Drag Racing
The VWDRC was formed way back in 1988 on the back of the First Annual Bug Jam and is still going strong. The club boasts three classes... VW Pro (Sponsored by VW Speedshop) for VW-engined cars running 12.99 or quicker, VW Sportsman (Sponsored by Beetlemania) for VW-engined cars running 13.00 or slower and VW Alternate Engine (Sponsored by AMR Motors and The Intergalactic Custom Shop) for VWs with alternate engines, usually Subaru or Porsche. All three classes operate on a 'dial-your-own index' basis allowing all cars, quick and not-so-quick, to compete on a level playing field, whilst still being able to run as quick as budget (and bottle) will allow. VWDRC Qualifications and Eliminations take place on Sunday 29th April with practice sessions on the Saturday.
Big Bang will also be a championship round for the hot rods of Super Modified, Street Eliminator and Outlaw Anglia, along with 9.50 Bike, and new for 2008 Sportsman ET and Junior Dragster will also be running.
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VW Sportsman
Entry-level VW Drag Racing with dial-your-own-ET. |
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VW Pro
Top-level VW Drag Racing with dial-your-own-ET. |
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VW Alternate Engine
VW Drag Racing that allows non-VW engines. Dial-your-own-ET. |
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Street Eliminator
7 second quarter times, 190 mph terminal speeds, 2000 HP engines - all from road cars with full mot, tax and insurance. All running silencers, lights, wipers AND genuine treaded tires, not slicks. That makes the Street Eliminator class unique in the world of drag racing, and one of the most popular spectator classes in the UK. |
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Super Modified
The fastest sportsman class in the UK, with thrilling 7-second V8
racing and a nice variety of vehicles. First to the finish line wins, but carefully chosen class regulations make this just about affordable. Next step up is Pro Mod! |
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Outlaw Anglia
Heads up racing from the old-timer style Ford Anglias. Doorslammer
cars that maintain the integrity of the original 1940s vehicles, but the
57mph top speed of the original has been smashed to pieces with the addition of modern drag racing technology. |
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9.50 Bikes
Motorcycle class limited by a 9.50 index. Speeds reach over 150mph,
but few rider aids mean that real skill is needed to run the numbers. |
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Sportsman ET
The entry level drag racing class for adults. You can bracket-race pretty much anything in this class provided its slower than 11.99 seconds. Along with VWDRC Sportsman, this is the most affordable drag racing you can have. |
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Junior Dragster
The entry level class for under 17s, run over the 8th-mile with bracket racing. Mini dragsters with single cylinder engines that can
reach 70+ mph. |
Competitors List
The 2008 competitors is on the Racers Entry List page.
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