May
5
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Race-Scirocco in its element around the Nürburgring-Nordschleife
The new Volkswagen Scirocco race version, the road-going version of which is launched on the market in autumn, was immediately in its element around the demanding Nürburgring-Nordschleife.
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Apr
21
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Local interest to attend the 24th Annual Vintage Volkswagen Club of America, Golden Gate Chapter’s Spring Meet seemed lackluster. I too was quick to jump on the bandwagon of nay sayers. I have also ruled out the Madera Spring Fling too. Then again it doesn’t take much to persuade me to go to yet another VW event. |
Story by Greg Urrutia “BadDogRacing”
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Apr
10
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Even though it falls on a Wednesday, I was excited to hear other like minded local VW owners were making plans to participate in the Nor Cal Leg of Treffen-X. I put together a plan to organize a cruise starting in Sacramento to eventually meet up with the main body of the 2008 Treffen-X Caravan. |
Story and Photos by Greg Urrutia “BadDogRacing”
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Apr
8
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Had a phenomenal time at the Niello Volkswagen Ranch Run to benefit the “Ride To Walk” foundation. Bravo to all the Niello staff that worked so hard to put this together. |
Story by Greg Urrutia “BadDogRacing”
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Mar
3
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VOLKSWAGEN IN GENEVA: INTERNATIONAL DEBUT OF THE NEW SCIROCCO
Sporty and innovative – The Scirocco with adaptive chassis control and 7-speed DSG
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Feb
27
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This High Performance Fuel System is installed in a Type 2.
Installation in other VW models will be similar. |
Story and Photos by Greg Urrutia “BadDogRacing”
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Feb
18
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Thanks to all that made it out to the first NASA race of 2008. I am currently working on a Race Report that should be ready in a few days. In the meantime, here is a brief summary of the Race: |
Story by Greg Urrutia “BadDogRacing”
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Feb
14
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Volkswagen of America and SCCA Pro Racing have announced the eight dates comprising the 2008 schedule of the new Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup race series. |
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Feb
8
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It was evident Saturday morning that it snowed all night. A peak outside confirmed a couple more Buses had found their way to the Cold Creek Lodge. It was fridge cold and it seemed that no one was moving too fast. |
Story by Greg Urrutia “BadDogRacing”
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Feb
8
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22 Buses had gathered at the Rampaging spot to take on the rigors of the 2008 Shasta Snow Trip. Our fearless leader, “kombisutra” addressed the group in an impromptu drivers meeting that took place around 4:30am on Friday morning. No maps were available and the instructions were to run the same route as last year. |
Story by Greg Urrutia “BadDogRacing”
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