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VW Warwick General Information

September 29-30th

Welcome to VW Warwick, the second all VW drag racing weekend for . This is the year for Warwick, and the event is growing into Australia's premier VW motorsport weekend.

The weekend programme for Warwick begins with the traditional Saturday morning street parade and static display in the Warwick CBD at Leslie Park. This is an excellent opportunity for all VWs, competing or spectating, to showcase their cars to the Warwick public. It will also constitute some judging for the Show'n'Shine on Sunday. The parade and display will be from 9.30 until 11.00 (see programme).

Scrutineering happens back at the track from 11am until 12noon, after which their will be a driver's briefing on the staging lanes.The briefing will run through the procedures and workings of the Warwick Dragway, and will also include a demonstration for first time drag racers on how the lights and staging process work. Unlimited practice and qualifying will follow the briefing from 1 - 5pm.

On Sunday, an additional hour practice will be conducted in the morning from 9am - 10am, followed by a 4 round Round Robin competition with a final. During the lunch break, a burnout competition will be held on the burnout pad at the back of the staging lanes. The programme should finish by 3pm. Show'n'Shine, Swap Meet and Trade displays are also on the Sunday programme.

Both VW Portland and VW Warwick are 1/8th mile tracks, a perfect introduction for the novice, yet long enough to entice the professionals to go hard. If you have never tried drag racing, but have always harbored a desire to give it a try, these all VW race meets provide a non-threatening environment, where you can learn at your own pace and collect some useful tips from the experienced racers. Classes cover Aircooled, Watercooled, VW Bodied Other Engine, VW Specials (ie Buggies) and Trikes.

For , both events will have their own separate points and trophy presentations, plus a combined State of Origin points system to determine the overall winning VW Drag Racing State, which will be announced at the Warwick event. With a number of interstate competitors planning to attend both events, the final result will be quite close.

This website offers some general information about how to drag race, the programme and prices for VW Warwick, and an entry form for competitors. As pre-entry is mandatory, competitors must have their entry and money to VWMA by the . No entries will be accepted on the day.

See you on the track!

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