August 2010 Blog Posts (11)

INTERNATIONAL 36 hp LAND SPEED CHALLENGE - Coming Events

Sept 15-18 World of Speed (130 MPH Club and 36hp Challenge).

One mile standing start time trial (along with unlimited top speed streamliners and hot rods on the long eight mile course) at the world famous Bonneville Salt Flats, Wendover, UT. All VW racers and spectators welcome. For information visit www.saltflats.com . For 36hp Challenge guideline information visit www.burlyb.com . Pit set-up and tech inspection…

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Added by 36hp Challenge News on August 28, 2010 at 11:59 — No Comments

TYRES and the 36hp Challenge (and 130 Club VW Racers)

TIRES and the 36hp Challenge( and 130 Club VW Racers)

Common Question Answers

NOTE: ALWAYS refer to the sanctioning body (USFRA, ECTA, TEXAS MILE ) rules and regulations for the most current and up to date

guidelines. Information listed below is for general information only and may not represent the most up to date rule changes!

130 Mile Per Hour Club (USFRA) and similar ECTA and TEXAS MILE categories require H-Rated ( to 130 mph ) marked tires in very… Continue

Added by 36hp Challenge News on August 28, 2010 at 11:56 — No Comments

More Races This Year & S Rated Front Tyres

A message from Burly:

Everything is looking great for this years World of Speed to be held at the Bonneville Salt Flats between September 15th(Wed) and the 18th(Sat). I wanted to remind those who may not be able to join us on the salt as racers or spectators that there are three more races to be run where 36hp Challenge cars can compete following Bonneville.

Both the ECTA on the east coast and the Mojave Mile on the west coast have events on September 25th & 26th and… Continue

Added by 36hp Challenge News on August 28, 2010 at 11:53 — No Comments

Bonneville Comfort Cautions

Weather

World of Speed is in September when this high desert location can be both hot AND cold. Bring clothing for days in the eighties and nights in the forties along with rain protection for the possible shower.

Bonneville Speedweek is in August and is usually warm to hot. However, because the altitude is 4200 feet, be sure to have a coat for cool nights.

Sun Protection

Bring dark sunglasses and strong…

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Added by 36hp Challenge News on August 21, 2010 at 15:50 — No Comments

Bonneville Accomodations

Note: When calling for motel/hotel reservations, do not mention Bonneville or racing. The Casinos prefer to find rooms for folks coming to gamble. I always ask for the “Gamblers Special” even if no such special exists!

CAMPING: Free camping without facilities is available at Roads Bend, a site located on the Speedway exit road 3 miles east of Wendover on I-80, and 1 mile north just 2 miles from where you enter onto the salt. Showers and a great little Mexican restaurant are at the… Continue

Added by 36hp Challenge News on August 21, 2010 at 15:30 — No Comments

Bonneville Salt Flats Update - burlyb.com

A message from Burly:

"Just returned from a couple of days at Bonneville for the annual SCTA/BNI Speedweek and the salt was in excellent condition. Speedweek is the BIG event with over 500 entries but is only for high speed racers. Five VW poweredentries competed and while the race is still going on, I thought you might like some news on the event.

Bob Stahls 157 MPH fuel injected Bug had the misfortune of a missed shift at 130 mph plus when his…

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Added by 36hp Challenge News on August 21, 2010 at 15:20 — No Comments

Unit sales grow 13.7 percent in period to July Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Audi outperform overall market Group Board Member for Sales Klingler: “Good start to second half-year – however, operating…

Unit sales grow 13.7 percent in period to July
Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Audi outperform overall market
Group Board Member for Sales Klingler: “Good start to second half-year – however, operating environment becoming difficult”

For the first time, the Volkswagen Group sold more than 4 million vehicles in the period from January to July. 4.16 (January - July 2009: 3.65; +13.7 percent)* million vehicles were delivered to customers during the first… Continue

Added by VW News on August 21, 2010 at 15:11 — No Comments

New Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 Passes Endurance Test With Flying Colours

An evolution model that is as tough as nails: the Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 has completed three weeks of testing in Spain and Morocco with extreme success. The successor of the diesel prototype from the model range 2 that had been successful twice in the legendary Dakar Rally handled the more than double “Dakar” distance without any technical problems and thus proved to be well prepared to tackle the remainder of the programme before the Dakar Rally’s start on 01 January 2011 in Buenos Aires… Continue

Added by VW News on August 21, 2010 at 15:10 — No Comments

Volkswagen Does The Double At Auto Express New Car Awards 2010

The Volkswagen Golf has again been recognised as the best in its class with a pair of wins in hotly contested categories at the annual Auto Express New Car Awards.

Judged by the editorial team at Auto Express, the awards recognise the best cars on sale today. Both new and existing models are eligible with the best vehicles in every class being selected for an award.

For the second year in a row, the Golf has been awarded the title of ‘Best Compact Family Car’ by the… Continue

Added by VW News on August 9, 2010 at 14:11 — No Comments

Valla 2010 - Weekend Volks Fix

It started out with a cruise. We met on Friday at Thornleigh Maccas and left in a convoy after 8am with around 15 cars, many of them splits. The cruise was especially fun for me as Dutchy had been kind enough to let me drive his 1960 Noyes Bros single cab, freshly rebuilt and registered.

Did the usual stop in at Heatherbrae Pies and caught up with a few more travellers along the way. Was enjoying my drive in the single cab, lots of waves along the way.…

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Added by Ash on August 5, 2010 at 19:29 — 4 Comments