It was great to see the VWDRC with such a large presence at the Volksworld Show this year. In my opinion we should be doing more of this - attending/displaying at ‘static’ events. Even though our cars are built for racing, displaying at other VW events definitely raises the profile of the club.

Danny Wharton's Cal Looker by Richie Grant
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It was nice to see ‘Rookie’ Danny Wharton’s car on the Volksworld stand/display and Wayne Allman’s latest (mentalist) creation rubbing shoulders with all the Splits and Bays in the Esher Hall. Danny Allen and Martin ‘Stretch’ Charles added their fine vehicles to the Big Bang/Santa Pod stand.

The VWDRC display itself featured the new A/E Funny Car of Andy Raw, Rhod Price’s reworked 912, Peter Christie’s beautiful flamed Ghia which he had brought all the way down from Scotland, Conor ‘Raceshack’ LaGrue’s gorgeous new Crewcab Splittie, Daz Coleman’s ever-so-clean Scooby Bug and Joe Gallagher’s amazing new Split Crewie. Well done to all, you guys did the club very proud.

Special pats on the back and congratulations go out to Wayne and Andy on their awards. Wayne collected a Top 20 award, while Andy received the much-coveted ‘Peoples’ Choice’ (as voted by the paying public) award.

The Volksworld Show at Sandown proved to be a great start to our historic 20th season . . . roll on the race shows.

Martin Charles' Betelgeuse
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Andy Raw collects his prize
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Andy Raws V8 Funny Car
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A Beautiful Flame Job on Flatfire's Ghia
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Danny Allen - If
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Wayne Allman Collects his prize for that mental pickup.
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