Irwindale VW Drags/Swap meet

http://www.toyotaspeedwayatirwindale.com/images/drag_031509.jpg

Scott,

I have never been to a VW drag race, sounds like fun with the proper protection in case things go boom.
Might have to check this out.

Thanks
Dave

I want a copy of that poster!!! That's awesome!

Here is a fun link. Some of you guys might even own this book

"How to Hotrod Volkswagen Engines"
http://books.google.com/books?id=QjYUdV6X3VwC&pg=PA136&lpg=PA136&dq=size+of+vw+generator+pulley+nut&source=bl&ots=j-Thu7xAoH&sig=uqxfLQ79wJPY3SamhlMhDG36aIk&hl=en&ei=RO6qSeivHciVngeFlMz0Dw&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=10&ct=result#PPP1,M1

Ideas? VWs? Close one eye and pretend your Speedster body is wrapped around some these drive-trains:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=155905

As for the bodies I offer this (open the other eye now):
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=191548&start=40&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=356

Many JPEGs in both links!

My old 23 window bus did 9.90s at the dale, and was used as an event logo and on t-shirts and trophies..... The NAZT BUS

Hey Mickey;

I got a nice color copy of this poster you said you liked. I'll bring it to Carlisle for you...

http://www.toyotaspeedwayatirwindale.com/images/drag_031509.jpg

Peace - Out!

You're the BEST, Jim!!!!!!

Any one going to this event?

David , Kevin are you going?

Mark,

I am going up I think about a 2hr drive for me. Will have to think about it. Looks fun though. Opens at 7am. I should arrive there around 8:30 + if I make it.
See the schedule here http://www.bugin.com/dragday.htm
Hope to see you guys there.

Dave

Sunday should be a nice day for a run... If I go I'll be headed out by 9 or 10 so I can see all the crap in the swapmeet and then check out some of the drags too! They say you can park right in the middle of things if you have a car to show because there isn't really a "Car-Show"... which probablly means you can leave anytime too! which is good for me here... Dave or anyone that is interested in going, let me know if your headed up so we can meet up at races or at off-ramp before you enter the track itself.

What kind of times are the Lummus cars running these days?

Hey Dave and Mark, you guys coming up for this event? let me know and we'll set up a meeting place...

Speedster "D" give me a call I have a question.
Cabanaboy 714-962-8468

Lets Roll! Where can we hook up?

Mark we can hook up at the 605 fwy north at the Slauson Ave. off ramp just north of the 5 fwy. Once you exit the freeway you'll turn left at the off-ramp (Pioneer blvd). you'll see Pioneer High School right across the street. they have a parking lot parallel to the off-ramp. Just north of their Gym. We can meet there and still have a little ride up to Irwindale Raceway. Let me know if you hear from Dave O. too.

What time did you wanna meet? 7,8,9? Let me know cause you have a long drive...

Of course anyone else is welcomed too.

D Galvan cell: 562 201-3829

Speedster "D"

NOT sure of discounts to this event. (We use AAA cards for regular Speedway oval events. For those w/o AAA, print out the link and disregard the 2007 date; it's been this way for 2 years + never had a problem.)
http://www.vistapaint.com/motor-sports-data/irwindale-coupon.pdf
Again, hope they discount THIS event!

Scott were you coming out for this event? thanks for the discount coupon bro..

David,

As much as I would love to hang out with you guys its a little too far cause I'm a lazy dog.
I'm sticking close to SD this weekend. So take a lot of pics please.
Catch you guys on the next one.

Dave

HEY GUYS I MIGHT MAKE THIS ONE AS I HAVE A BREAK BEFORE THE STORM HITS
WONT HAVE MY SPEEDSTER AS IT IS WITH JPS BUT MY CELL IS 805 501-6774
PLEASE CALL IF I AM THERE SO WE CAN MEET UP

Had planned on it but "stuff" happens. Gonna be tied up now for the next few weeks (and NOT tied up in a good way...!) If there's any good info re: web-sites/tech info, post it when you can. I think you're gonna have fun. If early, you'll need a windbreaker. Weird weather sometimes "happens" along the SG river (605)!
Add: If you get a discount, you'll be able to buy a tasty 6oz glass of beer-I remember those old king-size beers at Dodger stadium for about $3 bucks!!! Many moons ago!)

Dave, Been out all day. How about 8am at Slason?

Sounds good see you at 8...

A sweet turn out here.. Mark and I drove up and we meant Bruce Chow inside while walking the swapmeet.. Nice Drags too, some very fast AIR cooled cars out there.. Mark scored a sweet piece of luggage for 10 bones.. Man I was bummed! LOL...

Nice day! meet up with Dave and some other airheads along the way and cruzed up the 605 to Irwidale. Got inside and meet up with Bruce Chow. I got to check out his doublecab...Nice! wandering around the swapmeet I scored a vintage suitcase that matches my interior pretty good for $10.00. I need to get some leather straps and some cool old stickers for it. 1/8th mile drags are awsome! you get to see the whole race from one spot. Some of those cars can LAUNCH!! Lots of turbos. Great day.
Later, Markos

Love to watch bugs go down the strip, Bugorama in Sacramento had the first 200 mph run about five or so years ago.

Here are a couple of machines, one has been raced for many years (by a woman of course), the other had a bad crash and hasn't been around for a while.

Here is the ladies machine and a yellow one that showed up a year ago:

Here are some more shots including the owner. He had some religious slogans on the car and that is also reflected on his license plate.

BTW the tail and headlights are painted on...