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VW Action has in one form or another been the true 'Jewel in the Crown' of UK VW events. From its early days at Stoneleigh, the NAS Stoneleigh events, the period of its residency at Peterborough, at Herts County Showground, and now at Santa Pod.
The last two years at 'The Pod' have produced quite exceptional shows, and 2009 will continue the great tradition of VW Action delivering the absolute best event for the true VW enthusiast. VW Action is a show to which people are happy to bring their young family members, and yet which provides full on entertainment for all of its visitors, whatever their age or interests.
Every year we hear from people who have brought 'non VW enthusiast' friends as new visitors, who have been instantly converted to the cause. The fact that they are so readily accepted by everyone is testament to just how friendly and inclusive the VW community is. Action is as much about the friendliness and hospitality of other show-goers as the quality of the show itself. In our view there is not a more entertaining and enjoyable VW Show in the world. VW Action can be a weekend camped amongst like-minded enthusiasts, sitting, chilling, and meeting new friends, or a fully involved, participative fun fest!
It is quite possibly unique amongst shows at Santa Pod, in that being almost entirely set out on the spectator side of the venue, it meets the needs of those people who have no interest in drag racing just as well as it does the needs of the many VW enthusiasts who like nothing better than to watch the humble peoples car and it's derivatives storming the quarter mile faster than the fastest Detroit Musclecars.
The event this year has a theme taken from the reluctant star of the 2009 event, the 'Chop Shop/Martin Kemp Gangster Car', which will be fed to the Podzilla Monster Truck on Sunday. Yes, it's time to drag out the wide lapelled pinstripe suit, and the white tie, for the 'Gangsters and Molls', fancy dress party on Saturday night. Even better, it's the night which finally sees the return of the 'now even hipper' Jensen D Groover. With live acts in the Fuellers 'Speakeasy' Bar, and on the main stage 'The Modfathers', it is going to be one more VW Action night to remember.
In a very special first for VW Action... there's a wedding, and you're all invited! Nyk and Paul, regulars at VW Action and on Volkszone, are getting married! on Saturday 5th, the bride and groom will have their union blessed on the Santa Pod startline... we were chuffed that they chose VW Action, and they were delighted that the staff at Santa Pod agreed to the plan. So get over to the dragstrip startline at 1pm, and help us all let them know that their married life starts with the best wishes of everyone at VW Action and Santa Pod. A hell of a way to start a marriage - wonder where they are having the honeymoon? Wolfsburg?
VW Action 2008 delivered some of the best drag racing action at a VW show for years including VW night racing in the form of a repeat of the now legendary VW v V8 match-ups with the Outlaw Anglias and cars from the VWDRC, the most successful single make drag racing club in Europe. The dragstrip will once again host the BWA v USB (Busses With Attitude v Ultimate Street Bays) and a huge number of drag racing VWs from the UK and Europe. The first VW event at a UK Dragstrip, the 1987 Bug Jam featured just four 'demo' cars, to give VW enthusiasts some idea of what drag racing was all about, but VW Action 2009 features another awesome array of the very fastest cars the sport has to offer, including many VWs from across the UK and Europe. This has been made possible by the fact that VW Action is the week before the '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 capable of running the quarter-mile in less than 5 seconds and at speeds in excess of 300mph. You will also be able to check out the Scandinavian Pro Stockers, the fastest 'doorslammers' around, and many other full-on V8 drag racers, testing for the next weekend. Throughout Saturday this year you will be able to test and tune your own car on the dragstrip, during the 'run what you brung' (RWYB) sessions, just remember to bring your driving licence. (There is an additional signing on fee to take part in this activity) Please note this is a change to the previous arrangement whereby the RWYB was on Sunday.
VW Action has always been at the forefront of Show & Shine/Concours events. For many years Action has been a leader, not a follower. A few years ago, the show broke with the tradition of a class based structure, for one simple reason. Too many great cars were leaving without a trophy, especially in the most hotly contested classes. The 'Top Twenty' format at Action has now been taken up by many other shows, as it is the means by which the greatest numbers of the most worthy cars are rewarded with a trophy. The scale of the VW Action Show & Shine however, means that there are separate 'top twenty' prizewinners for Air Cooled and Water Cooled cars. The Show & Shine Concours takes place on Sunday, with Saturday being reserved for the 'Everyday Vehicle Concours' a trailer queen free zone, exclusively for cars which see regular use on the road. None of the show car competitions at VW Action have an entry charge, so if your car attracts admiring glances, be sure to enter in the appropriate free Show & Shine competition.
So, if you are visiting Action to show or race your car, to spend the weekend with fellow VW enthusiasts, to trade or buy parts, to party, or even all of the above, click on the buttons and check out the website to see pictures, video, and get more detailed information about elements of the show which is shaping up to be the best VW event of modern times. Even better than last year! VW Action 2009 is at Santa Pod Raceway, from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September.
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A few comments received about
VW Action 2008
"The move to Santa Pod meant that VW Action finally has some VW Action! The dynamic of the event has totally changed and, I am not the only one who would say it's changed for the better! Holding VW Action at Santa Pod has made it a weekend to really look forward to, and gives us a chance to see VWs blast down the strip before the show season comes to a close. The only question I have is why wasn't Action moved to Santa Pod 10 years ago?!" - Volksworld Magazine
"A firm family favourite with an eclectic mix of cars, entertainment, drag racing and likeminded enthusiasts all making the most of the fantastic atmosphere - there really is no excuse to miss this event!" - Ultra VW Magazine
"Well done to all concerned - Action's new home WORKS!" - Ivan McCutcheon
"Didn't think you could top last year but you did. We had a bloody amazing time"
"As always best show of the year... and it just gets better every year."
"One of my favourite shows ever."
"Thanks for a fantastic weekend ... VW Action is the nuts... the kids really enjoyed it too. Can't wait for next year."
"Best show of the year by far"
"An outstanding show as always, the effort you guys put in is very clear."
"Was my first Action, gotta say it was the best show I have been to. Thank you and all the team, roll on Action 09!!!!!"
"10/10 - Thanks for another top event. Highlight for the USB was of course the night racing, great to have such a variety of top street/strip vehicles at one show!!"
"I have to say that ACTION was THE best show this year without a doubt, full stop."
"Thanks - was a brilliant weekend - one of the best shows we've ever been to..."
"On behalf of everyone from The London & Thames Valley VW Club. Thanks Brian, Brett and the whole Action team. We (over 50 of us) had a fantastic time and what a way for the club to celebrate it's 40 years. Awesome."
"We took a complete newbie to the VW show scene with us and he was blown away by it all.. He'll never forget it and will be back next year and the year after!"
"It was our first ever Action and it was Woooooooooooow! It was also our best show so far for trading so a huge big thanx also for squeezing us in at the last minute... Fanbloodytastic"
"Was my first Action too and I had the best ever weekend! Seriously we had so much fun and met so many great people. I'm still excited now and I've got to wait another year!!!"
"Huge thanks from myself and I am sure I can say from all the RestowagenUK.com crew, best show of the year and the weather didn't dampen anyone's spirits!! Looking forward to next year already"
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