4 Wheels, 2 Days & Funfest: What An Air-COOLed Event It Was!

Some 1,300 Volkswagens and 8,000 enthusiasts converged on Mid America Motorworks’ corporate campus in Effingham, Ill. for “4 Wheels, 2 Days & Funfest – An Air-COOLed Event.”  The 13th Annual Funfest for Air-Cooled VW incorporated several new changes into Funfest for Air-Cooled VW for 2011. Most notably, Funfest was moved to the north grounds to utilize the show field layout and give Funfest a connected atmosphere. Camping, a popular part of Funfest for many enthusiasts, was given a larger role this year, with VW camping greeting enthusiasts as they entered the grounds.

Always a highlight of Funfest, Mike Yager presented the Platinum Bug and Passing on the Passion awards during Saturday’s Welcome Ceremony. Dr. Darby Milnor and Corky Yager (Mike’s older brother) were recognized with the Platinum Bug Award for their years of dedication and passion for furthering the VW hobby. Father and son duo, Dave and Ryan Marx, received the Passing on the Passion Award for keeping the VW passion alive from one generation to the next.

Special VIP guest, Bruce Meyers, gave enthusiasts an inside look at the history of the Meyers Manx Dune Buggy. He also gave tips on how to spot imposters, as the Meyers Manx that he created is the most copied vehicle in history. Meyers gave his approval and input on the Extreme Dune Buggy Makeover led by DuneBuggyArchives.com during Funfest. The group worked on a 1969 Meyers Manx Dune Buggy, including new wheels, brakes, engine and interior parts. The two-day project gave guests an up-close look at the steps involved with a makeover.

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