I am writing this Semaphore column a day before July 4th, just after returning from Medford, Oregon, where I covered The Volks Group Summer Showdown 1 drag race event. I have one more weekend to go, concluding my VW event marathon. Over the past six consecutive weekends, I have attended 11 events (including one in Germany), totaling 17 days spent at the shows, including the one we hosted. I am still overwhelmed by everything I have experienced.
My VW event marathon started with Bugorama Sacramento #89 during Memorial Day weekend. This is the oldest running VW event in the USA, dating back to 1978. The venue, a large open field at Sacramento Raceway, has remained unchanged for the past five decades. The drag race, car show, and massive swap meet…
