|
Title: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: Jo Clifford on June 12, 2010, 17:49:59 pm It has never happened before, they havent displayed any cars from our scene, but we have 1 aircooled beetle in the museum and after classic there will be another, yesterday we delivered Underdog 2 to the museum and even got to drive it in, It was cool to look round and see people crowding to take pictures as it was reversed in.
Tommorow we will deliver Tar Babe after its day at classic so next time you visit pomona for the swap meet or any other excuse that you need, go check out the museum and try to make sure they know you came to see the Volkswagens, as they may want a couple more if there is interest in them being there, we took a couple of pictures as we moved it into it's temporary spot. Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: speedwell on June 12, 2010, 18:12:48 pm nice recognition, for our hobby
but are their staying at the museum for long ??? i hope they will be at ebi#4 Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: Black Sheep on June 12, 2010, 18:15:04 pm Very cool , nice to see vw's being recconised for their part in drag racing history 8)
Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: Jo Clifford on June 12, 2010, 18:17:10 pm nice recognition, for our hobby They will be there till March, this leaves enough time for get them back to Scotland and ready for EBI4.but are their staying at the museum for long ??? i hope they will be at ebi#4 Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: speedwell on June 12, 2010, 18:19:13 pm nice recognition, for our hobby They will be there till March, this leaves enough time for get them back to Scotland and ready for EBI4.but are their staying at the museum for long ??? i hope they will be at ebi#4 Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: Rick Meredith on June 12, 2010, 18:57:21 pm Verv VERY cool!
Thanks to Russell and crew for loaning the cars! Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: Jo Clifford on June 14, 2010, 06:42:55 am After winning Best Race Car at the Classic today, we took Tar Babe to the NHRA museum to join Underdog2.
Tomorrow both cars will be moved to a more prominent position by the entrance, but for now they are in the Main Hall Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: beatnik beetle on June 14, 2010, 10:01:28 am I have to say that all of us at Planet Paintbox are humbled to have two cars that we have had a hand in at the museum, It's a great place and really worth visiting. I don't think there has ever been another single make of car that has given "the front engined " boys such a run for their money ;) I hope this gives some credit to all of the people who "created" the performance and aftermarket VW industry that we all still get to enjoy today. it's a shame that some of the founders of the industry are no longer with us to finally see some exceptance to the work and innovation that has been carried out over the last 50 (PLUS?) years...
It would be nice to see a cabinet in there full of VW trinkets and lets hope we get to see more historic VW racecars in the museum in the future - hey maybe it helps that Tony Thacker is an ex-pat :o)...Personally I think we should all be very proud that the NHRA have "excepted" these funny little german cars with the engines in the back - into the fold - so to speak and again a big Thank you to Russell...you have made some Essex boys very Happy! Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: flatfire on June 14, 2010, 10:34:19 am Just read the feature in Ultra. The photos are awesome and getting a place in the museum is great recognition for our passion.
Well done to everyone involved. :) Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: jamiep_jamiep on June 14, 2010, 12:42:11 pm Oh man, somewhere else I need to visit before I croak... well done to everyone involved for racing the profile of the VW world and the people who pioneered it.
AWESOME. Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: MacRavens on June 14, 2010, 16:00:49 pm That's really funny how things happend ! And I am so happy it hampend !
Last April I was in California for the Bug-In and like last year, I took the opportunity to interview some pioneers in drag racing and other important figures from Palm Springs to Hawaii to complete the second part of the European Bug In 3 documentary "Back in the Days too" ! EBI DVD we devoted this time to the first Gassers Pioneers. ;D Stephane Szantaï came with me to the appointment, took three weeks before, to interview Greg Sharp the historian of the NHRA Museum in Pomona. After the interview, we met also Tony Thacker, head of the museum. During the discussion we heard he was open to VW (he raced in europe in the seventies) and the collection showed to the visitors was now maide to change more often than before. Stephan suggested two cars... you see here. Stephane came the same week to shoot in front of the same museum TarBabe for Ultra VW. Small world, nice cars, cool museum :) Mike Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: Ole on June 15, 2010, 19:40:28 pm AMAZING!
It's good to see these cars getting the attention they deserve! Saludos, Ole Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: Rick Meredith on June 15, 2010, 20:03:49 pm It would be neat if someone put together a low-key gathering there where we could get a a couple hundred VWs in the parking lot on a Saturday or Sunday.
Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: jonathan on June 15, 2010, 20:35:43 pm It would be neat if someone put together a low-key gathering there where we could get a a couple hundred VWs in the parking lot on a Saturday or Sunday. Great idea Rick,now if you could do that at the start of september when I'm over there on holiday it would be even cooler! 8)Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: louisb on June 15, 2010, 20:46:27 pm Wow that is really great guys. Grats to Russell for getting those rebuilt.
--louis Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: Lids on June 15, 2010, 21:16:02 pm On a slightly separate note, was there and old VW gasser on display down in Florida at some point?
Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: Lee.C on June 16, 2010, 00:00:17 am Cool ;D
Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: deano on June 16, 2010, 00:15:01 am On a slightly separate note, was there and old VW gasser on display down in Florida at some point? As far as I know, Garlit's Museum never had any VW gassers, although there is/was a Ghia and his own Split-Window sedan on display... Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on June 16, 2010, 06:15:57 am Did anyone notice the Dean Lowry plaque on the wall at the museum. It is posted on your left as you go into the building plaques are all around near the ceiling. It has been there for the last ten years. Frenchy Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: Rennsurfer on June 16, 2010, 06:31:34 am As far as I know, Garlit's Museum never had any VW gassers, although there is/was a Ghia and his own Split-Window sedan on display... Very cool. I still have my copy of VW & Porsche magazine that featured Don G. and his black Split. Title: Re: Volkswagens in the NHRA museum at Pomona Post by: MacRavens on June 16, 2010, 09:04:31 am Did anyone notice the Dean Lowry plaque on the wall at the museum. It is posted on your left as you go into the building plaques are all around near the ceiling. It has been there for the last ten years. Frenchy We only saw a Fastback on a cover mag and the Empi sticker on the bench... ! Hum, Doctor detail you said ;) |