VolksCast Radio

VolksCast Radio hosted by Ray Iddings interviewed Dean Kirsten, Technical Editor at Hot VWs magazine. Dean and the rest of the crew at Hot VWs have the ultimate jobs in my opinion and someday would love to work there!!!

If you haven't checked out Ray Iddings and VolksCast Radio yet you don't know what you are missing. You can check out the website at http://richchristensen.com/radio/volkscast.php.

Cory Mac Tracker

During the 2007 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) season ACDRM.com is going to report about the happenings of former air cooled drag racer Corey McClenathan.

After a disappointing first round loss two weeks ago Cory McClenathan and the NHRA head to Phoenix, Arizona for the second stop of the NHRA's 2007 season. Cory is currently tied for 11th place in the NHRA Top Fuel point standings with 32 points. He trail leader J.R. Todd by 82 points.

At the conclusion of the first round of qualifying McClenathan is in the #15 spot after he shook the tires right off the line and only managed a 9.924 ET at 80.70 MPH.

UPDATE #1 - 2/23/07 (Qualifying - Round 2) - Cory will head into Saturday on the outside looking in. On his second qualifying attempt tire smoke was his downfall and ran a 12.269 ET at 75.66 MPH and is in the #17 position

UPDATE #2 - 2/24/07 (Qualifying - Round 3) - Drops cylinders off the line and can only muster a 5.581 ET at 166.17 MPH. With only one qualifying attempt left Cory is in the 18th position.

UPDATE #3 - 2/24/07 (Qualifying - Round 4) - Cory moved into the top half of the field with a pass of 4.516 ET at 327.51 MPH. If everything stays the same as it is now, Cory would face Larry Dixon in the first round of eliminations on Sunday.

UPDATE #4 - 2/25/07 (Eliminations - Round 1) - Cory runs a 4.528 ET at 322.65 MPH and beats Larry Dixon to advance to the second round. Larry was first off the line but went went up in smoke. Cory faces #1 qualifier Tony Schumacher in the second round of eliminations.

UPDATE #5 - 2/25/07 (Eliminations - Round 2) - Tony Schumacher ends Cory's day with a 4.461 ET at 324.90 MPH. Cory was dropping cylinders soon after the run started and the chute came out at about half track and only could muster 5.223 ET at 164.33 MPH.

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Texas Volks Blast Update

Eric Ellis/Carl Nolen (TVWDRA) and John Strnad (TxPRA) have been busy getting ready for the inaugural Texas Volks Blast on Sunday May 6th at Temple Raceway in Texas and Eric has released a few updates in the last couple of days.

CB Performance has signed on, and is going to be the title sponsor of the CB Performance VW Bracket class.

Blythe Enterprises of Garland, TX has stepped up to become our newest Silver level sponsor.

All show car participants will receive a free tech card, that will allow them to run their cars down the track at Temple Raceway, any time during the all day Time Trials.

Texas VW enthusiast and event organizer, Paul Smith, is helping with the show portion of the event. Paul is an all-around good guy, and is well known for the great events that he's put on in years past, including Transporters at the Point (http://www.23window.com/tatp) and Bugtoberfest.

As an incentive to attend what's sure to be a big, first time event, vendor fees have been reduced ($100.00 for New Parts Sales vendors and $50.00 for Apparel & Toy Sales vendors), both include one general admission ticket.

If you want more information on the Texas Volks Blast you can visit their website at www.texasvolksblast.com.

Carl Nolen, ACDRM.com Trading Card #18

Carl Nolen is the latest addition to our Air Cooled Drag Racing Monthly Virtual Trading Card collection.

You can view the back of his card and the rest of the collection by CLICKING HERE.

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Erik "TheRed", ACDRM.com Trading Card #17

Erik "TheRed" Ormosen is the latest addition to our Air Cooled Drag Racing Monthly Virtual Trading Card collection.

You can view the back of his card and the rest of the collection by CLICKING HERE.

To get your own ACDRM.com Trading Card send an email to jculley@acdrm.com.

NASA Pro-VW Drag Racing Series Race #2

ARTICLE BY JASON CULLEY
PHOTOS COURTESY OF GREG URRUTIA
In the second race of the NASA Pro-VW Drag Racing Series season it was another Axford in the winner circle, this time Rookie Chad Axford in his '68 Ghia. In the seasons second event held at Sacramento Raceway Park in Sacramento, California, Chad ran a 19.672 ET (19.25 Dial-In) at 56.19 MPH to Alan Camyre's 15.300 ET (14.30 Dial-In) at 88.75 MPH. Chad was also the top qualifier with a .002 reation time. Rookie Jason McCoey had the best package of the day with a .108. Race #1 winner Wayne Axford had the best reaction time during eliminations with a .025 and also had the fastest pass with a 111.899 MPH run. 2006 NASA Champion Greg Schmidt had the quickest run of the day with a 11.750 ET.




































After two events Wayne Axford is leading in the 2007 points championship with 223 points, 60 points ahead of Chad Axford and John Rocha. The next NASA Pro-WV Drag Racing Series event is scheduled for March 4th at Sacramento Raceway Park in Sacramento, California.

TxPRA 2007 Schedule

John Strnad of the Texas Pro Racing Association (TxPRA) has announced that in addition to the three confirmed scheduled events on their 2007 calendar they are trying to schedule at least three 1/8 mile events in conjunction with the Texas Volkswagen Drag Racing Association (TVWDRA) this season. The TxPRA's three scheduled events include the Texas Volks Blast (Temple, TX) on May 6th, Spring Bug-In (Ennis, TX) on May 20th and the Big Bug Shootout (Ennis, TX) on October 14th and are hoping to get events in April, June and September.

Northern Nevada Drag Day

If you are going to be in Northern Nevada on Saturday, June 16th check out the inaugural Northern Nevada Drag Day presented by Air Cooled Motoring Enthusiast (ACME) and sponsored by Ron's Refrigeration, Fuller Collision Center and J. Bros Racing. The event is being held at Top Gun Raceway in Fallon, Nevada and will run from 9 AM to 9 PM.

If you have any questions about this event you can contact Jerry @ (775) 720 - 4622 or you can e-mail him @ jbrosracing@gmail.com.

Drag Racing This Weekend (February 17-18)

The NASA Pro-VW Drag Racing Series is holding its second event of the 2007 season this Sunday, February 18th at Sacramento Raceway Park in Sacramento, California.

Wayne Axford was the winner of the NASA Pro-VW Drag Racing Series Race #1 on February 4th.

Silver Dollar Showdown #4 Shirt Design

For the upcoming Silver Dollar Showdown #4, Mike Lawless of Lawless Designs was enlisted to design the art for the event shirt. (See picture on the right)

The Silver Dollar Showdown is the first stop on the South Eastern Volkswagen Association's (SEVWA) 2007 tour. The Silver Dollar Showdown takes place on March 11th at Silver Dollar Raceway in Reynolds, Georgia.

You can check out other Mike Lawless designs at home.comcast.net/~mlawless29/.

For more information on the SEVWA or to purchase a shirt you can check out their website at www.sevwa.com.

Leyder Ness, ACDRM.com Trading Card #16

Leyder Ness (DRKC) is the latest addition to our ACDRM.com Virtual Trading Card collection.

You can view the back of his card and the rest of the collection by CLICKING HERE.

To get your own ACDRM.com Trading Card send an email to jculley@acdrm.com.

SEVWA 2007 Tour Shirt

In preparation for the upcoming drag racing season the South Eastern Volkswagen Association (SEVWA) has released their 2007 Tour T-shirt (See picture to the left). The shirt was designed by famous VW artist and racer, Mike Lawless of Lawless Designs. You can visit his website at home.comcast.net/~mlawless29/.

The SEVWA begins their 2007 points series on March 11th at the Silver Dollar Showdown #4 at Silver Dollar Dragway in Reynolds, Georgia.

For more details about the SEVWA you can visit their website at www.sevwa.com.

Agent Aircooled

PRO MOD GETTING SERIOUS MAKEOVER . . .
Agent Aircooled recently discovered that a PRA Pro Mod driver will have a new look for the 2007 season, not only on the outside but underneath the decklid. The agent also discovered that this same racer has given the motor building duties to an old Pro Turbo engine builder. As the PRA opener in April nears it looks like they will be Under Pressure to get it done in time . .

To see past Agent Aircooled rumors CLICK HERE.

VolksCast Radio

VolksCast Radio hosted by Ray Iddings interviewed Rich Christensen of Rich Christensen Entertainment and PINKS fame.

I want to thank Ray for the plug of our little website, Air Cooled Drag Racing Monthly again on his show. We really appreciate all the kind words!

In the next few weeks look for a BIG SECRET to be revealed that Ray is holding onto involving Rich, Ray and a possible new TV show?

If you haven't checked out Ray Iddings and VolksCast Radio yet you don't know what you are missing. You can check out the website at http://richchristensen.com/radio/volkscast.php.

Silver Dollar Showdown - March 11th

With the first race on the east coast just a few weeks away many racers waiting impatiently for Sunday March 11th. Once again Silver Dollar Raceway will be playing host to the Silver Dollar Showdown brought to you by K & L Motorsports. Sundays schedule is jam packed once again featuring many exciting drag racing classes. Team Billet Racing Engines is scheduled to be in attendance with their Nitro Powered Vw Dragster and is once again chasing the national record. Last year Team BRE matched race the fastest Turbo Powered Vw Dragster in the world, Vw Paradise out of Southern California.

For the first time ever the East Coast Pro Racing Association (ECPRA) will be in attendance bringing their low 6 second pro stockers. Many pro stock drivers were working hard during the winter months to get their card ready for this debut race. There will be new cars debuted at this race with wild new paint jobs and some awesome power plants provided by Geers Engineering.

Also another new class debuting this year will be the SEVWA Quick 8 class. For more information on this class please visit http://www.sevwa.com/ . The SEVWA will also be bringing 3 bracket classes to this event and the Street Challenge is once again planning to run at this event. Last years first ever Street Challenge was a huge success and this year is hoping to be even better. There is plenty of racing action going on this weekend so be sure to make it out to Reynolds Raceway in Reynolds, GA.

Event Information: www.sevwa.com
ECPRA Pro Stock Information: www.eastcoastpra.com
Race Track Information: www.silverdollarraceway.com

Story and Photo Provided By:
Stephen Hawes
Volkswagen Racing News

ZAMP Sports Corporation Teams With NASA

From Greg Urrutia (NASA Pro-VW Drag Racing Series Director),

I am very pleased to announce the addition of yet another grand prize sponsor. The NASA Pro-VW Drag Racing Series proudly welcomes Zamp Sports Corporation. Monte Bateman of ZAMP has generously pledged one of their Racing Series Helmets to be awarded at the annual NASA VW Awards Banquet. In addition to this fine grand prize Monte has also offered a number of 50% off coupons, decals, and t-shirts to be awarded to NASA racers throughout the series. With recent helmet mandates and a number of Snell and SFI expiration's in 2007, many racers need to update their safety equipment. ZAMP will have representatives on-hand at our next race February 18, 2007. They will address the many questions racers may have to help them pick the right helmet for their sporting needs.

Zamp Helmets is dedicated to the development of superior helmet technology. Zamp Helmets are manufactured using rigid specifications to ensure quality and performance. The key to ZAMP products is that they develop it to meet the safety standards, but then go beyond. High quality materials and workmanship are used on all products, so while the prices of their products are often lower than that of their competitors’, the safety and quality remain high. The price of their product should not equate to the safety of that product, it usually equates to the features and function of that product.

You can view more information about ZAMP and their fine line of products at www.zamp-racing.com or contact them at -

Zamp Sports Corp.
P.O. Box 4410
El Dorado Hills, California 95762
(916) 861-0066 Tel. (916) 861-0697 Fax.

Feature Car of the Month - February 2007

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY JASON CULLEY

Jim Smith is the owner of our February 2007 Feature Car of the Month, the 1967 Type I you see to the left. He is a member of the Outlaw Flat Four Drag Racing Club (www.outlawflat4.com) based in the United Kingdom and spends most of his racing weekends at Shakespeare County Raceway (www.shakespearecountyraceway.com).

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Cory Mac Tracker

During the 2007 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) season ACDRM.com is going to report about the happenings of former air cooled drag racer Corey McClenathan.

In the first event of the 2007 season at the 47th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals in Pomona, CA, Cory McClenathan qualified in the #10 spot with a 4.530 ET at 334.07 MPH and will race former Funny Car driver now Top Fuel driver Whit Bazemore who qualified in the #7 spot with a 4.507 ET at 329.75. On Cory's last pass an engine explosion and huge fireball ended the chance for him to move into the top half of the ladder.

Eliminations begin at 11:00 AM PST on Sunday, February 11th.

UPDATE (1:35 PM PST) - Round One Eliminations
Cory McClenathan and Whit Bazemore had almost identical reaction times, Cory with a 0.078 to Whit's 0.076 but Whit outpedaled Cory for his first round win in TF. Cory ran a 7.492 ET at 265.95 to Whit's 6.499 ET at 200.98 MPH.

Cory is currently tied for 11th place in the NHRA Top Fuel point standings with 32 points. He trails leader J.R. Todd by 82 points.

Steve Atkinson and Jim Smith

Steve Atkinson's '59 Type I Ragtop and Jim Smith's '67 Type I are the latest additions to our ACDRM.com Virtual Trading Card collection.

You can view the back of both cards and the rest of the collection by CLICKING HERE.

To get your own ACDRM.com Trading Card send an email to jculley@acdrm.com.

UPDATE: SEVWA Announces Quick 8 Point Series

Back on Monday, January 15th ACDRM.com ran the following article:

SEVWA Announces Quick 8 Point Series


The South Eastern Volkswagen Association (SEVWA) has announced a new title sponsor, Baker Oil and Lube for the series and it looks like an additional race has been added since our last report. In addition to the Silver Dollar Showdown #4 on March 10th-11th (Silver Dollar Raceway, Reynolds, GA), North vs. South Shootout on Apri 16th (Rockingham Dragway, Marston, NC), Northern Challenge #2 on June 17th (Motormile Dragway, Radford, VA) and the Fast Times At Farmington #6 on October 14th (Farmington Dragway, Winston Salem, NC) the series will also run at the Big Bug Shootout #3 on August 19th in Greensboro, NC. For more information on this event or on the SEVWA you can visit their website at www.sevwa.com.

Agent Aircooled

Agent Aircooled checks in with another rumor, this time about the Der Renn-Kafer Cup (DRKC).

ANOTHER 10 SECOND DRKC CAR? (2/8/07)
Word on the street is that there is another car being built for the famous Der Renn-Kafer Cup (DRKC) series that will have the potential to run DEEP into the 10's. In a class where looks are just as important as producing horsepower it's definately going to be challange to reset the bar once set by Rich Dickson. Dickson was the first in the class to see a 10 second time slip. With the names behind this project, it's sure to open some eyes and get people talking. This rumor could become reality around May at Bugorama #59 being held at Sacramento Raceway Park but only time will tell . . .

To see past Agent Aircooled rumors CLICK HERE.

Pat Downs, ACDRM.com Trading Card #13

Pat Downs is the latest addition to our ACDRM.com Virtual Trading Card collection.

You can view the back of his card and the rest of the collection by CLICKING HERE.

To get your own ACDRM.com Trading Card send an email to jculley@acdrm.com.

NASA Pro-VW Drag Racing Series Race #1

The NASA Pro-VW Drag Racing Series held its opening race of the 2007 season on Sunday, February 4th at Sacramento Raceway Park in Sacramento, California. A total of 20 racers were entered to try and pry the NASA Championship away from back-to-back champion and ACDRM.com Driver of the Year, Greg Schmidt. Speaking of Greg Schmidt, Gloria DeLeon runied his day when she beat him in the first round with 15.056 ET (14.95 Dial-In) at 86.296 MPH to Greg's 11.566 ET (11.53 Dial-In) at 113.554 MPH.

In the finals, Wayne Axford (Mellow Insanity Racing/1-800-CLEANUP) was victorious over John Rocha (Bad Dog Racing/Greg's VW Service). John Rocha had a substantial head start, running a 19.51 ET (19.20 Dial-In) at 68.58 MPH but was caught by Wayne who ran a 12.38 ET (11.90 Dial-In) at 104.78 MPH. Wayne got off the line fast with a .064 RT to John's slower .290 RT.

ROUND BY ROUND RESULTS >>

Here are a few pictures provided by Greg Urrutia, NASA Pro-VW Drag Racing Series Director. If I get any more pictures I will post them. (UPDATED February 7, 2007 with 8 more pictures)

To view a description of each picture (if provided) just put your mouse over the picture.

The next event for the NASA Pro-VW Drag Racing Series is in two weeks on February 18th at Sacramento Raceway Park in Sacramento, California.

Gary Zipperian, ACDRM.com Trading Card #12

Gary Zipperian is the latest addition to our ACDRM.com Virtual Trading Card collection.

You can view the back of his card and the rest of the collection by CLICKING HERE.

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Matt Davis Racing Joins NASA

Matt Davis of Matt Davis Racing (www.mattdavisracing.com) has joined the NASA Pro-VW Drag Racing Series as a Grand Prize Sponsor. Greg Urrutia of NASA had this to say about Matt Davis, "His skill at helping the VW enthusiast seek and make power are well documented. Many well known VW Racers have made incredible gains with his support and guidance."

Matt Davis Racing joins a long list of companies and individuals who sponsor this great organization which include, NASA is very proud to announce and welcome Matt Davis Racing Racing asour latest addition to the impressive list of dedicated anddistinguished sponsors that include: Bugformance of Sacramento, Wolfgang International, Rancho Performance Transaxles, Low Bugget.com, Big Wig Racecars, Phoenix Racing Tires, Ocean Street Video, Mello Insanity Racing, Porter's Precision, Jansen Enterprises, Cal-look.com, ACTop20.com, Meyer Racing, Carapace Web-Design, Greg's VW Service, Elk Grove VW and RichLynn Vineyards.

The NASA Pro-VW Drag Racing Series season starts on February 4th and for more information on the series you can visit their website at www.nasavwdragracing.com.

"Muffler Mike", ACDRM.com Trading Card #11

"Muffler Mike" Sheldon is the latest addition to our ACDRM.com Virtual Trading Card collection.

You can view the back of his card and the rest of the collection by CLICKING HERE.

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Pat McDermott and Michael Meyer

Pat McDermott's 1967 Fiat 850 Spyder Convertible and Michael Meyer's 1965 Bug are the latest additions to our ACDRM.com Virtual Trading Card collection. Hopefully we will be bringing you Pat's new ride later on in our collection as this one was involved in a bad crash last season.

You can view the back of both cards and the rest of the collection by CLICKING HERE.

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