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IN THIS ISSUE...
The Committee 4
Club Page 5
Club Event Calendar 7
Club Merchandise 9
2016 Bug-In 11
60th Anniversary Cruise & Family Day 12
January Club Run 16
2015 Day of VW 18
Rear Engine Car Day 20
Volkswagen News 25
Volkswagen Motorsport
32
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PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER
Jamie Barrett
0408 183 396 [email protected]
Ray Willis
0407 347 340 [email protected]
Tina Moore
0402 336 778 [email protected]
Justin Bayley
0402 378 864 [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER
CONCESSION LICENCE
EVENT COORDINATOR
EDITOR
Andy Macey
(08) 9332 6919 [email protected]
Dave Moore
0402 607 552 [email protected]
Jo Mill
0400 023 775 [email protected]
Ray Willis
0407 347 340 [email protected]
MERCHANDISE OFFICER
WEB ADMINISTRATOR
COUNCIL OF MOTORING CLUBS
SOUTH WEST
Jo Mill
0400 023 775 [email protected]
Jamie Barrett
0408 183 396 [email protected]
Paul Kuah
0431 621 561 [email protected]
Kim Muste
0408 914 400 [email protected]
PROPERTY OFFICER GENERAL COMMITTEE...
Graham
Tibbs
Gary
Bull
Harry
Hay
Jon
Hornby
Thor
Anson
Andrew
Dawson
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Volkswagen Club of WA (Inc)
Mail: PO Box 175
Victoria Park
Western Australia 6979
ABN: 31 610 140 537
Telephone: 0408 183 396
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.vwclubwa.com
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at John Hughes Volkswagen in Victoria Park, starting at 6:30pm. Committee meetings are open to all members and invited guests.
NEW MEMBERSHIPS AND BIRTHDAYS
Daniel Botica
Paul Young
Andy Cotton
Shane Veekaragoo
Filip Sydoruk
Mark Ackroyd
Phil Jenkins
Gary Dixon
November 25
Welcome to our new members...Welcome to our new members...
Allen John
Anita Grima
Anthea Pate
Bartholomew Andrew
Bertha de Bres
Brodie Annison
Brooks Mark
Callen Heiohway
Dale Annison
Dale Gibson
Denise Maslin
Donna Davey
Ed Taylor
Emily Englebert
Emma Hows
Ethan Wallis
Fran Heldt
Ilett John
Isobella Viney Viney
Jason Phillips
Jean Spiteri
Jen Hoare
Kallum Bourke
Kim Dibben
Liana Annison
Lily Stieler
Lisa Sage
Lyn Johnston
Marianne Spiteri
Martinson Ross Gordon
Matt Sanfead
Mitchell David
Mitchell Katherine
Owen Rendle
Patterson Naomi
Pereira John
Rendle Jessica
Robinson Darren
Robyn Hoy
Ross Ashton Taylor
Sebastian Essers
Shirley Reilly
Simone Lawrence
Spiteri Patrick
Stent Dominick
Taylor Keith
Trish Coetzee
Viney Kingsley
Yazmin Bourke
Happy Birthday for October...Happy Birthday for October...
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Membership
Renewals... Thank you to all the members that have
renewed so far…
For those not yet renewed, this
is just a reminder that renewals
were issued in August with last
payment date 30 September.
Non-payment by this date will
see the membership lapse.
The club extended this date to
11th November and reminders
were sent.
NOTE: This is the last
magazine to be sent to you
if you have not renewed
your membership.
If you have paid, please ensure
we have your current ‘Email
Address’ for sending the club
magazine to you and any notic-
es the club may need to send.
Please check all other details of
your membership and send an
update advice if they are incor-
rect.
If your conditional licence is
based on membership of this
club, you will need to ensure
your membership is paid in full
and on time.
Payment methods are clearly
indicated on the renewal form;
direct credit (bank transfer)
credit card
cheque / money order
Questions
If you have any queries, don’t
hesitate to ask and any ideas
please share them. You can
phone, write or email.
Last reminder...Last reminder...Last reminder...
Aidan Feddersen
Anthony Webster
Benjamin Avice Du Bu-isson
Brett Arnold
Brix Bernie
Bryley McPherson
Callum Bradley
Chantel Charbonneau
Chelsea Reilly
Chloe Cotton
Claire Cotton
Cotton Andy
Cuder Bob
Daniel Essers
Davey Peter
Dawn Robinson
Dibben Lenard
Douglas de Bres
Fitzgerald Lance
Hannah Drabble
Harland Morgan
Ian Ness
Isobel Green
Izara Harty
Jordan Williams
Joshua Coetzee
Kaiden (Grand) Taylor
Katie Hows
Keith Rendle
Kuah Paul
Laking Linda
Lewis Mill
Linke Steffen
Liz Dallasanta-Smith
Marilyn Opie
Markham Paul
Nicol Graham
Opie Tom
Phillips Benjamin
Richards Catherine
Rogers Ashley
Ry Beaver
Shamira Nalar
Smith Karis
Tim Summerfield
Tina Ackroyd
Welsh Bruce
Wray Joanne
Zachary Karamfiles
Happy Birthday for November...Happy Birthday for November...
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This month... November 2015
# indicates a club run
Wednesday 4th ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD See Page 28
7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Sunday 8th BROCKWELL PORT TO WHITEMAN PARK CLASSIC
CAR RUN
Contact: Motor Museum of WA
9249 9457
Wednesday 11th MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
Wednesday 25th EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
December 2015
Wednesday 2nd ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD See Page 28
7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Sunday 6th 2015 DAY OF THE VOLKSWAGEN Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
See Page 18
Wednesday 9th MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park No December EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
Meeting 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
January 2016
Wednesday 6th ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD See Page 28
7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Wednesday 13th MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
Saturday 16th VW CLUB CRUISE & CAMP @ LEDGE POINT HOLIDAY
PARK 2016 See Page 16
Contact: Ray Willis 0407347340
Sunday 17th
Wednesday 25th EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
February 2016 Wednesday 3rd ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD See Page 28
7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Wednesday 10th MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
47th National 2016 Bug-In Friday 25th to Monday 28th March
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Hi Members,
Welcome to another bumper edition of the ViaWest magazine. It has been a while since my last report
(thanks Ray for stepping in during my absence). Now if you like VW spotting while away on holiday
don’t go to Italy because it was challenging to see any there! Except for one lonely kombi I came across
parked up in a field in Tuscany.
Well I got my VW fix this weekend by attending the 60th Anniversary cruise to Whiteman Park. It was
lovely being surrounded and I enjoyed the free sausage sizzle that the club put on, and the various of-
fers that Ray had organized for activities at the park.. A big thank you goes out to the many hands that
helped put this together. The event was also a fund raiser for the clubs chosen charity The Douchenne
Foundation. I saw some very generous amounts being put into the collection tins.
The Annual General Meeting was held last month and as a result of the formalities and hand raising we
have had a shuffle on the committee and seen some new faces (see over leaf) join the team. Nice one
to these guys and again and another thank you to all the committee members for their efforts last year.
The next major event is the Margaret River Weekend. There appears to be a lot of people attending this
one. I think that Kim Muste the organiser might be slightly worried that we wont fit on the field this time
around!
6th December is “The Day of the Volkswagen” celebrating not just the clubs
birthday but that of the Karmann Ghia too. So please if you have a KG get
it along and help make it a great display.
Club President
Jamie Barrett
Your Volkswagen Club of WA has
embarked on supporting charities
or appeals either directly from the
club funds or by assisting the
charity or appeal in their goal to
publicise their fundraising.
In the past, the Club has support-
ed the Kids Cancer Support
Group, from ward 3b at Princess
Margaret Hospital and also the
Toodyay Bushfire Appeal. In
2012/13 it was Telethon.
The Club commenced supporting
the DuchenneFoundation Aus-
tralia in 2013/14 and will do so
again in 2015/16.
So if you see a club member rat-
tling a tin or two in the next
twelve months at any of our
events please drop in your loose
change...it all goes to a very
good cause.
Duchenne Foundation's MISSION
Using National and international
collaboration to improve the qual-
ity and quantity of life for those
living with Duchenne and Becker
muscular dystrophy and their
families, through research, edu-
cation and advocacy.
Visit their website for more infor-
mation.
How you can help:
Organise a DuchenneFounda-
tion fundraiser
Make a donation
Buy DuchenneFoundation
merchandise
Support DuchenneFoundation
events
Contribute to the VW Club’s
fundraising efforts
The Committee
VW Club of WA VW Club of WA -- Annual Charity for 2015/16Annual Charity for 2015/16
DuchenneDuchenneFoundationFoundation AustraliaAustralia
Website: www.duchennefoundation.org.au
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ITEM DESCRIPTION PRICE Car Badge - Club Logo (with tongue) $25.00 ea
Blue and chrome 72mm
Car Badge - Club Logo (no tongue) $25.00 ea Blue and chrome 72mm
Pin Badge - Club Logo $3.00 ea Blue and chrome 22mm
Key Ring - Bottle Opener Club Logo $5.00 ea Blue and chrome
Hoodies - Club 3D logo “see opposite page” $40.00 ea
Black with white design OR New Stock is Dark Blue with white design
Beanies - VW logo “see opposite page” $15.00 ea
Dark Blue with white design
T-shirt #2 - Club 3D logo on front with stripes $25.00 ea Red, White or Grey with black design
V-neck Polo - Club Logo embroidered - ladies & girls $30.00 ea A name can be added for another $5.00
Polo Shirt - Club Logo embroidered - men & boys $30.00 ea A pocket is an extra $5.00; A name can be added for another $5.00
T-shirt #1 - large 3D logo - back & small 3D logo - front with stripes $25.00 ea Blue with white design
VW Club stickers $2.00 ea Official club logo; 3D club logo; or “I’M A VW CLUB MEMBER”
VW Club cloth badge $5.00 ea Traditional club logo
Day of the Volkswagen - various cloth badge & annual stickers $2.00 ea Collectors items (limited numbers)
VW Club peak Cap - Club Logo $15.00 ea Adjustable velcro band at the rear
Car Badge 2011 Toodyay Bug-In (no tongue) $20.00 ea Black and Yellow - 42nd National Bug-In Metal car badge (limited number)
60th Anniversary VW Club Wine “see opposite page” $15.00 ea
South Australian Shiraz 2013 and Western Australian Classic White 2013
Merchandise on sale at most club runs...
AVAILABLE AT CLUB
EVENTS including ALFRED’S every month!
You can also contact the
Committee to arrange the
purchase of the now extensive
list of club merchandise!
Can be post-ed for an ex-
tra charge.
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Winner - Graham Tibbs
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Volkswagen
Australia
introduces AWD Alltrack
model to its
award-
winning Golf
7 range Golf Alltrack features the lat-
est 4MOTION all-wheel drive
and unique exterior and inte-
rior styling.
New more powerful 1.8 litre
turbocharged TSI engine
mated to a six-speed DSG
transmission
For the first time Volkswagen has
released an Alltrack version of the
Golf allowing customers to explore
further than before. Based on the
spacious and practical Golf Wagon,
the new Golf Alltrack offers an in-
creased level of unique standard
features and the added ability to
explore with confidence.
The Golf Alltrack sets benchmarks
in its class in terms of its ability to
handle both sealed and unsealed
roads as a wagon- a unique con-
cept in this car segment.
This is due to the model’s 4MO-
TION all-wheel drive system fea-
turing the latest generation Haldex
coupling.
Also new to the Golf range is the
Alltrack’s TSI petrol engine. The
powerful 1.8 litre turbocharged TSI
engine makes 132kW and 280Nm,
while still offering a low combined
fuel consumption figure of 6.7 li-
tres per 100km. This is achieved
with the assistance of BlueMotion
Technology which comes standard
on the Golf Alltrack and includes
engine start/stop and brake energy
recuperation, as well as a coasting
function; a feature of the Alltrack’s
Eco drive mode – one of several
adjustable settings available as
part of the Alltrack’s driver profile
selection.
The Golf Alltrack’s driver profile
selection feature enables drivers to
select an appropriate pre-
determined drive setup from a
choice of eco, sport and, unique to
the Alltrack, off-road mode. The
Golf Alltrack comes standard paired
with a six-speed DSG transmission,
which also ensures the best possi-
ble performance and efficiency
from the 1.8-litre TSI engine.
The Golf Alltrack holds a com-
manding presence on the road
among other Golf Wagon models,
and is distinguished by a number
of external visual cues that both
enhance the vehicle’s appearance
and its practicality on dirt roads.
The Golf Alltrack displays sits high-
er, thanks to a higher ground
clearance of up to 20mm above a
standard Golf Wagon model, while
wheel arch mouldings and flared
side sills offer additional body pro-
tection. Rounding off the Alltrack’s
exterior, newly designed bumpers
with Bi-Xenon headlights with dy-
namic cornering function make the
vehicle instantly recognisable from
the front, while the standard 17-
inch ‘Valley’ alloy wheel , specifi-
cally created for the vehicle and
unique rear badging, once again
showcases the Golf Alltrack’s
sporty credentials and complete
the Alltrack-specific look.
The car’s stylish exterior design
continues inside the Golf Alltrack,
with sophisticated interior styling
defined by such details as Vienna
leather appointed upholstery, a
leather multi-function steering
wheel and gearshift knob, as well
as ambient lighting in the door trim
and LED reading lights. (Continued on page 27)
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The Golf Alltrack also features the
latest in Volkswagen’s infotainment
technology, with the added con-
venience of the innovative App-
Connect system, which features
Apple CarPlay® and Android Au-
to® systems, which allow drivers
to access content from their latest
generation smartphones to access
music, messaging and navigation.
This integrated technology is dis-
played in high definition via the 6.5
-inch Discover Media unit, which
also offers USB, SD card and AUX-
in connectivity.
At its heart, the Golf Alltrack im-
bues all the outstanding qualities of
the Golf Wagon, and adds more.
Providing generous boot space with
the ability to hold 605 litres of car-
go volume even with 5 adults on
board, the Alltrack is
the perfect vehicle
for extra-long weekends. The cargo
area offers an impressive interior
length of 1,055mm up to the back
of the rear seats and 1,831mm of
interior length up to the back of
the front seats. With convenience
and practicality in mind, the Golf
Alltrack also provides owners with
a luggage partition net, shopping
bag and load restraint hooks, inte-
rior illumination and a 12V socket
in the boot.
As a Volkswagen, the Alltrack has
been engineered to feature the lat-
est safety systems, to ensure max-
imum passenger protection. The
new Golf Alltrack comes standard
with multi-collision brakes, a driver
Fatigue Detection system, a low
tyre pressure indicator, parking
distance sensors and reversing
camera, ESP and XDL. In addition,
seven airbags including front, front
side, curtain (front and rear), and
driver’s knee airbags have been
installed to ensure standard safety
features are met, along with safety
optimised front head restraints and
three-point seat belts.
Optional Packages
With an impressive list of standard
features and equipment, the Golf
Alltrack offers customers a wide
range of practical and convenient
inclusions. However, should cus-
tomers wish to enhance their Golf
Alltrack even further, two optional
packages are available which add
value-for-money and a host of lux-
ury and assistance systems.
The optional
Driver Assistance
Package adds increased safety
above the already stellar standard
levels of the new Golf Alltrack. In-
cluded in the package is Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC), Front Assist
with City Emergency Brake (EB),
Park Assist and a proactive occu-
pant protection system.
The optional Sports Luxury Pack-
age enhances the Golf Alltrack ex-
terior and interior appearance with
a panoramic electric glass sunroof,
18-inch ‘Canyon’ alloy wheels,
gearshift paddles and dark tinted
rear side and rear window glass.
Volkswagen
Australia launches 8th generation
Passat Offers innovation, connectivi-
ty and safety
New Passat features the lat-
est in technology and innova-
tion
Distinctive styling and dy-
namic proportions herald a
new era of Volkswagen engi-
neering and design
Volkswagen Australia has unveiled
the all-new Passat, introducing the
eighth generation of this best-
selling car. The new Passat sets
new standards in terms of its de-
sign, technologies, engines and
possibilities. The launch of the
eighth generation Passat marks the
debut of the latest version of a
global best seller, with nearly 22
million units being built around the
world. The Passat is the oldest ac-
tive product brand from
Volkswagen and is the Group’s
most successful model.
Positioning and design
Exterior. The exterior of the eighth
generation Passat has been built to
create a design that conveys time-
less style with contemporary finish-
es. The new Passat was created
based on the modular transverse
matrix (MQB). Its proportions were
made to be significantly more dy-
namic (including lower body, long-
er wheelbase and larger wheels)
and its overall package has been
improved. While preserving all of
its functional qualities, the new
Passat has gained noticeably in
presence and is distinguished by a
number of external visual cues that
enhance the vehicles sophisticated
appearance. With the new Passat,
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Volkswagen has created a sedan
and wagon that both cross over
into a higher vehicle class.
Interior. The cars stylish exterior
design continues inside the new
Passat, as the interior has been
developed with the aesthetics and
quality to match the sophisticated
overall concept. Based on several
new design solutions such as a
concise continuous horizontal band
of air vents and advanced technol-
ogies such as a Driving Profile Se-
lector, App-Connect and an ex-
tremely low-profile ambient light-
ing strip – the interior has a more
modern and exclusive appearance
than ever.
Assistance and drive systems
More convenience and safety. New
assistance, infotainment and con-
venience systems make the
Passat’s driving experience more
exciting than ever before. Along
with being more connected, the
new systems also play an active
role in the driving process, making
handling of the vehicle even safer.
In the new model, the vehicle fea-
tures the latest in Volkswagen’s
innovative technologies, including
Volkswagens App-Connect system,
featuring Apple CarPlay®, Android
Auto™ and Mirror Link®. The new
Passat also showcases Front Assist
with City Emergency Braking (City
EB).
TSI and TDI engines. Also new to
the Passat range are the vehicles
powerful turbocharged direct injec-
tion engines. The new, more pow-
erful 1.8 litre turbocharged TSI
petrol engine has an impressive
power output of 132kW and
250Nm of torque, while the new
2.0 litre turbocharged TDI engine
produces a powerful 140kW and
400Nm of torque. All versions of
the new Passat come equipped
with a start/stop system, a regen-
erative braking mode and a direct
shift gearbox (DSG).
Equipment versions
Three equipment lines. Like the
previous model, Volkswagen will be
launching the new Passat in three
equipment lines: 132TSI, 132TSI
Comfortline and 140TDI Highline.
As the standard entry model, the
Passat 132TSI offers an impressive
level of standard features including
17-inch ‘Istanbul’ alloy wheels with
215/55 R17 tyres and an LED tail-
light assembly, adding style and
character to the new vehicles exte-
rior.
Interior features include an ergo-
Comfort driver’s seat, height ad-
justment for the front seats and 3-
zone climate control. Functional
features include a start/stop
(generation 2) system, a Multi-
Collision Braking System, the
‘Discover Media’ satellite navigation
system with 6.5-inch touchscreen
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multifunction display, separate day
time running lights and Auto Hold.
The Passat 132TSI Comfortline,
with an even more exclusive speci-
fication, additionally comes as
standard with details such as Front
Assist with City Emergency Braking
(City EB), Lane Assist, Side Assist
and Adaptive Cruise Control. Inte-
rior features include Vienna leather
appointed upholstery, 17-inch
‘London’ alloy wheels with 215/55
R17 tyres and an 8-inch colour
touchscreen ‘Discover Pro’ satellite
navigation system.
In the new vehicle’s premium
grade, the Passat 140TDI Highline,
not only are classic interior fea-
tures such as St Tropez and black
Nappa leather upholstery show-
cased, this version of the Passat
features enhanced exterior chrome
styling cues, darkened rear premi-
um LED taillights and 18-inch
‘Dartford’ alloy wheels with 235/45
R18 tyres.
Optional Packages
With an already impressive list of
standard features and equipment,
the new Passat offers customers an
array of practical and convenient
inclusions. However, should cus-
tomers want to enhance their
Passat even further, three optional
packages are available with a host
of luxury and assistance systems.
Driver Assistance Package
The optional Driver Assistance
Package (only available in 132TSI)
increases the cars safety levels,
above the already standard levels
of the new Passat. Included in the
package is Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with stop and go (DSG),
Front Assist with City Emergency
Braking (City EB), Lane Assist, Side
Assist and Rear Traffic Alert as well
as the Driver Profile Selection.
Luxury Package
The optional Luxury Package (only
available in 132TSI Comfortline
and 140TDI Highline) enhances the
Passat’s exterior and interior ap-
pearance with LED headlights and
LED daytime driving lights, a pano-
ramic electric glass sunroof, stylish
ambient interior lighting and elec-
tric foldable mirrors. The luxury
package also includes a Driving
Profile Selection (standard in
140TDI Highline) and Park Assist 3.
R-Line Package
The optional R-Line Package (only
available in 132TSI Comfortline
and 140TDI Highline) offers cus-
tomers a wide range of additional
exclusive features including: front
sports seats, Nappa leather ap-
pointed upholstery with carbon
style side bolsters, “R- Line” exteri-
or and interior styling, leather
wrapped multifunction steering
wheel with gearshift paddles and
“R-Line” insignia, progressive
steering, lowered sports suspen-
sion (15mm), 19-inch ‘Verona’ al-
loy wheels (5), dark tinted rear
side window and rear window
glass.
The new Passat
Pricing
Model
Passat 132TSI 7 speed DSG
$34,990
Passat 132TSI Comfortline 7 speed
DSG $39,990
Passat 140TDI Highline 6 speed
DSG $45,990
Passat Wagon 132TSI 7 Speed
DSG $36,990
Passat Wagon 132TSI Comfortline
7 Speed DSG $41,990
Passat Wagon 140TDI Highline 6
Speed DSG $47,990
Options
Metallic / Pearl Effect Paint $700
Driver Assistance Package –
132TSI $1,800
Luxury Package – Comfortline and
Highline $3,500
R-Line Package – 132TSI Comfort-
line $3,000
R-Line Package – 140TDI Highline
$2,500
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New
champion in
the VW Beetle: Scott
Speed wins
Global
Rallycross
title in USA Scott Speed wins coveted Driver title in Las Vegas
(USA)
Impressive record for the
Volkswagen Beetle GRC
Volkswagen runner-up in the
Manufacturer Championship
Scott Speed (USA) is the new
champion of the Red Bull Global
Rallycross (GRC) series in the USA.
A podium finish in the final race of
the season in Las Vegas was suffi-
cient to earn Speed the title at the
wheel of the Volkswagen Beetle
GRC. Speed followed a victory in
the heats with a win in the semi-
final, before starting the final from
pole position. He then produced a
measured race – heavy rainfall had
transformed the circuit in the heart
of the American metropolis into an
ice rink – to finish third in the final.
Volkswagen ended its first season
with the Beetle GRC in second
place in the Manufacturer Champi-
onship.
“Winning the title at the first at-
tempt in the first full Red Bull Glob-
al Rallycross season with the Beetle
is a fantastic success for
Volkswagen,” said Volkswagen Mo-
torsport Director Jost Capito. “The
Beetle showed what it was capable
of, particularly in the second half of
the season. It boasts an impressive
record. The Volkswagen Andretti
Rallycross Team and our techni-
cians in Germany worked perfectly
together. It is always a very close
affair in Global Rallycross, and the
races are fiercely-competitive. That
makes us all the happier to have
won the title. I would obviously al-
so like to say a big thank you to
our drivers Scott Speed and Tanner
Foust. They have had a great sea-
son and pushed each other to out-
standing performances. Congratu-
lations, in particular, to Scott on
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his thoroughly deserved Driver ti-
tle.”
“I am absolutely delighted with this
title. It is an indescribable feeling,”
said Speed after the final. “The
Volkswagen Beetle GRC is a fantas-
tic car. I would like to thank every-
one at the Volkswagen Andretti
team. This success would not have
been possible without their out-
standing effort. It has been a long
season, and we were always confi-
dent that the Beetle is a natural
born winner. We worked hard to
come through the tricky period at
the start of the season, and came
away with the title.” Speed’s team-
mate Tanner Foust (USA) dropped
back through the field following a
collision in the final, eventually
crossing the finish line in ninth
place. He ultimately finished third
in the championship.
Impressive record: Volkswagen
Beetle GRC the car to beat
The Volkswagen Beetle de-
veloped into a force to be
reckoned with for the op-
position in its first full GRC
Season. The 560-hp, four-
wheel drive Beetle, sent
into action by Volkswagen
of America and developed
in Germany by Volkswagen
Motorsport, was the car to
beat in the second half of
the season. Its record is an
impressive one: Speed and
Foust made it onto the podium
thirteen times this season, climbing
onto the top step as winners on
five occasions. The penultimate
round of the season, a double-
header in Barbados, saw Speed
and Foust ensure that only they
could be crowned champion. The
only question still to be answered
at the legendary “Strip” in Las Ve-
gas was which of the two
Volkswagen drivers would win the
title.
Global Rallycross: spectacular race
action in the USA and the Caribbe-
an
This year’s Global Rallycross cham-
pionship featured twelve rounds –
in Fort Lauderdale, Daytona, New
River, auto city Detroit, Washing-
ton D.C., Los Angeles, Barbados
and Las Vegas. One of the high-
lights of the season was undoubt-
edly the GRC’s outing in Barbados.
The Caribbean hosted the penulti-
mate round of the season – one of
four challenging double-headers,
with two races on one weekend –
against the picturesque backdrop
of the South Seas. The GRC races
are always packed with action and
a real draw for spectators – the
compact races are followed closely
and the subject of much discus-
sion, particularly on social net-
works. The circuits consist of a
combination of asphalt and gravel
with spectacular jumps, which of-
ten see cars airborne for over 30
metres. Exciting and spectacular
races are the order of the day in
the GRC.
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FIA World Rally Championship Maiden victory for Mikkelsen and Fløene, Latvala runner-up
Andreas Mikkelsen (N) and Ola
Fløene (N) won the Rally Spain
with Volkswagen to take their place
on the illustrious list of winners in
the FIA World Rally Championship
(WRC) for the first time. Their first
win helped Volkswagen to a re-
markable one-two – the seventh of
the season. The Norwegians
clinched victory in the dying sec-
onds of the rally, on the closing
Power Stage. Mikkelsen/Fløene
won the final stage, defeating their
team-mates Jari-Matti Latvala/
Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) by 3.1 sec-
onds, before benefitting from a ra-
re mistake from fellow Volkswagen
duo Sébastien Ogier/Julien In-
grassia (F/F). The three-time world
champions strayed from the racing
line and touched a crash barrier,
causing such severe damage to
their car that they were forced to
retire. After twelve podiums with
the Polo R WRC, this was the first
appearance on the top step of the
rostrum for Mikkelsen and Fløene –
in their 64th start at the pinnacle of
rally.
This was the eleventh win of the
season for the Polo R WRC, and the
car’s 33rd victory since making its
debut in January 2013. One round
of
this year’s World Rally Champion-
ship remains: the Rally Great Brit-
ain will take place in Wales from 12
to 15 November.
Touringcar Interna-tional Series - Tomas Engström finishes in the points twice Thomas Engström claimed two
points finishes at the penultimate
round of the Touringcar Racer In-
ternational Series (TCR). The
Swede, at the wheel of the new
Volkswagen Golf for the racetrack,
finished eighth and sixth in the two
races at the Chang International
Circuit in Buriram (T). Engström
was rewarded with twelve points
for his efforts. In contrast, Mikhail
Grachev endured a miserable
weekend in the second Volkswagen
Golf, scoring no points. The two
races were won by the two main
title contenders, Stefano Comini
(CH) and Pepe Oriola (E).
The Seat drivers are separated by
just two points, with Comini in
front on 299 points. The final round
of the TCR will take place on Mon-
aco’s iconic street circuit on 22 No-
vember.
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Engen Volkswagen Cup - Pepper bags a brace, van der Linde on cusp of winning second title Tasmin Pepper (ZA) bagged a
brace of wins on the penultimate
race weekend of the Engen
Volkswagen Cup South Africa. The
flying lady from South Africa won
two of the three races at the Killar-
ney Motor Racing Circuit. Victory in
race one went to Sheldon van der
Linde. The South African came
home ahead of Pepper and Daniel
Rowe (ZA) on the 3.267-kilometre
racetrack in the South African
province of Western Cape on Sat-
urday morning. Race two saw Pep-
per cross the finish line first, ahead
of Chris Shorter (ZA) and Mathew
Hodges (ZA). She then finished
ahead of van der Linde and Shorter
to take victory in race three. Van
der Linder is in pole position in the
overall standings. The 16-year-old
South African now has 360 points
to
his name and travels to the finale
in the South African province of
Gauteng with a 44-point lead over
Matthew Hodges (316). Van der
Linde, who was crowned the
youngest champion in the history
of the Engen Volkswagen Cup last
year, is well-placed to win his sec-
ond championship in a row at the
Kyalami Racing Circuit (ZA) on 7
November. Away from the title
race, Shaun La Reservee (ZA) was
busy setting course for next sea-
son: he used the races in Western
Cape to test the Volkswagen Polo
for 2016 under competitive condi-
tions
Volkswagen Fun Cup - Allure Team 2 wins the title in Mettet
Champions in Mettet: Allure Team
2 won the title at the final round of
the season in the Volkswagen Fun
Cup Belgium. Second place at the
ten-hour race at the Circuit Jules
Tacheny was to prove good enough
for the team, consisting of Cédric
Bollen, Frédéric Caprasse, Guil-
laume Mondron and Edouard
Mondron. Victory in the Belgian
province of Namur went to Claudio
Cappelli and Federico Sordini (8Ks
Corse team). The Italian duo came
home one lap ahead of the new
champions after 455 laps of racing.
Third place went to Jac Motors 1,
with drivers Laurent Jaspers, Sté-
phane Henry de Frahan and Nicolas
Nulens. Socardenne ended the
2015 season in second place. The
team of Christophe Nivarlet, Kevin
Balthazar, Renaud Martin and
François Verbist finished sixth in
Mettet. With 411 points to their
name, they came up 34 points
short of Allure Team 2 (445). The
two teams will meet again on 17
December, only this time it will not
be on the racetrack: the drivers
and teams will be presented with
their trophies in Brussels.
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