auto Motor i Sport' (Croatia). It was driven by Marko Tomac and Ivan Cvetkovic (both Croatia) within Croatia, between 27 and 30 June 2011
Page 9 Volkswagen proving grounds in EhraLessien near Wolfsburg, Germany, on 26 June 2010.
The largest car mosaic was created with 460 Volkswagen cars in an event organized by Volkswagen do Brasil Indústria de Veículos Automotores Ltda at the Anhembi Parque in São Paulo, Brazil, on 10 April 2010. Who: Volkswagen Beetle What: First car to sell 20 million units Where: Mexico The Volkswagen Beetle was the first automobile in history to reach sales of 20 million. On 15 May 1981 the 20 millionth Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the assembly line of Volkswagen de México. Who: Bugatti EB Veyron 16.4 Super Sport What: Fastest production car Where: Germany The fastest production car is the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, which achieved a two-way timed speed of 431.072 km/h (267.86 mph) at the
What: Farthest distance driven using an internal combustion engine in one hour Where: Italy The greatest distance driven in one hour by a car with an internal combustion engine is 353.409 km (219.598 miles), by Helmut Henzler (Germany) and Keke Rosberg (Finland) in a prototype Volkswagen diesel-powered car on 18 October 1980 at the Nardo circuit in Italy. Who: Volkswagen Beetle What: Best selling car (single design) The Volkswagen Beetle is the bestselling car of a single design (the core structure and shape of the Beetle remained largely unchanged from 1938 to 2003). It was also the first car to achieve 20 million sales. The Beetle‘s tally when production ended was 21,529,464.
Discounted down to $300 a set...save $15 until 4th Dec.
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By Rod McSwain
Volkswagen Passat Wagon V6 4-motion When I realised that a new Volkswagen Passat Wagon was available to do an appraisal – because no one else wanted it, the only real interest for me, was to see what improvements had been made. Mind you, the last Passat I tested was the R36 and I was on such a high when it had to be returned, that I thought any subsequent appraisal, would leave me feeling flat.
and the 2.0l 125kw TDi. It also comes in Sedan and Bluemotion. So, maybe I would enjoy it after all. It wasn‘t an R36, but it had all wheel drive, leather seats, 6 stack CD, electric front seats, adaptive chassis control (sport / normal/ comfort) and a lot of the niceties that VW stacks into all their cars as standard. But you can option Satnav, sun roof or self parking (parallel and right angle) adaptive cruise control, as well as lane assist (warns of cars in your blind spots) and will also give you visual and acoustic warnings if you are heading for the rear end of a car in front. It doesn‘t seem too far away before our cars will take us home all by themselves. Something that surprised me however, was that although it had already done 8000klm, some of the niceties like the tilting kerbside mirror when in reverse had not appeared to have been set up for or by previous journalists.
Anyway, when I went to pick up the latest Passat, it was mentioned to me that it was a bit thirsty and upon seeking clarification, was told it was the V6 FSI Highline, meaning it was the 3.6l with 4Motion with 220kw available un- Well, the weekend saw clear sunny der foot. The other 2 variants available skies and temperatures creeping toin the range are the 1.8l 118kw TSI wards 30c, so on the Sunday, we
joined the VW Club‘s Anniversary Cruise through the hills east of Perth. Travelling in a convoy isn‘t often done well by people who tend to try to keep up with the car in front, rather than staying back with the car behind you. This convoy was no different and there was a lot of stop start driving. The Passat was very thirsty as the 6 speed DSG hunted mainly between 3rd and 4th, with some 5th gear. By the end of the 100klm day trip it averaged 13.2l/100klm. On Monday we had a luncheon appointment in Bunbury, so I got the credit card out and topped up the 70 litre tank. The run down the Forrest Highway 150klm to Bunbury was much more economical, returning
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8.3l/100klm. We called into Bunbury Volkswagen and met the New Vehicles sales Manager – Wessel van Aardt, who had a good range of vehicles including a the new Jetta, Passat CC, Polo and a good range of Golfs, as well as a few Amarok‘s overflowing into the next yard. Business was done and we headed to Busselton for the night. The return journey home the next day was via the inland road to Pinjarra. On the open road the Passat is a star performer. I don‘t think I‘ve spent less time passing trucks and setting the adaptive chassis control ―smoothed‖ out the road. No car is perfect and I did find one BIG problem. In the wagon as in other VW models, there is a 12 volt plug. So we loaded up the car fridge to take our own supplies. The fridge kept chilly cold. But, with our 50l car fridge in the back, we could not pull back the security screen over the cargo area, so everything else was exposed not only to prying eyes, but also the sun. There was a full spare, but a 5mm lower cargo floor would have resolved it. I‘d also like to see some brighter colours. Overall this particular model is not a city car, but is a fantastic comfortable tourer that returns excellent economy, with all the power under foot you will need.
My ultimate car for some time has been the Audi S6 Avante (wagon) and this Passat with a few options would go close to it Why? Because the lady of the house can drive the children to school before doing the weekly shopping or heading for a coffee with girlfriends, it has the power to pull a small van or trailer on holidays, it has heaps of cargo space, albeit security with a car fridge in the back, has all wheel drive and all the safety features, is not out of place in the executive car park and you can drive it like you stole it. With globalisation leading to the reduction of models around the world though, the V6 FSI Passat Wagon will no doubt become a rare breed.
Thank you to Volkswagen Australia for the use of the Press Car for our Road test.
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Greetings to all Bug-Inners! As President of the VW Club of SA, I have great pleasure in conveying to you all the first official details for the 2012 Bug-In. We expect this Bug-In will be as enjoyable as all previous Bug-Ins and are working hard to that end result. The event is based around the Aldinga Beach, Port Willunga and McLaren Vale areas which are less than an hour‘s drive south of Adelaide. After the traditional Registration afternoon/evening at the Port Willunga Tourist Park, we will be conducting the Show ‗n‘ Shine at a magnificent venue previously known as McLarens on the Lake, now Serafino‘s. It has a large beautifully manicured grassed area under gum trees and is located a couple of minutes from McLaren Vale. Early afternoon we have arranged a convoy to Woodstock Winery, followed by a visit to a rose farm (both located nearby) and then a pleasant drive through part of the Fleurieu Peninsula taking in Myponga Dam and the southern beaches area. Saturday evening is free, but we will be able to provide you with a few choices if you wish to go out for a meal. Sunday‘s motorsport will be held at the Tailem Bend Motorsport Park, which is approx. an hour away. We feel it will be worth the trip as the complex has the ability for us to have the traditional Motorkhana, a couple of courses for Khanacross AND a drag strip! We haven‘t finalised the details yet, but we think we can keep people busy and cater for all tastes. Of course, for those of you who aren‘t into the motorsport, we have organised a bus trip to the Goolwa/Victor Harbor area which will include a look at the Murray River mouth on Hindmarsh Island. Sunday‘s Presentation Dinner will be held at Serafino‘s in our own private room. The menu looks very inviting and I‘m sure we‘ll enjoy the evening relating stories from the weekend and congratulating trophy winners. As Easter draws to a close, we have arranged a tour with a difference for
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those people who wish to stay for a while. The difference is we intend to include some of the highlights of our city as well as near country locations. Check out the itinerary below for further details. More information, including costs, will follow soon. ACCOMMODATION for the EASTER BUG-IN Various cabins and powered sites have been booked at the; Port Willunga Tourist Park, 22 Tuit Rd, Aldinga. To book your cabin/site, please phone direct on (08) 8556 6113 or visit www.portwillungatouristpark.com.au
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VW Club WA Remember to BOOK your LEAVE, ACCOMMODATION and have your TRAVEL plans organised. RAIL TRAVEL... The VW Club WA has been able to secure discount fares Perth to Adelaide v.v. from Great Southern Rail and Indian Pacific for VW Club WA members. The brochure for the discounted rail fares etc can be found on the Club webpage or a copy can be posted to you by contacting Ray Willis (Club Secretary). $250 as an incentive to VW Club WA Members who drive to their FIRST INTERSTATE BUG-IN...
Mention you are part of the VW Club booking at Easter and they will arrange As most of us know, Rod‘s wife and Kaitlyn‘s mother Janet, unexpectedly your booking. died in July 2008. It was 12 months to If you have any queries regarding any- the day after buying her new 2007 Jetthing listed in this posting, please con- ta Tdi, that Janet went to hospital for a tact me on (08) 8289 4707 or procedure that is carried out on a regumkdodd@internode.on.net or lar basis, but sadly, she had a stroke 13 Pisani Ct, Golden Grove SA 5125. after the operation. Janet, Rod and Kaitlyn have attended a number of Bug Thanks, -Ins as a family and have always been Mal Dodd heavily involved every time the Bug-In has been held in WA since 1975. Tentative day trips for the week after Easter – Monday 9th April Aldinga to Goolwa cruise – day trip to the Coorong. Tuesday 10th April Hahndorf & Windy Point – option of dinner at Windy Point and take in the sights. Wednesday 11th April Tours of Adelaide Oval and Coopers Brewery.
In 2009, Rod drove the Jetta 3500klm to the Bendigo Bug-In with the aim of getting there on 3 tanks of diesel. It meant going sub 5 litres per 100klm, but a headwind for the first day and a half prevented the target being reached. But he did manage an average of 5.2l/100klm, with the best being 4.8l/100klm between Mildura and Bendigo, plus doing the 1035klm from Pt Augusta to Mildura on a single 55 litre tank. The journey was achieved for just under $250.
On that basis, Rod and Kaitlyn have offered $250 as an incentive to members who drive to their 1st interstate Bug-In. The offer will be available each Friday 13th April See Adelaide via the O-Bahn to North year until the Bug-In is next hosted in East suburbs, tram to Glenelg and visit WA and will be distributed as decided by Rod and/or Kaitlyn after suggesthe famous Central Market. tions from the committee. If you wish to be involved in some or Please let the Club know if you are all of this week‘s outings, we recomgoing or thinking about going, espemend the Windsor Gardens Caravan cially if it is at least one way by Park. Phone (08) 8261 1091 or visit www.windsorgardenscaravanpark.com.au road...THE GREAT ROAD TRIP! Thursday 12th April Barossa Valley region cruise.
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The New Tiguan Combining the Versatility of an SUV with the Agility of Sports Cars. A fresh-faced, economical SUV packed with advanced technologies The new Volkswagen Tiguan is here. Following the lead of its big brother the second generation Touareg, the new Tiguan offers unparalleled safety, comfort, design and state-of-the-art technology, all in one compact SUV. The new Tiguan features an array of enhanced styling as is evident across the entire Volkswagen range. Drawing from Volkswagen‘s specialised design DNA, the new Tiguan features dominate horizontal lines on the front grille. At the rear, new two-part light clusters give the Tiguan its distinct appearance. Again, similar to those of the Touareg, they form an ‗L‘ shape, while the lower border of the lights also follows a horizontal geometry.
The diesel variant is even more impressive. The 2.0-litre TDI engine provides 103 kW of power and achieves for an SUV - the remarkably low combined fuel consumption figure of just 6.0 litres per 100 km for the manual model.
Four engines are available across the Tiguan range; three petrol engines and one diesel engine. Petrol engines include a twincharged 1.4-litre TSI with 118 kW, a 2.0-litre TSI with 132 kW and a 2.0-litre TSI with 155 kW. Despite the high power output, CO2 emissions have remained surprisingly low.
The Tiguan‘s 1.4-litre TSI engine, powered by 118 kW will be available in two -wheel drive, attracting customers who are looking for a stylish yet economical city SUV in an affordable package. For customers wanting the added versatility and the option to venture off the beaten track, the rest of the range (103TDI, 132TSI, 155TSI) feature
Volkswagen‘s innovative 4MOTION all -wheel drive as standard. The Tiguan 118TSI is matched with a 6-speed manual transmission, whilst the 103TDI can be equipped with either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG transmission. The Tiguan 132TSI is paired with both 6-speed manual and 7-speed DSG transmissions, while the 155TSI Tiguan is available with a 7 -speed DSG transmission only. Both the 103TDI and the 118TSI with two-wheel drive incorporates BlueMotion Technology making them both incredibly environmentally friendly and economical. BlueMotion Technologies includes Volkswagen‘s impressive Start/Stop system, Brake Energy Recuperation and the revolutionary Coasting Function (on 103TDI DSG only) offering even further fuel saving technology and thus, lowing emissions. As with every Volkswagen, the Tiguan provides high passenger safety with daytime driving lights, six airbags (front, front side and curtain airbags), and safety optimised front head restraints as standard. The new Tiguan also features Volkswagen‘s advance technologies including Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Auto Hold function, Brake Assist and Electronic Brake(Continued on page 20)
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At Pickering Brook we stopped at the Core Cider House at approximately 11.30...they had tea, coffee and cakes plus cider tasting and the sale of cider and jams etc.
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A short drive to Myattsfield Vineyards where we sampled wine from their fairly extensive range...this is a small but very successful winery owned by young winemakers Josh and Rachael Davenport.
PTO...
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A short drive to Fairbrossen Estate where we had our lunch stop...they had a reasonable choice of dishes including beef and mushroom pie.
A big thank you goes out to David and Louise Beckley, our ‗Hills Trip‘ organisers...well done!
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club has sold a number of plates to members and they are proudly disWell since we ran this article in August played on their cars. we have already ordered 3 sets of club We have now received a letter from plates and two of these are now ready the Department of Transport for their member‘s vehicles. (Government of WA) that they intend We have an interest in another 3 sets, to retire our club plates because of with members currently making up falling sales. their minds on what they would like on DPI has introduced a minimum sales their plates. requirement of ten (10) sets of plates Time is running out, but just to refresh per annum. your memories we have re-run the Unfortunately one of the reasons for article again for you... falling sales is the continual price hikes by the department. Currently priced at End of VW Club Plates ? $315 per set of plates. About 9 years ago the club came up At present the club has gained an exwith the concept of having its own tension of time to be able to give you, identifying club plates. Since then the our club members at least one more chance to buy our club plates.
We have Orders coming in...
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We need to sell 10 sets of club plates by 4th December...Shannons 2011 Day of the Volkswagen...the last day for sales...maybe!
The fate of the VW Club plates is now with you our members! In an effort to make it easier for the club members to afford our club plates, the club has decided to discount
the plates to $300 per set‌yes you save $15 per set. This special price also expires on the 4th December...Shannons 2011 Day of the Volkswagen. This is less than what the plates cost the club, we cannot make them any cheaper.
If we sell enough plates we may You can contact the club at any time be able to stop the retirement al- for an application form and information sheet or just to discuss your ideas. together.
Here are some sample plates already on VW Club Member vehicles.
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Page 20 year‘s Wheels Gold Star Awards.‘ ‗Our multi-award winning Golf GTI continues to outshine its competitors for its everyday capabilities and performance, whilst the Golf BlueMotion proves that Volkswagen‘s fuel efficient BlueMotion technology is indeed value for money.
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pressure Distribution (EBD). Safe driving in the Tiguan is also accounted for with features such as Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) and Engine Braking Control (EBC) as standard.
Vehicles in 18 different categories ranging from light vehicles under $20K to luxury cars valued up to $150K were judged across a range of criteria including warranty, fuel economy, purchase price, depreciation, insurance costs, and service schedules and prices.
All Tiguan models (expect for the 155TSI) come standard with 16-inch alloy wheels and air conditioning, AM/ FM security coded radio (RCD310) with MP3 compatible CD player, Bluetooth® phone connectivity as well as Media Device Interface (MDI) which is fitted in the centre console and supplied with USB connection cable. The Tiguan 155TSI adds sporty 17inch alloys, dual zone automatic climate control, RCD510 touchscreen audio system with MP3, auto rain sensing wipers and rear parking distance sensors with OPS (Optical Parking Sensors) as standard. This model also gains stylish chrome highlights such chrome plated roof rails, chrome window surrounds, tinted glass from the B-pillar back, sport seats, front fog lights and sports suspension among other items. A number of options are available on the latest Tiguan, including Park Assist 2, Adaptive Chassis Control and the RNS510 satellite navigation system. Naturally the latest Tiguan retains all the versatility and practicality for which
the previous model was renowned, being a five-door, five-seater. The rear seat is a 60:40 split bench that can be adjusted forwards and backwards by up to 16 cm and also reclined, while cargo capacity ranges from 395 to 1,510 litres.
Wheels Magazine’s 2011 Awards Two Volkswagen Golfs Claim Victory in Wheels Magazine’s 2011 Gold Star Value Awards The Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion and Golf GTI claimed victory in the recently announced Wheels magazine‘s 2011 Gold Star Value Award. The Golf BlueMotion lead in the ‗Sedan/hatch $25K - $31K‘ category and was a standout in its retained value – a best-in-class figure of 64 percent after three years.
Volkswagen up!Load The Small Car is Very Large Indeed! The up!, the smallest new Volkswagen, is a very spacious car. To prove this thesis, employees at Volkswagen Communications made an attempt at an unofficial world record. The results: not only is it possible for four people to sit comfortably in the new up! in normal use – if one really tries hard, many more people can fit into the car: 15 women and one man squeezed themselves into its interior spaces. It was not all that comfortable any more, we must admit!
Two in the boot, one on the dashboard, seven on the rear bench, four The Golf GTI added another accolade on the front seats, two in the footwells taking out first place in the ‗Compact – then the boot lid and doors were Performance under $75K‘ category. shut, and the windows were closed. A Here few of the Golf GTI‘s competitors world record! 16 people in the new could top the sporty Golf‘s fuel econo- up!. In this record attempt, the goal my figures or match its 63-percentwas not so much comfort as it was to three year resale. have a lot of fun. Anke Koeckler, managing director of Volkswagen Group Australia, commented: ‗We are very proud to see our Golf range taking out two awards in this
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a telephone booth – which in those days was still a very easy to find object. But what is a telephone booth compared to a VW Beetle? At a car meet in Australia, 17 Beetle friends spontaneously decided to squeeze into this Volkswagen icon. In 2010, 20 people – who obviously had extremely high levels of pain tolerance – raised the bar with a record in Wilmore, Kentucky (USA), which landed them in the Guinness World Records. Naturally, attempts were also made in the successor model. In January 2001, a record 27 students from the USA squeezed into a New Beetle.
moment and marks an important milestone in the preparations for our entry in the World Rally Championship,‖ comments Dr Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management for the Development Division. ―We‘re well on schedule and are now able to start testing our concepts and developments in reality. The WRC is the top category in rally sport and a great challenge for the team, the drivers and the technology. We‘re taking on this challenge and will be making efficient use of the time before we start into our first competition.‖
can.‖
On the first test day Dr Ulrich Hackenberg and Carlos Sainz, both with codriver Timo Gottschalk (Rheinsberg, Germany) at their side, drove some And now, in 2011, we have the up! – 100 kilometres on the 2.8-kilometre one for all! Well, it was good for at tarmac circuit. An initial functional test least 16 on our first try. At 3.54 metres was followed by tuning and set-up long and 1.64 metres wide, the up! is work on the engine and the suspenone of the smallest four-seat cars. Afsion, all of which was performed withter its market launch in 2012, customout any problems. ―I immensely enjoy ers can set their own records. being involved in the development and testing of the new Polo R WRC – and having the privilege of driving the first kilometres is naturally a great honour,‖ ―The first Polo represents a preliminary says Carlos Sainz. ―The car is still in stage of the subsequent rally car and an early stage but already feels very during the upcoming months will serve good. For the whole team, whether as a test vehicle for various compoengineers, mechanics or drivers, it‘s nents such as engines, gearboxes or very important to get to know the first Volkswagen in the FIA World Rally suspension parts. The findings obreal car as early as possible and to Championship (WRC) tained in these tests will be directly fed test and continue to develop it.‖ Volkswagen has successfully started into the first thorough-bred Polo R In parallel to the tests with the Polo R the tests with the new Polo R WRC. Dr WRC,‖ explains Volkswagen MotorWRC Volkswagen is continuing its trial Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the sport Director Kris Nissen. ―Next year runs in the World Rally Championship. Volkswagen Board of Management for we‘ll be running an extensive testing Next week the German Sepp Wiegand Technology, and the two-time World programme on tarmac, gravel, mud with Dakar winner Timo Gottschalk as Rally Champion and ―Dakar‖ winner and snow in order to prepare ourco-driver and the Dutchman Kevin AbCarlos Sainz (Spain) completed the selves for the 2013 season as best we bring with co-driver Lara first test kilometres without Vanneste will be comany problems in the vinepeting in the Great Brityards of Veldenz near ain Rally in Wales (10– Trier, the location that nor13 November). mally plays host to the ADAC Rallye DeutschAt the fourth WRC test land. Prior to competing in run this year the the FIA World Rally Volkswagen factory Championship (WRC) team is again fielding from 2013 onward, two Fabia cars of the Volkswagen will intensiveGroup‘s ŠKODA brand ly test and continue to dein order to evaluate talvelop the four wheel drive ents and gather valuable vehicle that delivers an experiences with the output of about 300 HP. team at this famous gravel rally. ―The first test with the new Polo R WRC is a special
First Outing for Polo R WRC
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fisherman, farmers, largerthan-life local experts and fellow holiday makers. Martin cooks for his new found friends, creating local dishes from his small campervan kitchen. These feasts unfold wherever Martin camps up, in some truly stunning settings: on Britain‘s beaches, in woodlands, on cliff tops and around intimate campfires. Martin unearths the freshest seasonal food, tasting his way around Britain on this campervan food adventure.
As Martin attempts to create the freshest campervan cuisine, he tries his hand at a Martin Dorey travels across variety of endeavours – from dingy fishing for trout to pickBritain in his 1970‘s classic ing samphire in muddy salt Volkswagen Campervan discovering the local cuisine, marshes; foraging for mushrooms and herding Rhea in campervan style. the quest for a giant egg. New presenter Martin Dorey - campervan lover and pas- He will unearth the freshest seasonal food from the resionate foodie - journeys gion, befriending the local around Britain in his 1970‘s growers, fishermen, farmers classic campervan, on the ultimate escapist adventure. and fellow holiday makers; before serving up great local Over one glorious summer, produce straight from his vintage campervan lover and campervan kitchen for these passionate foodie Martin new found friends. Dorey journeys around Britain on the ultimate escapist In each episode Martin‘s adventure – celebrating the feast will unfold wherever freedom of campervan living. Martin camps up, in some truly stunning settings: on Martin travels to different Britain‘s beaches, in woodregions in the UK - Devon, lands, on cliff tops and New Forest, Norfolk, Yorkaround intimate campfires. shire, Northumberland, AnThe DVD includes all 10 epigus, Trossachs, the Lakes sodes from Series One and Pembrokeshire. Along the way he meets growers,
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THE 2011 alcoholthinkagain FORMULA VEE NATIONAL CHALLENGE BARBAGALLO RACEWAY 14-16 OCT 2011 By FVAWA Organising Committee
Competitors started to arrive early for this year‘s Nationals. Steve Butcher towed the Team Stinger trailer from NSW with both his and Dylan Thomas‘ cars, arriving two weeks before the event. Steve took his 1200 out for practice the Saturday before the event and promptly chewed a piston. With a total engine rebuild at Chris Scoble‘s workshop, he certainly put the hours in to get ready. Chris Reynolds also brought two cars, Daniel‘s Sabre and Morgan Freemantle‘s Astec. The Checkmate and Jacer from the Porter family arrived early in the week and the Gretgrix brothers from Victoria towed the GRD10 over the Nullarbor and borrowed two Mako‘s from WA‘s Neil McLay. The nine ‗Eastern States‘
entries were supported by 22 WA entries and with fourteen 1600s and seventeen 1200s we were set for practice on 14th October.
wards, the weekend had got off to a good start; the local boys were explaining to the visitors (or not telling them) how to take Kolb corner, over a beer and a snag.
do by recording a 1.08.2329, arguably the fastest time set by a WA driver on this track. Talking tyres, in order to keep the costs down, the organisers Friday was a cost free prachad imposed a ‗one set of tice with six 20 minute sesSaturday started with sepatyres only from qualifying‘ sions followed by a dedicat- rate practice sessions for rule, which was a concern ed hour for Formula Vee 1600s and 1200s and saw but proved to be justified by only. The support from alco- the fastest times of the Sunday afternoon. The tyres holthinkagain was very wel- weekend. Daniel Reynolds had lasted well after qualifycome and the bunting and dominated with a lap record ing, three races, a warm up flags had turned the pit area beating 1.07.6722 but local on Sunday and a final. into a carnival of race cars. David Campbell (DC) With a sausage sizzle at showed what a session on Thanks to Stuart Kostera McCracken House afterthe dyno and new tyres can and his dad for being there all three days and fitting 33 sets of tyres. Steve Butcher was running his new engine in (?) by setting a time one second faster than anyone else in the 1200s, although local Bruce Welsh was keeping his cards close to his chest by not going out in his Jacer. Qualifying one was at 1130 for the 1600s and noon for the 1200s with fine weather and a track temperature of 31 deg C. Five 1600s were (Continued on page 24)
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in the 1.08s with pole going to Daniel, second to Ben Porter and third to Dylan Thomas. DC managed fourth, 0.04 behind Dylan, and Bruce Allen did an excellent job by putting his borrowed Ajay on fifth. Bruce had never driven this car before Friday and it had done next to no racing this year. In 1200s, Butcha‘s engine was obviously well run in as he has pole on 1.12.3154, Steve Williams did an exceptional job to get second in his 25 year old Daverick and Derek Bromlewe showed he was a contender by getting third in his Elfin Crusader. Rod Lisson set his fastest ever time to get fifth but Andy Stevens only managed one lap with gearbox issues. The officials let him set qualifying times on the Sunday morning warm up to prove his worth and he was allowed to race later that day.
Bruce Allen departed on Kolb corner on the second lap rather than be part of a crash and Dion Gretgrix only managed 5 laps. Daniel won by six seconds with the pack behind fighting it out to the last corner. DC held second place down the hill into Ford Fast Brake corner and Ben Porter had the speed to overtake around the outside of the bend. Ben‘s front wheels lost grip and he
wallet.
The 1200s were having some great battles throughout the field with some going onto the grass to get through the pack. The stand out was Nordine El Hafidoun who finished third using an engine borrowed from Bruce Welsh, who finished second after a tough fight with the winner, Butcha. There was action everywhere with Neville Bettridge setting great slid wide, outside the kerb times and Liam Gretgrix dividing the track and the pit jumping from a 1600 into a For Race 1 the weather was lane. Ben kept his foot in 1200 to finish seventh. still good with high level and rejoined the track over That was it for the Saturday, cloud and the track was no the kerb to finish third betime for a few rebuilds at warmer, staying around 31 hind DC and in front of DylGerry Prosser‘s workshop deg C for the rest of the an. The Clerk of Course did for three cars. Dylan Thomweekend. Daniel led from not like this and the CAMS as and DC compared notes start to finish with Ben, Dyl- stewards later excluded Ben at 6 am the next morning at an, DC and local hotshot from this race, and put him DC‘s house, both of them Jacob Parson in his Jacer at the back of the grid for had been up since 3 am all fighting for positions. race 2 whilst lightening his
trying to work out how to catch Daniel. Sunday was again a fine day with temperatures in the high 20s and track temps of 30. Race 2 for 1600s started at 1015 after an earlier warm up session, and Daniel dominated again. Ben Porter made it from the back of the grid to seventh on lap 1, fourth on lap 2 and second by lap 3. DC dropped back to battle with Cameron Edwards in his Ajay, Jacob and Ben Riley in his Jacer – it was like a normal WA round except for the three visitors ahead. Bruce Allen had made it from the back to seventh by the flag and Morgan Freemantle was enjoying his return to the track after several years away from WA and finished ninth. Ben Riley had carburettor issues and dropped back and Stewart Burns had technical issues and did not finish. Bruce Welsh managed to spin his 1200 yet finished eighth, Butcha won again from Bromlewe, Williams and El Hafidoun. David Gourbould showed promise by finishing fifth ahead of hard charging Rod Lisson and Neville Bettridge. Allan Yeo (Vixen) and James McDonald (Elfin) are related and they raced well to a family finish 0.06 secs apart, Allan just getting his nose ahead. (Continued on page 25)
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Race 3, at 1145, was full of incident; the track had slowed and there was some sand blown onto the track. DC had clutch problems, jumped the start and could not easily select fourth. He tried to do the same as Ben Porter had done around the outside of Ford corner but lost grip on the sand on the outside and spun. With the one minute penalty for the start and the spin, he finished last. Cameron Edwards showed his true form, despite brake issues and finished fourth ahead of locals Parsons, Riley and Allen; with Dion Gretgrix, Leigh Porter, Morgan Freemantle and Liam Gretgrix following. Locals Campbell Gow (Stinger) and Stewart Burns (Aurora) were next. The first three finished in an unfamiliar order, Porter, Reynolds then Thomas. The two leaders had broken away and had their own battle with Ben just getting his nose ahead on the last lap to win by 0.037 secs. Butcha had won the 1200s
but not without a considerable fight with Bruce Welsh and Derek Bromlewe. These three were swapping positions corner for corner, all three of them leading at one stage. Rod Lisson pushed through to fourth, Steve Williams was fifth after fixing his earlier rocker issues, James McDonald charged into sixth and earned himself the 1200 Charger of the Event award, and Bettridge got the better of Gorbould (Sabre). Locals John Cousins (Ribuck), Robert Lambe (Ribuck), Deni Razmovski (Elfin) and Brett Scarey
(Elfin) were all providing great entertainment with their constant position swapping and three abreast racing. Andy Stevens was enjoying a trouble free run at last and finished his first ever Formula Vee race. El Hafidoun unfortunately retired on lap 4 with engine issues, and it was a loner from Bruce Welsh Controversy hit the 1600s after race three. The scrutineers deemed cars 2, 17 and 9 to be below the required ride height and reported the matter to the
Clerk of Course. The competitors were summoned to the race office and all three contested the decision to exclude them from race three results and a $700 fine. Because of this, their finish positions in race three were not removed and were used with races one and two to decide their grid position for the final. Not the best situation and the outcome of the inquiry is still to be decided. The 1600 final was a 12 lap marathon and was dominat(Continued on page 26)
1600s RESULTS Pos
Car
Driver
Vehicle
Time
Fastest Lap
1
78
Daniel Reynolds (ACT)
Sabre 02
13:48.6738
1:08.4356
2
37
Benjamin Porter (NSW)
Checkmate JP02
13:52.9259
1:08.4062
3
68
Dylan Thomas (NSW)
Stinger 010
13:57.1230
1:08.9112
4
2
Cameron Edwards (WA)
Ajay 08
14:06.2946
1:09.7593
5
41
Jacob Parsons (WA)
Jacer 99
14:06.3906
1:09.7290
6
58
David Campbell (WA)
Stinger 007
14:06.6317
1:09.0976
7
88
Ben Riley (WA)
Jacer F2 K9
14:06.6356
1:09.5592
8
75
Dion Gretgrix (VIC)
GRD 010 FV
14:14.4367
1:09.9349
9
54
Leigh Porter (NSW)
Jacer
14:14.5017
1:09.9550
10
11
Bruce Allen (WA)
Ajay
14:14.7828
1:09.7892
11
44
Morgan Freemantle (ACT)
Astec Elfin NG
14:19.6654
1:10.5159
12
9
Liam Gretgrix (VIC)
Mako 03
14:24.2300
1:10.7205
13
17
Campbell Gow (WA)
Stinger 004
14:28.5664
1:11.2812
14
92
Stewart Burns (WA)
Aurora FV001
14:31.4414
1:11.4973
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ed by Daniel Reynolds; and he was the worthy winner of the 1600 National Challenge. Thomas was second for the first four laps but Porter snuck past and claimed the runner up spot ahead of Thomas. Fourth was Edwards, then Parsons, and sixth was DC who still had gear selection issues and had dropped back from fourth. All cars stopped on the start/finish line where awards and sashes were presented before all cars returned to parc freme for checking.
and indeed the last corner. Bromlewe‘s engine had cooked itself with three laps to go as the fan belt had come off so he was a few lengths behind the other two into the last corner. Butcha defended on the inside and Welsh had the lead but on The 1200 final was a specthe outside. Both committed tacle with battles happening to the corner like the Nationthroughout the field; groups als depended on it, which it of seven cars all entering did. Unfortunately they had corners together and sura coming together which prisingly, no one was hurt resulted Butcha‘s nose cone and no cars got damaged. coming off and Welsh‘s car The three front runners were spinning off the track. Neiin a class of their own. ther of them had lifted off Butcha, Welsh and Bromthe throttle and both of them lewe were again swapping described it as a racing incithe lead regularly so it all dent. They congratulated came down to the last lap, each other on the finish line
after the race before the presentations – no hard feelings. The awards were presented on the start/finish line again and reaffirmed that evening at the dinner held in Hillarys Boat Harbour. Unfortunately, unbeknown to anyone who was racing, the Clerk of Course did not like what happened on the last corner and he did not tell any on the drivers until 1100 the next day that Butcha had been excluded and fined for dangerous driving forcing another car off the track. Extremely bad timing by the officials, which has led to a letter to CAMS form FVAWA asking them to explain the rules regarding
when results are declared final, and the officials decisions and timing of those decisions. Butcha was devastated as he started the long drive back to NSW but bounced back during the journey to return to his usual happy self. Tops marks to Steve Butcher – a true gentleman. Despite the ailing engine, Derek Bromlewe was awarded first place on the Monday afternoon. Strangely the decision was announced by the Drivers Liaison Officer on a chatroom webpage rather than officially on the WASCC web page or Natsoft (Continued on page 27)
1200s RESULTS Pos
Car
Driver
Vehicle
Time
Fastest Lap
1
53
Derek Bromlewe (WA)
Elfin Crusader
14:46.0267
1:12.4498
2
26
Bruce Welsh (WA)
Jacer
14:54.4721
1:12.5376
3
5
James McDonald (WA)
Elfin
14:57.0896
1:13.5849
4
28
Stephen Williams (WA)
Daverick - MK6
14:57.3867
1:13.1443
5
71
Rod Lisson (WA)
Sabre
14:57.7868
1:13.7407
6
91
David Gorbould (WA)
Sabre
14:58.0025
1:13.6323
7
7
John Cousins (WA)
Ribuck
14:58.2539
1:13.2284
8
38
Neville Bettridge(WA)
Polar PV95
14:58.8759
1:13.1848
9
77
Allan Yeo (WA)
Vixen
15:02.0956
1:13.4244
10
33
Deni Razmovski (WA)
Elfin Crusader
15:02.2492
1:13.4901
11
32
Brett Scarey (WA)
Elfin NG
15:04.8270
1:14.2352
12
18
Robert Lambe (WA)
RiBuck/Williams
15:04.8338
1:13.8997
13
15
Andrew Stevens (WA)
Repco V MK1
15:08.4288
1:14.6162
14
23
Andrew Calvert (WA)
Spectre Vee
15:29.0681
1:15.3069
DNF
19
Liam Gretgrix (Vic)
Mako 02
EXC
13
Stephen Butcher (NSW)
Stinger 005
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A special mention must go to Andrew Calvert. His tow car blew a water pump on the way to the track so he arrived with tow car and race car on the back of a tow truck and took part in the racing. He was at the track until gone 11 on Saturcharger award for 1600s and Daniel (Chris) Reynolds got the best presented car award. The 1200 awards were obviously changed the next day so they will be presented again at the FVAWA dinner on 18 Nov 11. FVAWA would like to thank all competitors and helpers, particularly those who travelled the full width of the country to be in WA.
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The organising team would also like to thank again the
day evening fixing the pump and did not have the best of days racing. If there was an award for persistence, Andrew would get it. Mia Cucina restaurant provided a great venue with beautiful views over Hillarys Boat Harbour, great food, fantastic music and the opportunity to review the in car footage from the weekend on a screen. FVAWA President Derek Burns presented the awards: DC got the hard WA Government through alcoholthinkagain for sponsoring the event. We look forward to Wakefield Park for the 2012 Nationals and just hope that next year officialdom does not get in the way of a great weekend of racing and socialising.
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ponsorship
With the event cancellation in March this year Ratmuller Racing was unable to give anything back to our sponsors for this year. Team Principal, Steve Muller has taken a decision to ensure the team generates payback for the 2011 sponsors without seeking additional support.
Ratmuller Racing Newsletter - Vol.1 2011 More than a pinch of salt…
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he 2012 Event
Four days on the salt at Lake Gairdner, South Australia chasing elusive land speed records including the title of the world‘s fastest 36 HP Beetle in the 36HP Challenge.
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he Team
Critical to a successful event is the support team and the Ratmuller RacRatmuller Racing vehicles and event ing Team is no different. There is a classes will be; Ratmuller Racing will be entering 5 huge amount of experience across vehicles under their banner for the Vehicle Class various aspects including mechanical, event including 4 air cooled VWs to 1957 Kombi,2.8 litre Type 4 motor driving, timing, pit area control, video, gether with a 2011 Golf R Four Motion promotion, signage, stickering, adminwith 51.5 webers - F/MS sedan. See ―Classes ― for vehicle definancial and general support. 1956 Oval Beetle with standard 36 istrative, tails. Anyone else who gets involved with hp 1200 engine - H/PRO, 36 HP the team can expect to have some 1969 Karman Ghia Cabrio with 2.8 level of responsibility as well. motor above - F/MS The logistics of just getting the 5 vehiur Involvement 1975 Beetle with 36 hp motor, a cles the 1600km to Lake Gairdner is a At this stage there are three overseas twin carb Okrasa - H/PRO ,36 HP huge task in itself so everyone needs visitors- Burly Burlile, the 36 HP Chal- or supercharged motor ( known as to work together to ensure the best lenge guru and event founder, Todd The Town Bike) - Dual Stone Stock outcomes. Penn from Canada and Rick Herity. 2011 Golf R sedan with FWD 2.0 Both Todd and Rick are expected to Volks Culture website is at LITRE - G/PRO OR G/MS run in one of the Ratmuller Racing http://www.volksculture.com/ vehicles- a 36 hp 1975 Beetle (the ―Town Bike‖). Check out Ratmuller Racing's 2010
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