Volks Fest 2002
 
     
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Preparation

For 2002, the Club made the move to Colley Reserve Glenelg. This site is very popular with South Australians and always attracts plenty of through traffic. It is close to the beach front and only a short walk from the shops of Glenelg's Jetty Road, with its wonderful tram service and a superb selection of 7 day shops.
 

The Festival Programme

The 2002 Festival ran from Friday 1st November to Sunday 3rd: Friday night - Club Dinner; Saturday night - Drags, Adelaide International Raceway; Sunday - VolksFest.

Adelaide laid on a typical spring day - clear blue skies and temperatures in the mid to upper 20's. The fine weather was a fitting reward for the interstate visitors who made the journey to Adelaide - including Rod Penrose, Ivy & Cario Martin and a host of others.
 

The Cars

The festival marked the first outing for a number of member's cars: Jon Kruger with his Oval, modified to the same style and specs as that run by his father 20 years prior; Shane Hinton with his two tone Split Window Kombi Van; Tom Laube with his rag top; Paul Robert's with his beetle. A couple of the more special project cars on display were David O'Connor's Beetle and Barry Lord's D&S.Rod Penrose's drag beetle was on display after putting on a stunning performance at the Drags on the Friday night.

 

Trophy Winners

To broaden the appeal of the event, the Club added a number of extra "General" trophies: Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Rat Look, Best Daily Driver. These complemented the traditional Concourse awards for best standard and custom. Prize winners on the day were:

 

Concourse Standard 1st Place (Intervolks) - Daniel Pluess.

Concourse Modified 1st Place (Intervolks) - Jon Kruger.

Concourse Standard 2nd Place (Lord's Manor Builders) - Shane Hinton.

Concourse Modified 2nd Place (Lord's Manor Builders) - Walter D'Adddario

Concourse Standard 3rd Place (Volksauto) - Ivy & Caro Marton (NSW)

Concourse Modified 3rd Place (Volksauto) - Jim Metcalfe

Best Engineered (VolksCare) - Rod Penrose.

Roy Williams Trophy (VolksAuto) - Shane Hinton.

Best Unfinished Project (The Volks Shop) - Barry Lord.

Best Display1st (Volksfactory) - Craig Shinkfield.

Best Display 2nd (Vee Dub Centre) - Nat Gohl.

Peoples Choice 1st (DeBiasi Auto Repairs) - Jon Kruger.

Peoples Choice 2nd (V&T Motors) - Shane hinton.

Peoples Choice 3rd (Solitaire Motors) - Jim Metcalfe.

Sound Off (Banana Boys) - Daniel Wade.

 

Thanks

The Volks Enthusiasts Club of SA cordially thanks its sponsors, without whom the event could not be held. Members are encouraged to check out the companies listed above and patronise their business when ever possible. Special thanks also to the committee and office bearers for their tireless efforts in putting the show together and to all who brought their cars along - both local and interstate.

 

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