The Volkswagen Golf is celebrating a giant milestone this 12 months, and everybody’s invited to the birthday bash. To mark the fiftieth anniversary of the icon, Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles Malaysia (VPCM) is internet hosting the 2024 Golf Fan Fest this Saturday (August 24) on the Sepang Worldwide Circuit, and also you’re invited.
A giant birthday deserves a giant get together, and spotlight of the occasion is a Malaysia Guide of Information try for the most important gathering of Golf homeowners and fanatics. There’s additionally a ‘Golf Showdown’ (participation now full) the place you get to point out off your pleasure and pleasure and stand an opportunity to deliver dwelling engaging prizes. There are 5 classes – Timeless Legends (Mk1 and Mk2), Fashionable Basic (Mk3 and Mk4), Period Definers (Mk5 and Mk6), Subsequent Gen Masters (Mk7 and Mk8) as properly Most Hardcore Golf (Mk1 to Mk8).
The ‘Golf Gymkhana’ (participation now full) will see homeowners flex their precision driving expertise and battle for bragging rights. And prizes. To see how the professionals do it, in addition to the Golf’s most capabilities, try the Golf R drift taxi rides and observe classes that includes the Golf GTI (open to public, restricted seats). Eight finalists of Volkswagen’s Largest Golf Fan contest can even compete for the grand prize and title of the nation’s largest Golf fan in the course of the occasion.
You’d anticipate a stroll down reminiscence lane from a nameplate that’s turning 50, and there will likely be one at Sepang with all eight generations gathered, permitting you to see how the Golf has grown and advanced, whereas staying true to the profitable template.
Sadly, you’ll be able to’t take a look at drive the classics, however all present Volkswagen fashions can be found for sampling, and the Golf GTI Version 50 – with an Oettinger bodykit and funky equipment – will likely be current.
There will likely be tech talks and workshops overlaying varied features of possession – actual life tales, first-hand recommendation. A crew {of professional} driving instructors can even be giving talks and sharing recommendations on defensive driving, the all-important fundamentals of on a regular basis driving that the driving faculty didn’t educate us.
The Golf Fan Fest is an occasion for everybody, not simply Golf kakis, and you’ll deliver your complete household too. There will likely be racing simulators, a Tamiya observe and sand artwork for the children, and loads of meals and drinks from the likes of Kopi Beetle, Koppiku, Softsrve, Strangers at 47 and Tutti Frutti.
The occasion is supported by Trapo, Bridgestone, Kuzig Glanz Detailing, Mangala Property, Maxtag and Sony, and you will get unique offers from these occasion companions. Trapo is providing 15% storewide together with tinting, coating and PPF movies. Additionally they have a Trapo Professional+ PPF movie full entrance bundle for RM2,999 (value RM3,700) – enquire on the occasion.
As soon as once more, VPCM’s Golf Fan Fest 2024 will likely be taking place on the Sepang Worldwide Circuit’s North Paddock (try the map above) from 11am to 8pm, August 24. Whether or not you’re a die-hard lover of the Golf or a automotive fanatic who has all the time admired the Golf from afar (like me; Mk7.5 GTI is a dream, however I’ve all the time preferred a plain Mk4 in silver for causes unknown), there’s one thing in retailer for you in Sepang this Saturday. Admission is free.
GALLERY: Volkswagen Golf GTI Version 50
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