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Well here we go… there will be at least 3 beetles mixing it up with the other Manufacturers in the Tin Top races this Saturday! (3 other cars were within a millimeter of being ready - but will be there for Brands Hatch in November!)

Simon’s Car spent this morning on the Rolling Road, dialing in the carbs and Air/Fuel - and made a total of 8 successful runs on the Dyno at full chat! (Which is somewhat of a relief / minor reassurance!) - Now we have a day (Friday) to finish the pre-race preps on the ‘Monster’ beetle - Relocate Battery (90% done!), Fit FIA Kill switch (and external pull) - grommet those pesky accidental/redundant holes in the bulk heads - Wire up the High Intensity Rear Light - Wire up the 3 Quart Accumulator - Re-fit the Tow-Eyes -  put on the novice sticker!

Craig’s Car - All done - with the exception of a frigging brake issue which will be resolved tomorrow (Friday)

and we are all keen to see the other beetle which is running a highly tuned 1600cc motor that is making humungous horses way up the rev-range - can’t wait to hear that screaming like a banshee! (This is one to watch!)

Cheers for all your support.. we are getting there (remember we are doing this off our own backs, for fun (and a little bit of ‘red mist’ competition on occasion I am sure!), and now that we are getting out on track, we hope to start attracting some more sponsors and even more cars to the grid! See you Saturday Trackside