Hello
to my favorite VW freaks. You say freaks? Look
deep…deeper…no, real deep. Why the hell do we do
this with an underpowered little economic people
mover? BECAUSE WE CAN! Take a moment and a deep
breath. Now take a bow. You my freak friends
have caused and attributed to my delinquency.
Now get the hell out of my way because I am
going to drive this little people mover around
you.
It is in all of us, is it not? We thrive on
being the underdog! Ok I admit that some of us
are really screwed up. I call it the stupid
book. Many of you have been told "don't climb in
the stupid book with me". For me, I wrote the
book and continue to add chapters on race
weekends.
So with this in mind, my buddy Brian Watts
thought I would be able to contribute something
back to the VW community. Thanks Brian! You
could have picked someone who would have been a
bit more subtle and subdued. Well, for the rest
of you, hold on. I may piss you off, I may make
you get sentimental and after all I may
challenge you to drive your economic people
mover around me. All challengers are welcome to
put it on the line. Don't be a benchwarmer. Ok,
I told you I may piss some of you off. I might
as well start with this first invite to publish.
I tried to warn you Brian.
Well, I was five years old when……This will not
be that type of article so try not to panic. I
am still trying to figure out why and how I got
here. I may fall back on a few stories from my
early " freak " days but will warn you when so
you can tune me out to watch " Oprah ". I was
told that some of you Cali guys had to make time
to watch your soap operas. We have read most of
the soap operas on the internet. Get over it
please. The world of the VW does not end at the
California Border.
I will give you Cali folks a big "that a boy"
when we talk about the large percentage of
really outstanding guys and gals to hang around
with. I admit it would be easier to play racecar
in the VW freak center of the world. That is
just not my speed. I am the outsider and enjoy
every moment of that status. Plus I will never
lose my car in a crack in the ground when the
earth opens up.
OK, so I have established that I can be a pain
in the butt. Proud of it and well earned if you
ask my wife. I would not treat you freaks any
better. Well with all that said, what is up with
the title. "That's the craziest thing I have
ever seen"! That was a statement made to me in
Sacramento by a big burly guy that stopped by
the trailer. You ask why? VW Paradise had just
given me the magic carpet ride. I was wheels up
and carrying in third and forth gear while
driving Snoopy. Brian Watts was the guy and the
friendship started that day. So I tip my hat to
my favorite VW freaks, racers, friends and
spectators. Without you, Snoopy would have to
race V8s.
Always you're "Freak" buddy
Eric Madson and Snoopy
Good luck, Good racing and safety to all.
