Used to run a 69 Beetle in autocrosses put on by the SCCA chapter in Plattsburgh, New York. Great fun. Even more fun was in the wintertime, when we’d have them on the ice out on Lake Champlain.
@@spankthemonkey3437 So, I would like to think that the Light Weight of the VW Beetle would win the day, but unfortunately these Mazda's don't weigh much more, and they have 2 to 3 times the horsepower, so I am taking steps to move beyond the entry level so I can make modifications to increase HP a bit. Also the gear ratios are a problem. For the short courses, the Mazdas stay in 2nd gear and can rev to 7000 RPM. Right now I am looking at ways to get above the red line of 4200 RPM and also get a different 2nd gear ratio
Used to run a 69 Beetle in autocrosses put on by the SCCA chapter in Plattsburgh, New York. Great fun.
Even more fun was in the wintertime, when we’d have them on the ice out on Lake Champlain.
Running on ice sounds incredible !!
Outstanding video!!
Thanks man !! I am still working on my 71 VW, but this was the last session of the season. I still need to replace those DARNED Ball Joints :)
@@pawleymediaconsultantsllc5I know HP doesn't always win the races specially on small tracks like this how did your time compare
@@spankthemonkey3437 So, I would like to think that the Light Weight of the VW Beetle would win the day, but unfortunately these Mazda's don't weigh much more, and they have 2 to 3 times the horsepower, so I am taking steps to move beyond the entry level so I can make modifications to increase HP a bit. Also the gear ratios are a problem. For the short courses, the Mazdas stay in 2nd gear and can rev to 7000 RPM. Right now I am looking at ways to get above the red line of 4200 RPM and also get a different 2nd gear ratio
...and they looked at me funny when I showed up in my '96 Sunfire GT all slammed out and ready to track. :D
Too cool!
#dublife
#VWuberallen
Looks fun
Nice run
Nice
Go bug go
Essa carroceria não é do 1971
Este es un VW Escarabajo 1971 100%