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IN THIS ISSUE...

The Committee 4 Club Page 5 Club Event Calendar 7 Club Merchandise 9 2016 Bug-In 11 60th Anniversary Cruise & Family Day 12 January Club Run 16 2015 Day of VW 18 Rear Engine Car Day 20 Volkswagen News 25 Volkswagen Motorsport 32

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PRESIDENT

Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

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VICE-PRESIDENT

SECRETARY

Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Tina Moore 0402 336 778

TREASURER

Justin Bayley 0402 378 864

executive@vwclubwa.com

executive2@vwclubwa.com

administration@vwclubwa.com

finance@vwclubwa.com

MEMBERSHIP OFFICER

CONCESSION LICENCE

EVENT COORDINATOR

EDITOR

Andy Macey (08) 9332 6919

Dave Moore 0402 607 552

Jo Mill 0400 023 775

Ray Willis 0407 347 340

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events@vwclubwa.com

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MERCHANDISE OFFICER

Jo Mill 0400 023 775 merchandise@vwclubwa.com

PROPERTY OFFICER

WEB ADMINISTRATOR

COUNCIL OF MOTORING CLUBS

Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

Paul Kuah 0431 621 561

website@vwclubwa.com

cmc@vwclubwa.com

SOUTH WEST

Kim Muste 0408 914 400 southwest@vwclubwa.com

GENERAL COMMITTEE...

Graham Gary Harry Jon Tibbs Club of Western Bull Australia (Inc) Haysince 1955 Hornby Volkswagen

Thor Andrew Anson 60 Years Dawson ...celebrating in 2015!

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

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Publication Deadline: The deadline November 25 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.

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.

CONTACT US Volkswagen Club of WA (Inc) Mail:

PO Box 175 Victoria Park Western Australia 6979

ABN:

31 610 140 537

Telephone:

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NEW MEMBERSHIPS AND BIRTHDAYS

Welcome to our new members...

Daniel Botica

Shane Veekaragoo

Phil Jenkins

Paul Young

Filip Sydoruk

Gary Dixon

Andy Cotton

Mark Ackroyd

Happy Birthday for October...  Allen John  Ilett John  Anita Grima  Isobella Viney Viney  Anthea Pate  Jason Phillips  Bartholomew Andrew  Jean Spiteri  Bertha de Bres  Jen Hoare  Brodie Annison  Kallum Bourke  Brooks Mark  Kim Dibben  Callen Heiohway  Liana Annison  Dale Annison  Lily Stieler  Dale Gibson  Lisa Sage  Denise Maslin  Lyn Johnston  Donna Davey  Marianne Spiteri  Ed Taylor  Martinson Ross Gordon  Emily Englebert  Matt Sanfead  Emma Hows  Mitchell David  Ethan Wallis  Mitchell Katherine  Fran Heldt  Owen Rendle Volkswagen Club of Western Australia (Inc) since 1955

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Patterson Naomi Pereira John Rendle Jessica Robinson Darren Robyn Hoy Ross Ashton Taylor Sebastian Essers Shirley Reilly Simone Lawrence Spiteri Patrick Stent Dominick Taylor Keith Trish Coetzee Viney Kingsley Yazmin Bourke

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Last reminder...

Membership Renewals...

Thank you to all the members that have renewed so far…

For those not yet renewed, this is just a reminder that renewals were issued in August with last payment date 30 September.

Non-payment by this date will see the membership lapse.

The club extended this date to 11th November and reminders were sent.

NOTE: This is the last magazine to be sent to you if you have not renewed your membership.

If you have paid, please ensure we have your current ‘Email

Address’ for sending the club magazine to you and any notices the club may need to send.

Please check all other details of your membership and send an update advice if they are incorrect.

If your conditional licence is based on membership of this club, you will need to ensure your membership is paid in full and on time.

Payment methods are clearly indicated on the renewal form;  direct credit (bank transfer)  credit card  cheque / money order Questions If you have any queries, don’t hesitate to ask and any ideas please share them. You can phone, write or email.

Happy Birthday for November...  Aidan Feddersen  Dibben Lenard  Anthony Webster  Douglas de Bres  Benjamin Avice Du Bu-  Fitzgerald Lance isson  Hannah Drabble  Brett Arnold  Harland Morgan  Brix Bernie  Ian Ness  Bryley McPherson  Isobel Green  Callum Bradley  Izara Harty  Chantel Charbonneau  Jordan Williams  Chelsea Reilly  Joshua Coetzee  Chloe Cotton  Kaiden (Grand) Taylor  Claire Cotton  Katie Hows  Cotton Andy  Keith Rendle  Cuder Bob  Kuah Paul  Daniel Essers  Laking Linda  Davey Peter  Lewis Mill  Dawn Robinson  Linke Steffen Volkswagen Club of Western Australia (Inc) since 1955

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Liz Dallasanta-Smith Marilyn Opie Markham Paul Nicol Graham Opie Tom Phillips Benjamin Richards Catherine Rogers Ashley Ry Beaver Shamira Nalar Smith Karis Tim Summerfield Tina Ackroyd Welsh Bruce Wray Joanne Zachary Karamfiles

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This month...

November 2015 # indicates a club run

Wednesday 4th

ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD

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7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford Sunday 8th

Wednesday 11th

BROCKWELL PORT TO WHITEMAN PARK CLASSIC CAR RUN MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING

Contact: Motor Museum of WA 9249 9457 Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park Wednesday 25th

EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

December 2015 Wednesday 2nd

Sunday 6th

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

2015 DAY OF THE VOLKSWAGEN

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Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

See Page 18 Wednesday 9th

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

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

No December

EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

Meeting

6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

January 2016 Wednesday 6th

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

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Wednesday 13th

MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park Saturday 16th Sunday 17th Wednesday 25th

VW CLUB CRUISE & CAMP @ LEDGE POINT HOLIDAY Contact: Ray Willis 0407347340 PARK 2016 See Page 16 EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

February 2016 Wednesday 3rd

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

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Wednesday 10th

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

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

2016 Bug-In

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Hi Members, Welcome to another bumper edition of the ViaWest magazine. It has been a while since my last report (thanks Ray for stepping in during my absence). Now if you like VW spotting while away on holiday don’t go to Italy because it was challenging to see any there! Except for one lonely kombi I came across parked up in a field in Tuscany.

Well I got my VW fix this weekend by attending the 60th Anniversary cruise to Whiteman Park. It was lovely being surrounded and I enjoyed the free sausage sizzle that the club put on, and the various offers that Ray had organized for activities at the park.. A big thank you goes out to the many hands that helped put this together. The event was also a fund raiser for the clubs chosen charity The Douchenne Foundation. I saw some very generous amounts being put into the collection tins.

The Annual General Meeting was held last month and as a result of the formalities and hand raising we have had a shuffle on the committee and seen some new faces (see over leaf) join the team. Nice one to these guys and again and another thank you to all the committee members for their efforts last year.

The next major event is the Margaret River Weekend. There appears to be a lot of people attending this one. I think that Kim Muste the organiser might be slightly worried that we wont fit on the field this time around!

6th December is “The Day of the Volkswagen” celebrating not just the clubs birthday but that of the Karmann Ghia too. So please if you have a KG get it along and help make it a great display.

Club President Jamie Barrett

VW Club of WA - Annual Charity for 2015/16 DuchenneFoundation Australia Your Volkswagen Club of WA has events please drop in your loose How you can help: embarked on supporting charities change...it all goes to a very  Organise a DuchenneFoundaor appeals either directly from the good cause. tion fundraiser club funds or by assisting the Duchenne Foundation's MISSION  Make a donation charity or appeal in their goal to Using National and international  Buy DuchenneFoundation publicise their fundraising. collaboration to improve the qual- merchandise In the past, the Club has supportity and quantity of life for those  Support DuchenneFoundation ed the Kids Cancer Support living with Duchenne and Becker events Group, from ward 3b at Princess muscular dystrophy and their  Contribute to the VW Club’s Margaret Hospital and also the families, through research, edufundraising efforts Toodyay Bushfire Appeal. In cation and advocacy.

2012/13 it was Telethon.

The Committee Visit their website for more inforThe Club commenced supporting mation. the DuchenneFoundation AusWebsite: www.duchennefoundation.org.au tralia in 2013/14 and will do so again in 2015/16.  So if you see a club member rattling a tin or two in the next twelve months at any of our

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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

 Car Badge - Club Logo (no tongue)

$25.00 ea

Blue and chrome 72mm

 Pin Badge - Club Logo

$3.00 ea

Blue and chrome 22mm

 Key Ring - Bottle Opener Club Logo

$5.00 ea

Blue and chrome

 Hoodies - Club 3D logo “see opposite page”

$40.00 ea

Black with white design OR New Stock is Dark Blue with white design

 Beanies - VW logo “see opposite page”

$15.00 ea

Dark Blue with white design

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

$25.00 ea

Red, White or Grey with black design

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

$30.00 ea

A name can be added for another $5.00

 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

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

 VW Club stickers

$2.00 ea

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

 VW Club cloth badge

$5.00 ea

Traditional club logo

 Day of the Volkswagen - various cloth badge & annual stickers $2.00 ea Collectors items (limited numbers)

 VW Club peak Cap - Club Logo

$15.00 ea

Adjustable velcro band at the rear

 Car Badge 2011 Toodyay Bug-In (no tongue)

$20.00 ea

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

 60th Anniversary VW Club Wine “see opposite page” $15.00 ea South Australian Shiraz 2013 and Western Australian Classic White 2013

Merchandise on sale at most club runs...

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Duchenne Foundation Raffle Winner - Graham Tibbs

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Volkswagen Australia introduces AWD Alltrack model to its awardwinning Golf 7 range powerful 1.8 litre turbocharged TSI enhance the vehicle’s appearance and its practicality on dirt roads. while still offering a low combined The Golf Alltrack displays sits highfuel consumption figure of 6.7 lier, thanks to a higher ground tres per 100km. This is achieved clearance of up to 20mm above a with the assistance of BlueMotion standard Golf Wagon model, while Technology which comes standard wheel arch mouldings and flared on the Golf Alltrack and includes side sills offer additional body proengine start/stop and brake energy tection. Rounding off the Alltrack’s recuperation, as well as a coasting exterior, newly designed bumpers function; a feature of the Alltrack’s with Bi-Xenon headlights with dyEco drive mode – one of several namic cornering function make the adjustable settings available as vehicle instantly recognisable from part of the Alltrack’s driver profile the front, while the standard 17selection. inch ‘Valley’ alloy wheel , specifiThe Golf Alltrack’s driver profile cally created for the vehicle and selection feature enables drivers to unique rear badging, once again select an appropriate preshowcases the Golf Alltrack’s determined drive setup from a sporty credentials and complete choice of eco, sport and, unique to the Alltrack-specific look. the Alltrack, off-road mode. The The car’s stylish exterior design Golf Alltrack comes standard paired continues inside the Golf Alltrack, with a six-speed DSG transmission, with sophisticated interior styling which also ensures the best possidefined by such details as Vienna ble performance and efficiency leather appointed upholstery, a from the 1.8-litre TSI engine. leather multi-function steering The Golf Alltrack holds a comwheel and gearshift knob, as well manding presence on the road as ambient lighting in the door trim among other Golf Wagon models, and LED reading lights.

(Continued on page 27) and is distinguished by a number of external visual cues that both

 Golf Alltrack features the lat- engine makes 132kW and 280Nm, est 4MOTION all-wheel drive and unique exterior and interior styling.

 New more powerful 1.8 litre turbocharged TSI engine mated to a six-speed DSG transmission

For the first time Volkswagen has released an Alltrack version of the Golf allowing customers to explore further than before. Based on the spacious and practical Golf Wagon, the new Golf Alltrack offers an increased level of unique standard features and the added ability to explore with confidence.

The Golf Alltrack sets benchmarks in its class in terms of its ability to handle both sealed and unsealed roads as a wagon- a unique concept in this car segment.

This is due to the model’s 4MOTION all-wheel drive system featuring the latest generation Haldex coupling.

Also new to the Golf range is the Alltrack’s TSI petrol engine. The

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imum passenger protection. The new Golf Alltrack comes standard with multi-collision brakes, a driver (Continued from page 25) Fatigue Detection system, a low tyre pressure indicator, parking The Golf Alltrack also features the distance sensors and reversing latest in Volkswagen’s infotainment camera, ESP and XDL. In addition, technology, with the added conseven airbags including front, front venience of the innovative Appside, curtain (front and rear), and Connect system, which features driver’s knee airbags have been Apple CarPlay® and Android Auinstalled to ensure standard safety to® systems, which allow drivers features are met, along with safety to access content from their latest optimised front head restraints and generation smartphones to access three-point seat belts. music, messaging and navigation.

Optional Packages This integrated technology is disWith an impressive list of standard played in high definition via the 6.5 features and equipment, the Golf -inch Discover Media unit, which Alltrack offers customers a wide also offers USB, SD card and AUXrange of practical and convenient in connectivity. inclusions. However, should cusAt its heart, the Golf Alltrack imtomers wish to enhance their Golf bues all the outstanding qualities of Alltrack even further, two optional the Golf Wagon, and adds more. packages are available which add Providing generous boot space with value-for-money and a host of luxthe ability to hold 605 litres of car- ury and assistance systems. go volume even with 5 adults on board, the Alltrack is

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Volkswagen Australia launches 8th generation Passat  Offers innovation, connectivity and safety

 New Passat features the latest in technology and innovation Distinctive styling and dynamic proportions herald a new era of Volkswagen engineering and design Volkswagen Australia has unveiled the all-new Passat, introducing the eighth generation of this bestselling car. The new Passat sets new standards in terms of its design, technologies, engines and possibilities. The launch of the eighth generation Passat marks the debut of the latest version of a global best seller, with nearly 22 million units being built around the world. The Passat is the oldest active product brand from Volkswagen and is the Group’s most successful model.

Positioning and design Exterior. The exterior of the eighth The optional generation Passat has been built to Driver Assistance create a design that conveys timethe perfect vehicle less style with contemporary finishPackage adds increased safety for extra-long weekends. The cargo above the already stellar standard es. The new Passat was created area offers an impressive interior levels of the new Golf Alltrack. In- based on the modular transverse length of 1,055mm up to the back matrix (MQB). Its proportions were cluded in the package is Adaptive of the rear seats and 1,831mm of made to be significantly more dyCruise Control (ACC), Front Assist interior length up to the back of namic (including lower body, longwith City Emergency Brake (EB), the front seats. With convenience er wheelbase and larger wheels) Park Assist and a proactive occuand practicality in mind, the Golf and its overall package has been pant protection system.

Alltrack also provides owners with improved. While preserving all of The optional Sports Luxury Packa luggage partition net, shopping its functional qualities, the new bag and load restraint hooks, inte- age enhances the Golf Alltrack exPassat has gained noticeably in terior and interior appearance with rior illumination and a 12V socket presence and is distinguished by a a panoramic electric glass sunroof, in the boot. number of external visual cues that 18-inch ‘Canyon’ alloy wheels, enhance the vehicles sophisticated As a Volkswagen, the Alltrack has gearshift paddles and dark tinted appearance. With the new Passat, been engineered to feature the latrear side and rear window glass. est safety systems, to ensure max-

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Volkswagen has created a sedan and wagon that both cross over into a higher vehicle class.

Interior. The cars stylish exterior design continues inside the new Passat, as the interior has been developed with the aesthetics and quality to match the sophisticated overall concept. Based on several new design solutions such as a concise continuous horizontal band of air vents and advanced technologies such as a Driving Profile Selector, App-Connect and an extremely low-profile ambient lighting strip – the interior has a more modern and exclusive appearance than ever.

Assistance and drive systems More convenience and safety. New assistance, infotainment and convenience systems make the Passat’s driving experience more exciting than ever before. Along with being more connected, the

new systems also play an active role in the driving process, making handling of the vehicle even safer.

In the new model, the vehicle features the latest in Volkswagen’s innovative technologies, including Volkswagens App-Connect system, featuring Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™ and Mirror Link®. The new Passat also showcases Front Assist with City Emergency Braking (City EB).

TSI and TDI engines. Also new to the Passat range are the vehicles powerful turbocharged direct injection engines. The new, more powerful 1.8 litre turbocharged TSI petrol engine has an impressive power output of 132kW and 250Nm of torque, while the new 2.0 litre turbocharged TDI engine produces a powerful 140kW and 400Nm of torque. All versions of the new Passat come equipped with a start/stop system, a regenerative braking mode and a direct shift gearbox (DSG).

Equipment versions Three equipment lines. Like the previous model, Volkswagen will be launching the new Passat in three equipment lines: 132TSI, 132TSI Comfortline and 140TDI Highline.

As the standard entry model, the Passat 132TSI offers an impressive level of standard features including 17-inch ‘Istanbul’ alloy wheels with 215/55 R17 tyres and an LED taillight assembly, adding style and character to the new vehicles exterior.

Interior features include an ergoComfort driver’s seat, height adjustment for the front seats and 3zone climate control. Functional features include a start/stop (generation 2) system, a MultiCollision Braking System, the ‘Discover Media’ satellite navigation system with 6.5-inch touchscreen (Continued on page 30)

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R18 tyres.

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multifunction display, separate day time running lights and Auto Hold.

The Passat 132TSI Comfortline, with an even more exclusive specification, additionally comes as standard with details such as Front Assist with City Emergency Braking (City EB), Lane Assist, Side Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control. Interior features include Vienna leather appointed upholstery, 17-inch ‘London’ alloy wheels with 215/55 R17 tyres and an 8-inch colour touchscreen ‘Discover Pro’ satellite navigation system.

In the new vehicle’s premium grade, the Passat 140TDI Highline, not only are classic interior features such as St Tropez and black Nappa leather upholstery showcased, this version of the Passat features enhanced exterior chrome styling cues, darkened rear premium LED taillights and 18-inch ‘Dartford’ alloy wheels with 235/45

LED daytime driving lights, a panoramic electric glass sunroof, stylish Optional Packages ambient interior lighting and elecWith an already impressive list of tric foldable mirrors. The luxury standard features and equipment, package also includes a Driving the new Passat offers customers an Profile Selection (standard in array of practical and convenient 140TDI Highline) and Park Assist 3. inclusions. However, should customers want to enhance their R-Line Package Passat even further, three optional The optional R-Line Package (only packages are available with a host available in 132TSI Comfortline of luxury and assistance systems. and 140TDI Highline) offers customers a wide range of additional Driver Assistance Package exclusive features including: front The optional Driver Assistance sports seats, Nappa leather apPackage (only available in 132TSI) pointed upholstery with carbon increases the cars safety levels, style side bolsters, “R- Line” exteriabove the already standard levels or and interior styling, leather of the new Passat. Included in the wrapped multifunction steering package is Adaptive Cruise Control wheel with gearshift paddles and (ACC) with stop and go (DSG), “R-Line” insignia, progressive Front Assist with City Emergency steering, lowered sports suspenBraking (City EB), Lane Assist, Side sion (15mm), 19-inch ‘Verona’ alAssist and Rear Traffic Alert as well loy wheels (5), dark tinted rear as the Driver Profile Selection. side window and rear window Luxury Package glass.

The optional Luxury Package (only The new Passat available in 132TSI Comfortline Pricing and 140TDI Highline) enhances the Passat’s exterior and interior apModel pearance with LED headlights and Passat 132TSI 7 speed DSG $34,990 Passat 132TSI Comfortline 7 speed DSG $39,990 Passat 140TDI Highline 6 speed DSG $45,990 Passat Wagon 132TSI 7 Speed DSG $36,990 Passat Wagon 132TSI Comfortline 7 Speed DSG $41,990 Passat Wagon 140TDI Highline 6 Speed DSG $47,990 Options Metallic / Pearl Effect Paint $700 Driver Assistance Package – 132TSI $1,800 Luxury Package – Comfortline and Highline $3,500 R-Line Package – 132TSI Comfortline $3,000 R-Line Package – 140TDI Highline $2,500

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Red Bull Global Rallycross (GRC)

New champion in the VW Beetle: Scott Speed wins Global Rallycross title in USA Scott Speed wins coveted Driver title in Las Vegas (USA)

A podium finish in the final race of the season in Las Vegas was sufficient to earn Speed the title at the Impressive record for the wheel of the Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle GRC GRC. Speed followed a victory in Volkswagen runner-up in the the heats with a win in the semiManufacturer Championship final, before starting the final from pole position. He then produced a Scott Speed (USA) is the new measured race – heavy rainfall had champion of the Red Bull Global transformed the circuit in the heart Rallycross (GRC) series in the USA. of the American metropolis into an

ice rink – to finish third in the final.

Volkswagen ended its first season with the Beetle GRC in second place in the Manufacturer Championship.

“Winning the title at the first attempt in the first full Red Bull Global Rallycross season with the Beetle is a fantastic success for Volkswagen,” said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito. “The Beetle showed what it was capable of, particularly in the second half of the season. It boasts an impressive record. The Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Team and our technicians in Germany worked perfectly together. It is always a very close affair in Global Rallycross, and the races are fiercely-competitive. That makes us all the happier to have won the title. I would obviously also like to say a big thank you to our drivers Scott Speed and Tanner Foust. They have had a great season and pushed each other to outstanding performances. Congratulations, in particular, to Scott on (Continued on page 33)

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Beetle GRC the car to beat The Volkswagen Beetle developed into a force to be reckoned with for the opposition in its first full GRC Season. The 560-hp, fourwheel drive Beetle, sent into action by Volkswagen (Continued from page 32) of America and developed in Germany by Volkswagen his thoroughly deserved Driver tiMotorsport, was the car to tle.” beat in the second half of the season. Its record is an “I am absolutely delighted with this impressive one: Speed and title. It is an indescribable feeling,” Foust made it onto the podium said Speed after the final. “The thirteen times this season, climbing Volkswagen Beetle GRC is a fantas- onto the top step as winners on tic car. I would like to thank every- five occasions. The penultimate one at the Volkswagen Andretti round of the season, a doubleteam. This success would not have header in Barbados, saw Speed been possible without their outand Foust ensure that only they standing effort. It has been a long could be crowned champion. The season, and we were always confi- only question still to be answered dent that the Beetle is a natural at the legendary “Strip” in Las Veborn winner. We worked hard to gas was which of the two come through the tricky period at Volkswagen drivers would win the the start of the season, and came title. away with the title.” Speed’s teammate Tanner Foust (USA) dropped Global Rallycross: spectacular race back through the field following a action in the USA and the Caribbecollision in the final, eventually an crossing the finish line in ninth place. He ultimately finished third This year’s Global Rallycross chamin the championship. pionship featured twelve rounds – in Fort Lauderdale, Daytona, New Impressive record: Volkswagen River, auto city Detroit, Washing-

ton D.C., Los Angeles, Barbados and Las Vegas. One of the highlights of the season was undoubtedly the GRC’s outing in Barbados.

The Caribbean hosted the penultimate round of the season – one of four challenging double-headers, with two races on one weekend – against the picturesque backdrop of the South Seas. The GRC races are always packed with action and a real draw for spectators – the compact races are followed closely and the subject of much discussion, particularly on social networks. The circuits consist of a combination of asphalt and gravel with spectacular jumps, which often see cars airborne for over 30 metres. Exciting and spectacular races are the order of the day in the GRC.

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this year’s World Rally Championship remains: the Rally Great Britain will take place in Wales from 12 to 15 November.

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FIA World Rally Championship Maiden victory for Mikkelsen and Fløene, Latvala runner-up Andreas Mikkelsen (N) and Ola Fløene (N) won the Rally Spain with Volkswagen to take their place on the illustrious list of winners in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) for the first time. Their first win helped Volkswagen to a remarkable one-two – the seventh of the season. The Norwegians clinched victory in the dying seconds of the rally, on the closing Power Stage. Mikkelsen/Fløene won the final stage, defeating their team-mates Jari-Matti Latvala/ Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) by 3.1 seconds, before benefitting from a rare mistake from fellow Volkswagen duo Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F). The three-time world champions strayed from the racing line and touched a crash barrier, causing such severe damage to

their car that they were forced to retire. After twelve podiums with the Polo R WRC, this was the first appearance on the top step of the rostrum for Mikkelsen and Fløene – in their 64th start at the pinnacle of rally.

Touringcar International Series - Tomas Engström finishes in the points twice

Thomas Engström claimed two points finishes at the penultimate round of the Touringcar Racer International Series (TCR). The Swede, at the wheel of the new This was the eleventh win of the season for the Polo R WRC, and the Volkswagen Golf for the racetrack, car’s 33rd victory since making its finished eighth and sixth in the two debut in January 2013. One round races at the Chang International

of Circuit in Buriram (T). Engström was rewarded with twelve points for his efforts. In contrast, Mikhail Grachev endured a miserable weekend in the second Volkswagen Golf, scoring no points. The two races were won by the two main title contenders, Stefano Comini (CH) and Pepe Oriola (E).

The Seat drivers are separated by just two points, with Comini in front on 299 points. The final round of the TCR will take place on Monaco’s iconic street circuit on 22 November.

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Volkswagen Fun Cup Allure Team 2 wins the title in Mettet to his name and travels to the finale (Continued from page 34) in the South African province of Gauteng with a 44-point lead over Matthew Hodges (316). Van der Engen Volkswagen Linde, who was crowned the Cup - Pepper bags a youngest champion in the history of the Engen Volkswagen Cup last brace, van der Linde year, is well-placed to win his secon cusp of winning ond championship in a row at the second title Kyalami Racing Circuit (ZA) on 7 November. Away from the title Tasmin Pepper (ZA) bagged a race, Shaun La Reservee (ZA) was brace of wins on the penultimate busy setting course for next searace weekend of the Engen Volkswagen Cup South Africa. The son: he used the races in Western Cape to test the Volkswagen Polo flying lady from South Africa won two of the three races at the Killar- for 2016 under competitive condiney Motor Racing Circuit. Victory in race one went to Sheldon van der Linde. The South African came home ahead of Pepper and Daniel Rowe (ZA) on the 3.267-kilometre racetrack in the South African province of Western Cape on Saturday morning. Race two saw Pepper cross the finish line first, ahead of Chris Shorter (ZA) and Mathew Hodges (ZA). She then finished ahead of van der Linde and Shorter to take victory in race three. Van der Linder is in pole position in the overall standings. The 16-year-old South African now has 360 points

Champions in Mettet: Allure Team 2 won the title at the final round of the season in the Volkswagen Fun Cup Belgium. Second place at the ten-hour race at the Circuit Jules Tacheny was to prove good enough for the team, consisting of Cédric Bollen, Frédéric Caprasse, Guillaume Mondron and Edouard Mondron. Victory in the Belgian province of Namur went to Claudio Cappelli and Federico Sordini (8Ks Corse team). The Italian duo came home one lap ahead of the new champions after 455 laps of racing.

Third place went to Jac Motors 1, with drivers Laurent Jaspers, Sté-

phane Henry de Frahan and Nicolas Nulens. Socardenne ended the 2015 season in second place. The team of Christophe Nivarlet, Kevin Balthazar, Renaud Martin and François Verbist finished sixth in Mettet. With 411 points to their name, they came up 34 points short of Allure Team 2 (445). The two teams will meet again on 17 December, only this time it will not be on the racetrack: the drivers and teams will be presented with their trophies in Brussels. © www.volkswagen-media-services.com

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