Last year we saw VW Action live up to its name once again, with over 20 cars from the European mainland, and a large field of extremely quick race and street VWs. This year we expect to see a similarly strong field of British and European VWs, the main difference for 2009 being a reordering of the schedule on the racetrack. The Run What You Brung/Test and Tune session is moved forward to the Saturday daytime, where many VWs from Europe and the UK will feature amongst an open field with everything from fuel cars to street cars taking part. Throughout Saturday you will be able to test and tune your own car on the dragstrip, just remember to bring your driving licence.(There is an additional 'signing on' fee to take part in this activity.)
Last year VW Action introduced the VW Action 'Speed Club' for all sub 13 second VWs running at the event. Backed up 12.99 to 12.00 gains automatic entry into the '12 second club', and a 12 second club trophy (A VW Action 'Oscar' engraved "12 SECOND CLUB"). 11.99 to 11.00, 10.99 to 10.00, and 9.99 to 9.00 similarly have their respective clubs, all of which have trophies for every new member, and all of which will be recorded and records maintained, on the VW Action website. Entry into these exclusive clubs is automatic and free on the production of two timing tickets with 1% of each other. We are looking to induct further members into every one of these clubs during the weekend.
VW Action 2009 also features an awesome array of the very fastest demo cars the sport has to offer. This has once again been made possible by the fact that VW Action is the week before the 'FIA European Finals', and a number of cars have taken the opportunity to get some testing in before they race in earnest the following weekend. There will be Top Fuel cars from across Europe, capable of running the quarter-mile in less than 5 seconds and speeds in excess of 300mph. You will also be able to check out the Scandinavian Pro Stockers, the fastest 'doorslammers' around, and many other 'demo' drag racers, testing for the FIA European Finals. Also look out for the sessions involving the Supercharged Outlaws, the 'Wacky Racers' of drag racing, with Supercharged Nitro and Alcohol burning Rails, Slingshots, Coupes, Sedans and even pick ups.
VW ACTION SPEED CLUB INDUCTEES 2008
11-SECOND CLUB
Ingmar Devos 11.91
12-SECOND CLUB
Edwin Jaspers 12.69
Eathan West 12.70
Adam Proctor 12.78
John Walklett 12.81
Philippe Poliart 12.88
SOME PHOTOS COURTESY OF JULIAN ROBINSON.
All attractions correct at time of site build.
The organisers reserve the right to alter or cancel any or all attractions or acts without prior notice.
All advance ticket purchases are non-refundable unless the promoters cancel the event in total.
