In this issue you will find: CARS Drag Race Cars For this issue #56, we decided to do a ‘Drag-Race Special’ featuring all 15 cars of the BDRA - Belgian Drag Race Association club, with:- Flying Bug 16- 8710 Motorsport- Tabasco- Black Pearl- Speed Shack- Wild Child- Big Bad Wolf- Jo’s ‘66- Muppet Racer- Banana Split- Wilmus’ In Progress- Purple Storm- Since 1988 Living on ‘The Edge’ Vito Versluys is a dragstrip regular, Let’s have a closer look at his BDRA ‘54 Oval we had the honour of displaying at the AirMighty Show 2023. The oldest Three FourWe are getting the full story from Lee Hedges on his very early ‘62. BDRA’s Mister T For the last 10 years, Fabrice “Fullgaz” has been the caretaker of this iconic car which has made its mark on the drag racing world since the 1990s. 1955 Rail Bulli An original Bulli, but with no steering wheel. Klv-20, a version built for rails. SHOWS European Bug-In #10This year, the EBI event celebrated its 10th anniversary, which made it extra special for the thousands of VW enthusiasts who came from far and wide to take part in this unique nostalgia-themed drag racing weekend.Scandinavian Cal Look & ClassicFollow us to Gardermoen Airport, which today is the fastest dragstrip in Europe, for a weekend of automotive revelry. This year brought around 800 VWs and a few Porsches, as well as 1,500 visitors to enjoy this SCC Event.Bug Run #40Premiering in 1984, and now 40 years! This edition became a special, unique and memorable weekend in Scandinavia without any doubt. Let us tell you all about this 40th edition here at Mantorp Park’s racetrack in Sweden that took place on 7-8-9 June, 2024.Le Bug Show, Spa 2024The 29th edition of the Bug Show on the Spa-Francorchamps race circuit brought together thousands of visitors who came together and celebrated their passion for air-cooled VWs.Clastres Dragway, Trophée DragsterEnticed by this quarter-mile strip, racers from all over Europe travel three times a year to the small village of Clastres in northern France....and more!European VW Show CalendarMost European air-cooled VW shows listed on one page.Hebmüller Build - Part 4Part 4 of the Hebmüller build. The car is starting to look like a car again... Most metalwork on the body has been done, placed and welded in position.El Dub’s Nostalgia ColumnLooking back at the preparation and successful European Bug-In #10 weekend, starting with our 5th edition of the traditional Nostalgia ‘Wild Custom’ expo tent. Did you visit us there?
