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21:50

We have posted today's gallery which contains 75 pictures and can be seen by clicking here.

We have also posted the drivers summary from the timing system which is in xls format and can be downloaded by clicking here.

16:55

Bruce Collins ran 12.52/105 and Marc Taylor with 11.645/123.04 closed the day. We'll post the top 10 results and our photo gallery when we are back at base.

16:15

Be sure to watch the streaming video tomorrow when the VWDRC are organising a VW Pro and a VW Sportsman shootout in the afternoon. Paul Jackson made a big improvement to 12.4143/119.79 without any hops off the startline, it's what testing's all about...David Lee ran 10.1191/135.71, run number 9, with eight in the 10.1-10.2 range. Charlie Roberts' new VW Up! went 14.3660/93.70. Markus Welte slowed after a 1.52 60ft but next to him Carl Goldsmith went PB in the 'silver machine' to a 11.4605 123.16, well done Carl! Markus Welte sped to a 8.2515/177.81 new PB, well done Markus! Markus Hegna then went 8.8646/164.82 for a new PB, well done Markusx2! Charlie Roberts into the 13s for the first time, Adrian Solly to 11.5138/132.12. Some great performances as approach the 5pm cut-off. Next up Rob Garvey v James Hodson, James to a 11.5630/126.27 as Rob slowed to a 25s time. Mike Whittaker to a 10.3467/139.44 in the FWD manually shifted Caddy. Sam Levett (L33) v John Mills, John pushed back as Sam ran a 12.4002/109.34. Jose san Martin then on his sixth pass had the transmission seize and needed a trolley recovery. So it was right lane only and Phil Unsworth in the Nova went 13.03/106.89 on what looked like an easy pass.

15:50

Dave Lea on his 10th run went 13.0795/110.83 (best today 12.0744/115.82). Markus Hegna went 8.9502/166.03 (1.4634), his best so far today. Jose San Martin on his fourth run went 9/.287/139, a tenth off his best today. Dan Jacobs on his 15th run went slower but note that 11 of these runs were in the nines, a very impressive achievement. David Lea also on his 11th run went 12.6059/109.10. John Mills stopped on track and needed recovery. Rob Carter on 11 runs, 10.9431/128.66 very impressive for a Mk1 Passat (with Cossie power). On Dan Jacobs' 16th run he went 9.7935/141.13, so 12 runs in the nines in one day. SPR events manager James Forster came out in his Duster, destined for Pro ET, and ran 9.6386/138.18, with parachute pull. Michael Letts and Dave Cherrett followed, 14.822/93 and 10.3223/118.35. Steve Metcalf and Ian Huggan, Ian pulling away to 11.6718/117.41.

14:50

14:35

Markus Hegna did a 9.219/148.12 solo run, followed by Graeme Freeman v Matt Attwood, 15.4636/84.58 to 11.5340/113.61. Then welcome back Ian Huggan who had a break for a few upgrades and came back six years later, his first run a 13.9457/77.73 easy go. Dave Cherrett went 10.9697/108.54 giving rise to suspicions he is practising for a 10.90 dial in. Joe Bristow then ran a 12.640/113 in his daily driver Volvo which we are told has a turbo from the Golvo.

Adrian Solly v Carl Goldsmith in his silver car, close race and Adrian first with 11.6934/123.04 to 12.9816/100.93. Next, a spot of track prep.

14:15

Marc Taylor v John Mills, 12.1210/123.72 to 13.2297/96.65 followed by a track inspection in John's lane. Then Becki Turnock v Paul Walklate, 14.2090/ 98.61 to 15.3719/92.87, Morgan Wilson v Paul Jackson with Paul getting off the line better but smoking to a 13.5805/104.67 to Morgan's 19s pass. Fi Sinclair then waited patiently in her 'Out of the Blue' Beetle and ran a single to 15.433/82. James Hodson then ran a 10.749/126.62 against Justin Folley. Paul Jordan v Kevin Strawford resulted in a huge plume of smoke behind Paul's Polo and a slowing 11.9735/73.79 to 13.8788/110.54. Track check ensued.

13:45

1. Hubert Strengberger 7.709/182.06
2. Markus Welte 8.4966/171.73
3. Markus Hegna 9.0692/163.62
4. David Lee 9.1157156.80
5. Julian Bayer 9.4302/145.21
6. Dan Jacobs 9.7084/142.91
7. Richie Webb 9.8028/123.84

13:00

Paul Jordan v Jamie Lockyer, Paul pulling away to 10.016/143.36 to 12.893/108. Gareth Bates v Bruce Harvey, a pair of 14s passes. Lee Brown v Justin Folley, 13.8268/94.28 to to 16.5689/86.83. David Lea (12.8795/110.95), Paul Walklate (15.6569/95.08), Justin Folley (15.6569/95.08), Markus Hegna (9.0692/163.62) all ran solo passes with Bruce Harvey v Gareth Bates (14s passes) and David Lea v Jose Leite (12.0744/115.82 to 14.4905/63.83) finished the morning's action. We are now on a 30 minute break.

12:25

Paul Jordan in his Polo to a 10.4739/123.08 off the trailer. Then Paul Jackson's yellow Lupo v Rob Carter, Paul with traction issues as Rob went 12.078/122.18. Oly Whitehouse V Mike Whittaker's Caddy 14.1 to 10.648/136.09. Paul Bargate 12.408/108.05 v Morgan Wilson 19.16/67. Lee Cordery 14.719/94.09 as Paul Walklate was pushed back. A pair later, Dan Jacobs went 9.8013/141.12 in his RS3. Matt Attwood v Graeme Freeman, Matt with a V8 in his fastback going 11.4809/114.32 to Graeme's 17.1. Then Dave Cherrett in the Dark Revenger v Lee Cordery, Dave lifting the front wheels to a 10.627/116.41 to 14.7. First run of the day for John Mills' small rear window turbo Beetle v Fi Sinclair, John getting squirrely at 300ft to 15.477/92.93 to Fi's 16.8. Bruce Kopasz 12.1421/117.29 for his first run of the day, we think a PB, well done Bruce! Jamie Lockyer 12.165/113.33 and 12.2521/110.29 on two solo passes. James Hodson v Dan Jacobs, 10.5524/134.44 to a off-throttle 12.564 for Dan. Simon Martin's compound Mk4 Golf spun the tyres to a 13.7814/101.27. Then Paul Bargate v Lee Brown, 12.176/109.87 to 14.156/93. Gareth Bates v Paul Walklate 15.186/96 to 15.342/89.40. Bruce Harvey got a full run in to 14.465/96. Graham Fairhead v Justin Folley 12.334/119.50 to 19.01.

12:15

Adrian Solly v Marc Taylor, Adrian to a 11.658/122.08 to 13.045/122.50. Ben Mace bogging off the line in his FWD A3 to 15.615/89.23. Then John Brewster v Richie Webb, Richie on a 1.160 60ft then wandering around the track to an off the throttle 11.919/78.68. Rob Garvey v James Rhodes, 12.1121/111.49 to 16.8109/92.51. Andy Turner came out in his Audi TT to a first run 15.859/94.25. Dave Crowhurst in his Camaro then went 10.289/131.36 arrow-straight. Julian Bayer from Germany in his 16v Turbo Golf went 9.4302/145.21 for a new PB, well done Julian! Morgan Wilson v Polly Judge, Polly getting there first. Hubert Strengberger in his run went 7.770/182.06 with some smoke at the top end, 1.241 60ft and much celebrating by the team, well done Hubert!

11:55

11:35

Markus Hegna from Germany in his Turbo Impression Golf v Adrian Solly, Markus 9.158/158.47 off the trailer, 1.511 to 60ft, well done Markus! Adrian 14.33/107.66. Rob Carter v Becki Turnock 13.542/123 to 14.180/100.04.

Lewis MacDougall in the Ecotune Golf v Rob Garvey, 10.117/134 to 11.927 for Rob. Rob Carter 10.561/128 big improvement v Lowri Anslow. Then another overseas entrant the flourescent Golf of Markus Welte to 8.4966/171.73, awesome run for a stock looking car! Then Paul Bargate in his Scirocco v Lee Brown, 12.187 to 13.808. Rob Garvey v Carl Goldsmith (in his usual red Golf) 11.814/115 to 12.078/137 for the FWD car of Carl. Mewcomer Gareth Bates in his TT 15.162/92.54 v Bruce Harvey. Bruce stopped on track, stranded with parts breakage suspected and had to be pushed back.

11:15

Becki Turnock v Carl Goldsmith in one of two Golfs he has brought along, Carl's silver Golf going 12.591/113.57, not bad for a backup car, to Becki's 14.240. Rob Garvey v Michael Letts 12.4995 to 15.424. Bobby Bola v Adrian Solly 14.9419 to 13.2598, then Wayne Gill for his first run in his potent blue Audi RS3, 1.616 to 60ft 10.521/131.39 at the stripe. Simon Martin with his compound turbo Golf (422hp on the dyno) to a 13.22/113 checkout. Lee Brown (Golf Mk2) v Michael Letts 13.904 to 15.287. Joe Bristow in his road Volvo, the Golvo having broken with a 12.807/115.31 against Dan Jacobs' 9.7742/142.02. Then David Lee with the MRC Tuning Golf to a straight as a dye 9.2610/154.14.

11:00

Steve Metcalf in a neat Baja Bug v Michael Letts, then Tom Davies with a lot of smoke. Dave Cherrett in Dark Revenger 10.3565/117.13 first run of year, good to see you back Dave. Martin Ayton v Richie Webb, Richie with the exhaust heading out of the rear seat area and a ginormous turbo, Richie 1.31 60ft to a 9.8028/123.84. Then Luke Haslam (C76) v Graham Fairhead 14.8 to 12.1. John Southgate v Rob Carter's Passat, Rob 11.685/125.18 to 13.52 for John. Morgan Wilson v Dan Jacobs, 9.7583/141.63 for Dan to 20s for Morgan. Polly Judge in a cabriolet v John Brewster who was one of the VWDRC founders, both 17s. Becki Turnock v Steve Metcalf's Baja Bug, 13.76 to 19.81, Becki with a new engine. Ben Mace v Jose Leite (888) 14.58 to a smokey 12.00. Jamie Lockyer in his Jetta 12.995/105.39. Then Martin Ayton v Oly Whitehouse, 14.49 to 16.64. John Southgate v Lowri Anslow (another blue Baja Bug) 13.26 to 21.36. Then a repeat match-up of Morgan Wilson and Dan Jacobs, Dan 1.526 60 ft and 9.8116/140.32 to 19.8 for Morgan.

10:35

Dan Jacobs 9.7999/142.97 in his Audi RS3, great run for a stock looking AWD car. Nathan Francis 14.59/97.23 in his second run, Lee Cordery 14.7825/94.68. Martin Ayton's first run in his Scirocco was 14.231/95.28, commentator Luke said 'Work to do'. Morgan Wilson in her Beetle went for her second run, a gentle 22s familiarity run. Luke Haslam v Nathan Francis, then John Southgate 13.614/100.82 v Justin Folley who broke on track in his Team Bubble Racing Mk2 Golf. On hold for a brief clean-up in the left lane.

10:15

Lee Cordery's Leon ran 14.4872/96.50 followed by 14.7510/92.36, he is tuned by Tuning Technics in Essex. Julian Bayer from Germany was next in his Golf, 10.0903/145.73, great start but car has run as quick as 9.57 back in Germany.

Graham Fairhead in the Fastback to a nice straight 11.8890/119.49. Then Stacey Fenton went 12.2639/122.15 in his AWD Audi A3, a good start. Morgan Wilson in her maiden run in the yellow 'Havoc' Beetle, always good to see racers graduate from Junior Dragster, and Morgan is a budding journalist too. Michael Letts' second run 15.449/92.74. Dan Jacobs' third run was 9.8118/142.56, his best yet today. Nathan Francis' Mk1 Golf then went 14.3962/99.92 with a new setup (MC). Kevin Strawford 12.71/110 for a new PB, well done Kevin! James Hodson back after a five year break, 10.8722/132.05, probably no nitrous. Tom Davies v Lee Cordery (45) 14.388 to 15.040.

09:55

The first to run is Hubert Strengberger from Austria. His Audi TT is prepared by HST Turbotuning and reportedly produces 1588hp. He is alongside an Audi RS3 with 'Awesome' along the side driven by Dan Jacobs. 8.0585/139.89 for Hubert against the 10.0543/139.81 for the Awesome RS3. Next is Aaron Roberts 11.91/116, followed by (277) David Lea (VR60C.com) 12.257/115.91. Then Lewis from Ecotune in a Golf Mk7 R with hybrid turbo and auto box producing 10.168/135.68, his PB. Dan Jacobs 9.844/141.46 on his second pass in the RS3.

Michael Letts then went 16.0528/90.83 in his Skoda Fabia, followed by the 277 diesel Leon. Lewis from Ecotune's second run was 10.2528/131.35 (L1). Aaron Roberts went 11.8726/117.30. A Seat Leon 'Kustard', which we will get the driver ID later, went 13.1237/111.36 on his second pass. Rob Carter ran 13.385/113.46 in his beautiful blue Passat powered by Cosworth.

09:20

Good morning and welcome to our coverage of Thursday of the VWDRC Drag Days, sponsored by John Woolfe Racing. This is an event organised by VWDRC which has been open for pre-entry to all racers. It is being held under Covid-19 secure rules which means that for today there won't be spectators. However there will be streaming video coverage courtesy of VWDRC's Facebook channel.

The weather is dry and cloudy. Humidity is 78% and temperature 20 degrees rising later to 27 degrees. The wind is 7mph. So we have good conditions for racing.

Eurodragster.com's coverage plan is for a live report, highlighting personal bests and anything noteworthy on-track. At various stages of the day we will provide a leader-board of the best runs, and at the end of the day compile a list of the top racers. Kirstie will be providing a gallery at the end of the day

A big hello to all Eurodragsterholics that are following today's coverage. We'll be back shortly after 09:30 when the action is due to commence.