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Happy New Year Cal-Look'ers
There are a lot of great VW events scheduled in 2007, many of which are listed on the calendar at http://www.vw-shows.com.
One of the early events of the season is the
Silver Dollar Showdown in Georgia on 3/11. The Phoenix Bugorama is back this year, and is happening on April 15th. Central Texas is hosting a new event, called the
Texas Volks Blast, on May 6, 2007. Another first time event, "Dubs
in the Valley" will be rolling into Wisconsin on 6/23. The first European Bug-In
is coming to Belgium on June 29th -July 1st, and it sounds like something that shouldn't be missed.
If you've not already heard it, you should head over to
VolksCast Radio, and listen to the interview with CLF big wig, John Plow - it's good stuff!
A couple of our favorite CLF racers are working hard on the rebuilds of their cars.
Pat McDermott (aka "Fast Fiat") has secured another Fiat Spyder, and is busy preparing it for the day that he receives his repaired/updated chassis back
from the guys at Ron Lummus Racing. Stay tuned for some "spy photos" coming from Pat soon.
Midwest VW racer, Chuck "Air" Fryer's replacement racer got a snazzy new coat of GM 912 silver blue paint, and looks to be coming along very nicely.
Speaking of CLF racers, if you're a Volkswagen racer, or just like to keep up with the latest racing news in CLF-land, be sure to check out
the new Cal-Look.com Drag Racing Board in the forum.
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Rumor has it that Cornpanzer and CLF member Dave Conklin is thinking
about throwing his hat (and car) into the ring to compete in the
National Muscle Car Association (NMCA)
"True Street" class. How cool would it be see a Volkswagen running with
the V8 powered "big dogs" of the NMCA?? Sick 'em, Dave!
News? Rumors? Who's got the scoop?
It seems that "Agent Aircooled" is in the know, and if you head over to the Air Cooled Drag Racing Monthly website, you can find the latest rumors, event coverage, photos, and even get some cool VW trading cards made up.
Jason Culley, Brian Watts, and a number of individual contributors have done a great job on the site, and it's well worth adding to your Favorites.
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Hi, Eric Ellis here (57HotrodVW on the CLF)
If you have not already heard, the Volkswagen built by the air-cooled VW community and raced/raffled off to benefit hurricane victims was won by California resident and CLF member, Matt Becker at the Las Vegas Bug-In on October 1st.
The guys at LoCashRacing.org did an awesome job getting this together and coordinating the project from start to finish, with the help of a ton of great people and companies along the way.
Congratulations to the following Volkswagen drag racers from around the country, who became the 2006 points champions in their respective associations and classes:
Pro Racing Association (PRA)
Eric Calabrese - Pro Modified Class Champion
Joe Maestas - Super Street Class Champion
"Muffler" Mike Shelden - Super Comp Class Champion
Mike Lawless - Super Gas Class Champion
Mike Soliven - Super Modified Class Champion
Clyde Berg - Pro Eliminator Class Champion
National Auto Sport Association (NASA) VW Drag Racing
Greg Schmidt - Bracket Class Champion
John Rocha - Rookie of the Year
Texas Volkswagen Drag Racing Association (TVWDRA)
Rick Tarter - Bracket Champion
East Coast Pro Racing Association (ECPRA)
Warren Skaggs - Pro Stock Class Champion
Texas Pro Racing Association (TxPRA)
John Strnad - Pro Stock Class Champion
South Eastern VW Association (SEVWA)
Mike Gagnier - Super Pro Class Champion
Mel Shealy - Pro Class Champion
Johnie Walker - Sportsman Class Champion
Did you get your Mark Herbert Memorial T-Shirt yet?
CLF member Mike Lawless has created some bitchen artwork for these shirts, which are being printed and sold in memory of our friend, Mark Herbert. Proceeds will be donated to a children's charity, in Mark's name. See this thread for all the details.
Let the blogging commence! CLF members can now create and view blogs on Cal-Look.com.
There is a new "Gallery" board on the CLF, which is split into three child boards - Cars, Parts & Events. Feel free to post your Volkswagen photos in these new boards, and visit them to view images of VW's that others have submitted.
For addt'l details on the new boards and blogs, see this thread.
Scott Faivre, of Las Vegas, has given his Volkswagen website a complete and killer remodel. The site now includes VW related news, forums, and photo/video galleries which members can add to. Check it out at www.german-pride.com.
The December 15th deadline for submitting your entries for the 2006 Mark Herbert Memorial Top 10/20 is approaching quickly. Check out the rules and regulations, enter your ride, and see if you can make the list.
Pat McDermott (aka FastFiat) crashed his drag car while participating in the recent Drag-In, held in Fontana, CA. The impacts and subsequent fireball looked very scary, but luckily Pat walked away with only minor injuries. Unfortunately, Pat's car did not fare as well. If you'd like to contribute to the fund that has been setup to help Pat get his fast and beautiful car back on the track, check out this thread.
I hope that everyone has a safe and happy holiday season!
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