VWCSA Presents - VKC Time Attack

Post by **DieterMK5** » Wed Mar 24, 2021 1:17 pm

Hi everyone!

We know you’ve all been waiting with bated breath for our first performance event of the year, and we’ve been waiting to bring it to you! With the popularity of short-track racing, we’ve decided to return to Vereeniging Karting Circuit on Sunday, the 25th of April. It’s a great opportunity for the regulars to practice and an even better chance for newbies to experience some of the safest fun you can have with your car.

Limited to 60 cars, there will be plenty of time for everyone to get a few sessions in. As always, COVID-19 protocols apply. No mask - no entry.

Venue: Vereeniging Karting Circuit - https://goo.gl/maps/tLSFjD4vN71frDXq9
Date: Sunday 25 April
Time: 8am sharp
Cost: R550 for members / R700 for non-members including timing transponders, spectators free!

Please use the following link to complete your event entry - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mFW3_i ... paFdw/edit

See you there!
VWCSA

Post by **DieterMK5** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 10:27 am

List of entries:

1. Clinton Pather 2007 BMW Z4M
2. Trinesh Naidu 2016 BMW M4
3. Dhiren Naidoo 2008 Nissan 350Z
4. Des Pill 2021 AMG GTR - Unpaid
5. Jared Rossouw Audi TT 3.2 V6 2004
6. Andrew De Nobrega Mini Cooper S 2011
7. Suhail Pelwan 1990 VW Caddy 1.8 Sport
8. Gaillard Rossouw - No Entry form

Post by **DieterMK5** » Tue Mar 30, 2021 2:52 pm

Looks like the BMW will win with no competition

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Post by **Rascal69** » Sat Apr 03, 2021 11:53 am

DieterMK5 wrote:Looks like the BMW will win with no competition

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Submitted and paid for another entry :
> T . Naidu - BMW M4

Post by **DieterMK5** » Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:09 am

Entry list updated!

Post by **DieterMK5** » Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:19 am

One week left to secure your spot!

Post by **nd_s** » Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:21 pm

Can we enter on the day or reg and pay on the day as payday is on day of event

Post by **DieterMK5** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:35 am

nd_s wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:21 pm Can we enter on the day or reg and pay on the day as payday is on day of event

You are more than welcome to, provided there are enough spots available

Post by **DieterMK5** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:41 am

Hi Guys and Girls

Some more info regarding this weekend’s racing:

Date and time: 25th April from 08:00 – 16:00. We will have a drivers’ briefing at 08:00 and then begin racing promptly at 08:30.
Location: https://g.page/VKARTCLUB?share

The format of racing would be as follows:
• All vehicles will receive a timing transponder in exchange for your driver's license. You can collect your license once the racing has finished. Please be sure to give your transponder back as you will be billed for it should it not be returned.
• There will be a drivers briefing at 8:00.
• There will be 4-5 vehicles on the track at a time, in groups of numbers from 1-5/20-25, etc.
• There will be 1 sighting lap, 3 hot laps, 1 cool-down lap.
• Racing will pause at 12:30 for lunch and resume at 13:00.

If you would like to travel in convoy to the track:
Our road to VKC this year will start at the Sasol garage in Meyersdal just off the R59. We can grab some snacks and a cup of coffee as we take a nice cruise to start a day of some epic driving

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/pfRut8NDMBeL245V6
Start time: 06:30 to leave 07:00.

Please Note:
• Outside food and beverages ARE NOT permitted into the VKC premises, so please bring a little extra cash to take advantage of the restaurant on-site, card facilities are available.
• Social distancing will need to be adhered to at all times.
• Face masks will be required to be worn from all participants at all times except when wearing a helmet.
• NO sharing of helmets will be allowed.
• All drivers are to wear long pants, long sleeve shirts, and closed shoes.
• All cars will be scrutineered on the day, please have a quick look at your car for any issues that can be sorted out before the event.

For any information or questions, you may have, please don’t hesitate to email or call me.

Much love

Post by **GT6** » Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:11 pm

Have we got a final tally of how many cars will be attending?

Post by **nd_s** » Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:36 pm

DieterMK5 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:41 am Hi Guys and Girls

Some more info regarding this weekend’s racing:

Date and time: 25th April from 08:00 – 16:00. We will have a drivers’ briefing at 08:00 and then begin racing promptly at 08:30.
Location: https://g.page/VKARTCLUB?share

The format of racing would be as follows:
• All vehicles will receive a timing transponder in exchange for your driver's license. You can collect your license once the racing has finished. Please be sure to give your transponder back as you will be billed for it should it not be returned.
• There will be a drivers briefing at 8:00.
• There will be 4-5 vehicles on the track at a time, in groups of numbers from 1-5/20-25, etc.
• There will be 1 sighting lap, 3 hot laps, 1 cool-down lap.
• Racing will pause at 12:30 for lunch and resume at 13:00.

If you would like to travel in convoy to the track:
Our road to VKC this year will start at the Sasol garage in Meyersdal just off the R59. We can grab some snacks and a cup of coffee as we take a nice cruise to start a day of some epic driving

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/pfRut8NDMBeL245V6
Start time: 06:30 to leave 07:00.

Please Note:
• Outside food and beverages ARE NOT permitted into the VKC premises, so please bring a little extra cash to take advantage of the restaurant on-site, card facilities are available.
• Each registered driver is allowed 1 crew/mechanic to attend. HOWEVER, this cannot be your significant other/friend/family member who will hold a wrench for you. We will ask them to leave the premises to protect everyone at the event in case of an unannounced SAPS check-up.
• Social distancing will need to be adhered to at all times.
• Face masks will be required to be worn from all participants at all times except when wearing a helmet.
• NO sharing of helmets will be allowed.
• All drivers are to wear long pants, long sleeve shirts, and closed shoes.
• All cars will be scrutineered on the day, please have a quick look at your car for any issues that can be sorted out before the event.

For any information or questions, you may have, please don’t hesitate to email or call me.

Much love

So this means no spectators even tho banner says spectators free

dhirennaidoo · Post by **dhirennaidoo** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:54 am

I foresee a lot of ”on the day" registrations

Vinnige Fanie · Post by **Vinnige Fanie** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:59 pm

What are the classes?

Post by **Rascal69** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 7:59 pm

Some pics I took with my phone .

9000RPM · Post by **9000RPM** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:33 pm

Great pics!

It was a ton of fun and very well run. Thanks to all involved in organising this!

headworks#1 · Post by **headworks#1** » Thu Apr 29, 2021 7:39 am

Yip there was some serious drivers and cars out there. Pity the mini club outnumbered the VW`s
Is there any oficial results.

ace_the_house_cat · Post by **ace_the_house_cat** » Thu Apr 29, 2021 1:12 pm

It's me!

Thanks for inviting us (JCW_The_Club_SA) to an incredible event, VKC with VWCSA is always fun!!!

dhirennaidoo · Post by **dhirennaidoo** » Fri Apr 30, 2021 12:33 am

Thanks comm for another great event!

Was tough while I was still lumped in with the much faster drivers but definitely had fun.

ace_the_house_cat wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 1:12 pm It's me!

Thanks for inviting us (JCW_The_Club_SA) to an incredible event, VKC with VWCSA is always fun!!!

Didn't even notice you!

Vinnige Fanie · Post by **Vinnige Fanie** » Fri Apr 30, 2021 9:53 am

headworks#1 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 7:39 am Yip there was some serious drivers and cars out there. Pity the mini club outnumbered the VW`s
Is there any oficial results.

Don't you know how it works these days, Only free stance events pull the people. How dare you put a hot hatch on a circuit there is no insta likes for that.

9000RPM · Post by **9000RPM** » Fri Apr 30, 2021 2:40 pm

headworks#1 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 7:39 am Yip there was some serious drivers and cars out there. Pity the mini club outnumbered the VW`s
Is there any oficial results.

These are screen grabs off the app that was used on the day. I just removed surnames in case people had issues. No idea of which car is which I'm afraid (except for mine and a couple of others). Admins delete please if you're posting something different or there is a privacy issue.

I think these kinds of events are becoming more and more difficult to pull off as people struggle financially to prep and participate, sponsors are hard to come by, tracks are expensive etc... so again hats off to VWCSA for pulling this one together. It is slim pickings for the other brands which is why there is support from them as well.

Track events are definitely few and far between vs. the park offs, dyno days, drags etc.

Lurking here hoping for more pics of the day (or the official pics)

I didn't get to take many.

Post by **Rascal69** » Fri Apr 30, 2021 3:04 pm

Check Vag cafe on fb , all of Chris’ pics where uploaded this morning . Killer pics .

Vinnige Fanie · Post by **Vinnige Fanie** » Fri Apr 30, 2021 8:19 pm

Definitely need semi slicks to break into the 1 min mark on this track.

Post by **nd_s** » Sat May 01, 2021 8:27 am

Vinnige Fanie wrote: ↑Fri Apr 30, 2021 8:19 pm Definitely need semi slicks to break into the 1 min mark on this track.

Helps you spin round and round and mow lawn

Rommies · Post by **Rommies** » Sun May 02, 2021 9:43 pm

Looked lekker well done!

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Post by **Heisenburg** » Mon May 03, 2021 8:41 am

This past weekend saw the Volkswagen Club of South Africa head out to 2021’s second performance event of the year and one of our favourites: short-track racing at VKC in Vereeniging.

Given the social difficulties we are currently experiencing, we had a good turnout of 35 drivers, piloting everything from the likes of Hondas and Nissans to BMWs and Minis. We also had two eye-catching supercars - a vivid green Mercedes-AMG GT-R and a blood red Porsche 911 Carrera GTS - along with a host of more affordable (and more chuckable) VAGs.

The tone was set for some great racing and one of the first seriously quick drivers out of the block was Jared in his 3.2-liter 8N Audi TT, whose naturally-aspirated motor lit up the track within the first few corners.

Even though the track is a bit small for the supercars to show their true power and speed, we got loads of entertainment from the smaller cars, which impressed more than you may expect. The short track really equalises performance, which meant that despite a breakage on his racecar 135i, we got to see Marco in a stock BMW 320i with only semi-slick tyres outperform himself and stick with AWD cars. The man’s skill and perseverance paid off with a time of 58.937, giving him 2nd place in the RWD class and missing 1st by a mere 0.147 seconds.

Tony’s DC5 Honda Integra Type R was an absolute treat to watch once again, showing us how capable a FWD car can be – he’d go on to set a FWD time that humbled many of the more powerful, more expensive toys out there. Meanwhile, Kylie’s 350Z held the RWD banner high with yet another tight, clean showing through the tricky turns.

We then broke for some lunch served up by the friendly staff at VKC before we were off for the second part of the day. Pieter, the owner of the 911 GTS, decided to let Tony behind the wheel as earlier that day Tony’s Integra was haunting the Porsche on the track. Imagine how quick Tony will be in a German car if he gets to play in the Porsche more often?

As cool as these rides are, we have to mention our old-school VW fanatics Ashley and Nic who showed that even a Mk. 2 Jetta can be fun, fast, or a handful – depending on how you drive it.

All in all, it was a successful day with great weather and no off-track incidents (besides Nic impersonating a Honda on a few occasions and chopping the grass). Nothing represented the diversity of cars at our events more than the top 3 racers, all of which have different drivetrains and come from different parts of the world. Oh, and for a change, none of the top three were turbocharged either:

Winner: Jared Rossouw - Audi TT 3.2 quattro (8N): 58.043
Runner-up: Tony Szabo – Honda Integra Type R (DC5): 58.257
Third Place: Clinton Pather - BMW Z4 (E85): 58.790

A couple of honourable mentions:

1. The WRC Couple’s Polo That Could – It was great seeing a couple have so much fun in a stock standard Polo, which truly proves that you can have fun in any car. We hope this encourages more of our followers and members to join our track days - regardless of the level of performance.

2. The Crazy Mini – Of all the cars on circuit, this Mini was surely one of the most entertaining and one of the most spiritedly driven - so much so that it ran on three wheels through most of the corners, catching up to cars with way more power.

We had a blast hosting this and can’t wait to do it again. Keep an eye on our socials to stay abreast of our upcoming events so you don’t miss out on our next get-together, be it social or performance. Cheers and thanks from the committee, and we’ll see you at see you at our May social Carwash Event.