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Have a blast in middle of the great state of Texas!

VW Drag Racing (TxPRA Pro Stock, TVWDRA Bracket, and Street classes) -- payouts of up to $2500 for class winners.
Volkswagen Car Show -- plaques awarded to the top 25 entries; only $10 to enter
Swap Meet -- buy and sell used VW parts; only $10 for a swap space
Event coverage by Hot VW's magazine staff.

Free camping at the track the night before the event. Fun activities for the whole family. More good stuff to be announced...

For addt'l information, visit the event website at http://www.texasvolksblast.com

Spread the word and I hope to see you there!
--Eric

For the curious racers out there, here is some Temple Raceway history and information...

Temple Raceway (AKA "Little River") is an IHRA sanctioned track in central Texas, that has been in existence since 1957. The drag strip has covered bleachers next to it, and is surrounded by lots of grass and large shade trees.

Back in the day, Temple Raceway was the site of many match races between famous drivers/cars, including John Force, Don Garlits, Shirley Muldowney, and more.

Here are some pics of the track (from March 2006):
Starting Line
Down track
Bleachers

Texas VW racer David Crow has made more passes than he can count in a number of cars at Temple Raceway over the years, including going as fast as a 10.0 @ 138mph 1/4 mile run in his Pro Stock Karmann Ghia

Here are a couple of videos from a VW race that was held at Temple Raceway in May of 2006:
6.90 @ 100mph 1/8 mile pass
7.02 @ ~95mph 1/8 mile pass (BTW, that's me in the borrowed, blue '64 street car - not fast, but fun none the less)

To view a race report and photos from this race at ACDRM.com, click here.

The following is a list of just a few events, associations, and cars that have run at Temple Raceway:
-- IHRA Summit ET Racing Series
-- Outlaw Doorslammer Shootout (track record is 4.275 @ 165.56mph)
-- Texas Outlaw Pro Mod and Top Sportsman Association
-- "Little Pooch" True 10.5" Series - wild, nitrous or turbocharged cars (some with 1000+ HP) running on a 10.5" tires.
-- Fuel Altereds

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks!
--Eric

How about some awesome sponsor updates??

• Oak Hill Automotive has signed on as a Gold level sponsor. Oak Hill Automotive will be the title sponsor of the VW Street Class.
• Jason Poynter's Hot Rod Performance has gone "Gold" too. Hot Rod Performance will be the title sponsor of the VW Pro Stock Class.
• Our newest Silver level sponsors are David "Pappy" Crow/Crow Racing Transmissions and Irrational Metalworks.
• Reliable Protection Systems, Graffeo Gearboxes, and Volks Talk Online have joined the ranks as Bronze level sponsors.
• John and Lester over at Lo' Cash Racing will award a $100 cash prize to the "cosmetically challenged" entry with the lowest elapsed time in the Street or Time Trials classes.
• Sponsor Lee Robertson/Action Import Motors will be on hand selling a wide variety of new Volkswagen parts and event t-shirts with killer artwork by Mike Lawless of Lawless Designs.

The support that we've received from the above individuals and businesses is much appreciated! Click on the banners below to visit their websites.

If you or someone you know may be interested in sponsoring the Texas Volks Blast, addt'l information can be found at http://www.texasvolksblast.com/sponsors.htm.

John and Lester over at Lo' Cash Racing have upped the ante again.

They will award another $100 cash prize to the "cosmetically challenged" entry with the best reaction time in the Oak Hill Automotive Street class.

That means that for only a $10 entry fee, you can run for fun during open Time Trials, compete in the Street class, and have a chance at taking home up to $300.

Car Show News:
Texas VW enthusiast and event organizer, Paul Smith, is assisting with the show car portion of the Texas Volks Blast. Thanks, Paul!

All car show participants will receive one free tech card. This will allow show entrants to make one, or as many runs they like down the Temple Academy drag strip during Time Trials.

Whether you like to go fast or slow, taking your car down the drag strip is a lot of fun, and makes for a great photo/video opportunity. It doesn't have to be hard on you or your car, and if you have questions, there will be plenty of friendly people on hand who'll be happy to help.

Racing News:
Free tech cards for show car class participants. See above.

Don't forget about the two $100 cash prizes up for grabs in the Street class, from Lo' Cash Racing, that'll go to a couple of "cosmetically challenged" entries.

Sponsor News:
CB Performance is on board with the Texas Volks Blast, and will be the title sponsor of the CB Performance VW Bracket racing class.
Barry Blythe and Blythe Enterprises (Garland, TX -- 972.333.5063) is our latest Silver level sponsor.
The support from CB Performance and Blythe Enterprises is much appreciated!

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

As always, keep an eye on the event website for all the latest info -- http://www.texasvolksblast.com

...and we're still rollin'!

Austin, TX automobile dealer Charles Maund Volkswagen is the latest addition to the list of awesome businesses associated with this event.



Charles Maund Volkswagen will be the title sponsor of the VW Car Show at the Texas Volks Blast.

More details at http://www.texasvolksblast.com

Can't wait for the show,, Great location,,,Great cars,,,Great sponsors,,,Should be great money's,,,Let the show begin...








http://www.volkstalk.com/

KnightMare Nitrous

Here's a copy of the event flyer, with killer artwork by Lawless Designs.

This same artwork will be printed on t-shirts that will available for purchase at the Texas Volks Blast, as well as on the awards plaques.

Click image for full size, printable PDF version:

Uno, dos, tres...cuatro, cinco, seis!

The Texas Volks Blast is happening on the Sunday after Cinco de Mayo, and we've got some sponsor updates that are muy bueno...

1. Vee Dub Parts Unlimited of Huntington Beach, CA is kicking down some cash and cool stuff (Greg said that he'd skip the blister packed rattlesnakes - whew!)



2. The folks at Meguiar's sent a bunch of their great car care products, which will be given to some lucky show car participants and spectators.



Support from central Texas is rolling hard with FIVE new sponsors from the area:

3. Kenny Hill's Autowerks -- Volkswagen & Audi Service since 1972.



4. Austin Vee Dub -- Your one stop shop for VW, Audi, Porsche, Volvo, BMW, Mercedes Benz, and SAAB. Machine shop, service shop, new parts, used parts, and a body shop.



5. Kurt's Auto Werks -- A neighborhood full service center that combines today's latest technology with values from by-gone days, when honesty, personal service, and quality were the rule, not the exception.



6. Motormania -- Austin's Volkswagen & Audi specialist for over 22 years!



7. Buggy Warehouse -- High Performance VW Parts and Accessories in San Antonio, TX since 1978.

The one and only Dyno Don Chamberlin will be the announcer at the Texas Volks Blast on May 6, 2007.

Dyno will be in the tower and roaming the grounds of Temple Raceway with a wireless microphone throughout the day. How cool is that?? Bah-bah-bah-ba-ba-baaaaaaah!!!

If you've been living under a rock all of your (VW) life and don't know who Dyno is, check out his website for lots of funny stories, pics, and audio/video - www.DynoDon.net

One of the guys from the Volkswagen Owners of San Antonio (VOSA) shot this video during TVWDRA Race #5 at Temple Raceway last May. It's about five minutes long and pretty cool - check it out!

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/wm/3 ... 1831f6.htm

This is the same place where the Texas Volks Blast will be happening on May 6th of this year.

--Eric

Here's a copy of the event schedule (also at http://www.texasvolksblast.com):

SATURDAY May 5th
8:00pm -- Gates open for FREE overnight camping and vendor setup. Purchase of general admission ticket required for each adult entrant ($15.00). Children 12 and under get in FREE.

SUNDAY May 6th
7:00am -- Gates open to everyone

9:00am -- Open time trials begin

11:00am -- Deadline for Car Show registration
11:00am -- Piñatas! (kids activity)

12:00pm -- Bug Shove (5 person teams compete for low ET - 330 feet)

12:00pm-1:00pm -- Lunch break

1:00pm -- Deadline for submitting ballots for the Car Show Top 25
1:00pm -- Racing elimination rounds begin (Street, Bracket & Pro Stock classes)

2:00pm-3:00pm -- Tire Toss

3:00pm -- Car Show awards presentation

All Day -- "Firehouse Dog" (large, inflatable bounce house/slide for kids)
All Day -- Open time trials (between elimination rounds). Fast or slow, have fun going down the track!

The kids won't be left out of the fun at the Texas Volks Blast!
We will have a large, inflatable "Firehouse Dog" bounce house/slide running all day, as well as three candy-filled pinatas to take a swing at.

Here is a mockup of the cool Lawless Designs artwork on the awards plaques that will be given away at the event, which is less than three weeks away now.



...and here is a mockup of the event t-shirts (click to view larger image).

A limited quantity of these shirts will be available at the Action Import Motors vendor space (sizes M-3XL), so if you want one, be sure to purchase yours early in the day.

Less than one week to go...

Be sure to do your anti-rain dance, don't wash any vehicles, and cross your fingers for good weather!

IF it does rain, don't forget that the makeup date in Sunday, June 10th.

For a local Temple 7 day forecast, see http://www.kcentv.com/weather/7dayforecast.html