whats your opinion on the show

[08jettas]

^thats a big reason why I stayed home !

[ramon.]

Would be nice to have the cars judged by people who know what they are looking at as well. I dont even know how many times I got the "wtf are you talking about" face from my judge. He was pretty clueless.

I honestly think the problem with the show is German Squad.

Quote, originally posted by Joel Goodson »

I honestly think the problem with the show is German Squad.

this.

I've been around the vw scene in the tristate area for almost 20 years......

About 10 years ago, I don't recall if it was issues within the Central Jersey club, or issues with the promoters/track, or if it was just the progression of things with so many more water cooled cars attending the show...the german squad started judging the show.

and it's all been down hill from there...

Not to mention that the O.G. members of the germansquad who were actually decent guys either left the club due to drama or were asked to leave over the years....

the last few years has seen the return of the Central Jersey judges at least for the aircooled cars..... (If you think the Squad is clueless about watercooled cars, they are brain dead when it comes to aircooled)

In walking around this show I overheard constant foul mouthed people yelling at each other, I saw people smoking weed, obnoxious music blaring from cars all day, as well as the dj booth, public drinking & intoxication, a fight, and other crap.....

this is supposed to be a family environment

This show needs to be Un-Ghetto-fied if it's ever going to see it's original glory....

I'm sure this would hold some weight IF German Squad still had anything what so ever to do with this show.. But, considering they have been officially finished with it since spring show n go last year.

There is a new club doing the show, and they are trying their best to bring it back. People dont realize how much work go into running a show of that size until they have something to do with the show.

[spool'n up 1.8t]

I'm sure this would hold some weight IF German Squad still had anything what so ever to do with this show.. But, considering they have been officially finished with it since spring show n go last year.

There is a new club doing the show, and they are trying their best to bring it back. People dont realize how much work go into running a show of that size until they have something to do with the show.

x2

[J BYRD]

i read online somewhere that admission was 15 but when i got to the gate and the guy said 20 i was like wtf....and it sucked like usual...

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Quote, originally posted by Joel Goodson »

I honestly think the problem with the show is German Squad.

this.

I've been around the vw scene in the tristate area for almost 20 years......

About 10 years ago, I don't recall if it was issues within the Central Jersey club, or issues with the promoters/track, or if it was just the progression of things with so many more water cooled cars attending the show...the german squad started judging the show.

and it's all been down hill from there...

Not to mention that the O.G. members of the germansquad who were actually decent guys either left the club due to drama or were asked to leave over the years....

the last few years has seen the return of the Central Jersey judges at least for the aircooled cars..... (If you think the Squad is clueless about watercooled cars, they are brain dead when it comes to aircooled)

In walking around this show I overheard constant foul mouthed people yelling at each other, I saw people smoking weed, obnoxious music blaring from cars all day, as well as the dj booth, public drinking & intoxication, a fight, and other crap.....

this is supposed to be a family environment

This show needs to be Un-Ghetto-fied if it's ever going to see it's original glory....

especially this! "In walking around this show I overheard constant foul mouthed people yelling at each other, I saw people smoking weed, obnoxious music blaring from cars all day, as well as the dj booth, public drinking & intoxication, a fight, and other crap.....

this is supposed to be a family environment

This show needs to be Un-Ghetto-fied if it's ever going to see it's original glory...."

[sunney]

i think it was well worth . enjoy it .

[ArcticFox]

I went didn't really care for that much. I'm glad I didn't bring my nephew that likes cars. Also I found out the VW community doesn't car about having a car built for auto-x and actual racing seemed more about airbags, subs, & tint.

[alenmartin16]

it is so expensive

[dubidoobs]

I'm sure this would hold some weight IF German Squad still had anything what so ever to do with this show.. But, considering they have been officially finished with it since spring show n go last year.

There is a new club doing the show, and they are trying their best to bring it back. People dont realize how much work go into running a show of that size until they have something to do with the show.

you took the words right out of my mouth...thanks, Ramon!!!!

can't please everyone, and even if we did, NO ONE LISTENS TO THE PEOPLE WHO WORK THE SHOW!!!

good example: cars getting classed. if you're showing, before you get to the show area you're given a placard of where to park so you can be judged according to (yes, even i tend to shudder at the fact that there are 50+ classes, but it's the same for Waterfest - this is another story) your model, level of modes, etc. Let's assume you're classed properly at the gate, but there are some cool guys that "yes" the folks classing the cars to death, but then go and park your car somewhere else (most likely with your other cool friends), then you end up not getting judged and get angry that you didn't get judged and blame the show, when in fact YOU DIDN'T LISTEN.

it's a small, local show, yes I agree. but if it wasn't for this, some of the locals (and I mean NY/NJ by locals - more NJ) appreciate that there is such a show, catered to VW's & Audi's, without driving H2Oi miles, we'd have nothing...i'm just sayin'...

if anyone that feels this show isn't handled well, step up and walk up to the club that runs the Watercooled show and offer your assistance? if you help out and work the show, AND you still think it's trash, then by all means continue with the 'Tex mentality of pouring out the haterade...

just my 2 cents...

[warmchn]

this is why i'm not there.....

[dmitry88]

Toooooo many VW classes, no Audi classes, passat CC class, REALLYYYY?!? And no TT class, wtf

[Krylon Monster]

I am just glad that a venue still cares enough to host an all VW/Audi event TWO times a year! And that the venue is close to home and they offer a place to race, show off if that interests you or a chance to find something you may need for your car or to pick up something small with a VW logo on it.
Can the price be lower? Of course. But honestly...look at the overhead. Raceway Park pays somewhere north of $400k a year just in property tax! For your money, you get a day out in the sun looking at cars, a level of entertainment in the racing and a place to hang out with like minded people for the day. What does a ticket cost to go to a hockey game? Try buying 2 tickets to a football game for the day? Even a minor league game is $14 a person. I really can not see the argument of spending $20 to get into a venue for a day. Here is something to think about...why don't you guys spend an extra $5 more and RACE TROPHY CLASS! See how bad ass your parking lot champ is and you can park it right next to the show field when you do not want to race. Has anyone tried that lately?
Of course with a large open area you will have drunk morons (happens during any sporting event and not every single one can be escorted out) and people that give you a bad impression of the hobby. But you passed by what, 5000 different people today and the 3 morons with a joint are what will push you away?
In case you have not noticed, the VW hobby is a VERY SMALL NICHE market. There are only so many cars, fans and events to go around. With out the support of each other wether it be air-cooled, water cooled, show, race, swap....there will be nowhere to go to share a common bond with friends. It is something that needs your support to stay alive. If 100 people read this and don't show up next time, then the event is smaller and weaker. Now....the people attending THAT show may not show up because it is not as big or people bad mouth it. So next time around, there is even LESS people. And less. And less. Next thing you know, no more events because of the trickle down affect. Can't let that happen.

As far as the same car, same wheels, and 14 red jettas with BBS wheels and an exhaust tip....why dont YOU do something different.?!?!! Make YOUR car stand out. Try something that no one or not many people have done. Make it unique and custom, not just a bolt on special. There is no progression without going outside the box.

[M3Dubbin1226]

I am just glad that a venue still cares enough to host an all VW/Audi event TWO times a year! And that the venue is close to home and they offer a place to race, show off if that interests you or a chance to find something you may need for your car or to pick up something small with a VW logo on it.
Can the price be lower? Of course. But honestly...look at the overhead. Raceway Park pays somewhere north of $400k a year just in property tax! For your money, you get a day out in the sun looking at cars, a level of entertainment in the racing and a place to hang out with like minded people for the day. What does a ticket cost to go to a hockey game? Try buying 2 tickets to a football game for the day? Even a minor league game is $14 a person. I really can not see the argument of spending $20 to get into a venue for a day. Here is something to think about...why don't you guys spend an extra $5 more and RACE TROPHY CLASS! See how bad ass your parking lot champ is and you can park it right next to the show field when you do not want to race. Has anyone tried that lately?
Of course with a large open area you will have drunk morons (happens during any sporting event and not every single one can be escorted out) and people that give you a bad impression of the hobby. But you passed by what, 5000 different people today and the 3 morons with a joint are what will push you away?
In case you have not noticed, the VW hobby is a VERY SMALL NICHE market. There are only so many cars, fans and events to go around. With out the support of each other wether it be air-cooled, water cooled, show, race, swap....there will be nowhere to go to share a common bond with friends. It is something that needs your support to stay alive. If 100 people read this and don't show up next time, then the event is smaller and weaker. Now....the people attending THAT show may not show up because it is not as big or people bad mouth it. So next time around, there is even LESS people. And less. And less. Next thing you know, no more events because of the trickle down affect. Can't let that happen.

As far as the same car, same wheels, and 14 red jettas with BBS wheels and an exhaust tip....why dont YOU do something different.?!?!! Make YOUR car stand out. Try something that no one or not many people have done. Make it unique and custom, not just a bolt on special. There is no progression without going outside the box.

[CasuallyWreckless]

Me and a few friends went yesterday it was a good time my gf showed her car and won 3rd.
We just decided to show for another 15$. The only thing I could say is we were pretty far away and could still barely hear talking to people. Music was a bit much not gunna lie.

[schizzy]

Good show but gotta agree with dmitry88 We really need 30 beetle classes and a different class for jetta and gti's? Than only 2 audi classes. Not fair if a early audi Tt has to go against a r8.

Also judges should take points off for air ride. Not hard to drive at almost stock ride height. Drive at your show height that's a real challenge

[Ericc.]

had a good time , i almost had a heart attack when i was told at the gate how much it was to show, with those prices i dont think im ever showing again lol literally myself and a couple others from ny were the last ones to leave hahah

[Albertkvw]

its was OK, the price went up for sure but why? paying the same amount of money as for waterfest... for something 1/4 the size. should of went to philly

[CasuallyWreckless]

its was OK, the price went up for sure but why? paying the same amount of money as for waterfest... for something 1/4 the size. should of went to philly

From what I read around noon the cops starting clearing everybody out due to nobody getting a permit

[bomber vw]

I am just glad that a venue still cares enough to host an all VW/Audi event TWO times a year! And that the venue is close to home and they offer a place to race, show off if that interests you or a chance to find something you may need for your car or to pick up something small with a VW logo on it.
Can the price be lower? Of course. But honestly...look at the overhead. Raceway Park pays somewhere north of $400k a year just in property tax! For your money, you get a day out in the sun looking at cars, a level of entertainment in the racing and a place to hang out with like minded people for the day. What does a ticket cost to go to a hockey game? Try buying 2 tickets to a football game for the day? Even a minor league game is $14 a person. I really can not see the argument of spending $20 to get into a venue for a day. Here is something to think about...why don't you guys spend an extra $5 more and RACE TROPHY CLASS! See how bad ass your parking lot champ is and you can park it right next to the show field when you do not want to race. Has anyone tried that lately?
Of course with a large open area you will have drunk morons (happens during any sporting event and not every single one can be escorted out) and people that give you a bad impression of the hobby. But you passed by what, 5000 different people today and the 3 morons with a joint are what will push you away?
In case you have not noticed, the VW hobby is a VERY SMALL NICHE market. There are only so many cars, fans and events to go around. With out the support of each other wether it be air-cooled, water cooled, show, race, swap....there will be nowhere to go to share a common bond with friends. It is something that needs your support to stay alive. If 100 people read this and don't show up next time, then the event is smaller and weaker. Now....the people attending THAT show may not show up because it is not as big or people bad mouth it. So next time around, there is even LESS people. And less. And less. Next thing you know, no more events because of the trickle down affect. Can't let that happen.

As far as the same car, same wheels, and 14 red jettas with BBS wheels and an exhaust tip....why dont YOU do something different.?!?!! Make YOUR car stand out. Try something that no one or not many people have done. Make it unique and custom, not just a bolt on special. There is no progression without going outside the box.

[spool'n up 1.8t]

toooooo many vw classes, no audi classes, passat cc class, reallyyyy?!? And no tt class, wtf

fyi there are audi classes an there is a class for cc look on the back of the flyer

[spool'n up 1.8t]

[Ericc.]

its was OK, the price went up for sure but why? paying the same amount of money as for waterfest... for something 1/4 the size. should of went to philly

they got kicked out fdr then went to ikea, then ikea got busted in no time then they went to KOP mall, KOP mall was 30 minutes away, to much driving just to get kicked out of places, would of spent more on gas in my car then id paid for show n go haha

[dmitry88]

Spoolin your a genius and by genius I mean dumb

[stewie griffin]

i thought it was iffy. the only thing that pissed me off was someone stealing my vr6 lip. roughly around 1030-12

[R32 1518]

had a good time , i almost had a heart attack when i was told at the gate how much it was to show, with those prices i dont think im ever showing again lol literally myself and a couple others from ny were the last ones to leave hahah