Julian Jones has earned his VW stripes. Growing up in Wales his family owned many Volkswagens and his father also worked in a local VW workshop. Naturally, Julian lent a hand after school and during holiday breaks, earning his first Beetle at the age of 13 and building it up to compete in auto grass racing, a popular form of amateur motor racing usually held on 1/4 mile oval grass/dirt tracks. Julian was quite successful for the three years he competed in the bug, cutting his teeth in preparing and racing a car at this entry level. From these solid roots he studied to become a qualified mechanic, working at his father's garage during his apprenticeship, and then traveling the UK and Europe once he had graduated, working in different automotive fields.

    

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VWMA is an Australian owned and published enthusiasts magazine serving both the aircooled and watercooled Volkswagen scene nationally. Published quarterly (Feb, May, Aug, Nov), the magazine is available through newsagents Australia wide or via subscription, and covers every aspect of the hobby, from the very early models through to the latest innovations, motorsport, offroad, kit, custom, books, toys and shows. If it doesn't appear in VWMA then it isn't VW related.

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