Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: hartis@live.com.au
Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 09:43:28 +1000
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 2011 Nationals Sunday May 22, 2011
Those guys should go and see a optometrist to do something against short sightlessness. For my part, I will enjoy a Syncro weekend at South West Rocks, good wine, good (Syncro) company, happy hours. How good is Valla in comparison...
Hart
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Kofahl
Sent: Saturday, 14 May 2011 9:13 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 2011 Nationals Sunday May 22, 2011
I have received a response today regarding the VW Nationals and the missing "VW Factory Offroad Watercooled" Category, which was been awarded to VW T3 Syncros in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
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The special display and category last year was there because of the
anniversary, this year the T3 Syncros should simply be entered into the
"11 Transporter T3 - 1981 to 1992 - All" category.
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This is inaccurate. Whilst there was a special display last year, the category was also there in 2008, 2009. Previously in 2007 Rick's Syncro won the "T3 All years Std & Modified category" in the absence of the "VW Factory Offroad Watercooled"
So, VW Factory Offroad Watercooled is now scrapped? (I guess it has become the Tiguan / Touareg / Amarok category)
Note, Class 11 also puts us (Syncros) in the aircooled category, which the vehicles obviously are not, and would also preclude Syncros from entering 17 "Factory Off-road - Air-cooled"
Basically as I see it, Syncros are 'Persona non-grata" now at the Nationals. Time for our own "SyncNation" methinks...
Mark.
On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 11:14 PM, Mark Kofahl <markkofahl@gmail.com> wrote:
I haven't checked yet this year - can this be confirmed?? No Syncro / water-cooled Offroad (Ie Syncro/Tiguan/touareg/Golf Country) category?
Maybe we need to run our own Carpark Cup?
- Cleanest Syncro
- Dirtiest Syncro
- Most Accessorised Syncro
- Least Accessorised Syncro
Think up some more categories and we should get a good turnout and everyone go home smiling :-)
Mark
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On 09/05/2011, at 8:11 PM, Ben <bencroft96@yahoo.com> wrote:
Skot,Ken,Mark and all.I just had a look at the list of catergories and there isnt a class specific for Syncros.There is a T3 all class,not even offroad watercooled.Skot this means your up against Phills Ute if he brings it.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@...> wrote:
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> So if that was the case, then this issue will repeat again this year, hence my suggestion that a carpark group hug of beasts as being the only practical alternative. The flasher vans can still pay the extra and get onto "hallowed turf" for the competition, the mere mortals of us can just kick up our heels outside!
> Just make sure you bring enough coffee so we can all wet the doka!
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> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
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> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 2011 Nationals Sunday May 22, 2011
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> Regrettably last year the president made some negative remarks to me, peppered with language that some individuals would find offensive, about the extraordinary inconvenience it presented to the organisers. I do not share this view. I would have preferred a 'Thanks for organising a display & lineup, and next year could we try doing it a little differently'
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> If Mark has the contacts and could find out where they plan to put us that would be great.It was a great day last year,but I dont see the point of going with my bus if we are going to be put out in the carpark or out in some back paddock.I will be there with or without the Syncro.
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> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@> wrote:
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> > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 2011 Nationals Sunday May 22, 2011
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