Peter win's the first representation of the VwV at the 2008 CC
The Vernon W.
Vogel Memorial cup is the most coveted cup that the Vogel Racing Association
gives. This perpetual trophy is given to the downhill distance champion at every eligible competition. Today’s trophy was
designated in December 2008, when the large wine cooler cup was established as
the “cup” portion of the award. The wooden base which bares the names of past
winners was added in March of 2009. The title that came with the cup has been
bestowed since Easter 2006. The “VwV,” as it is nicknamed, was the first trophy
designated by the officers of the VRA.
It is named after Vernon W. Vogel, 1938 – 1995, father of current racers,
Dan, Peter, and Paul Vogel. The cup
has also been nicknamed the Christmas cup, before the Christmas Cup became the
name of the regular Christmas competition which incorporated all events. The VwV is also the most awarded cup in
VRA history, and can be challenged for.
Pre – physical cup history:
Easter 2006, Paul Vogel, Red Coup
Easter 2007, Daniel Vogel, Black Fin
Christmas 2007, Daniel Vogel, Black Fin
Current Cup History:
Christmas 2008, Peter Vogel, Glowman
2009 St. Patrick’s Day Slugout, Daniel Vogel, Black Soul.
2009 Summer Smash, Peter Vogel, Cookie Bandit.
2009 Christmas Cup, Peter Vogel, Cookie Bandit
2010 Summer Slasher, Daniel Vogel, F1 to Quit
2010 Christmas Cup, Daniel Vogel, F1 to Quit
Lore:
It is thought that because Peter Vogel spilled water out of the cup before the competition at the 2009 St Patrick’s Day Slugout, that he has earned bad luck and that his previous champion, Glowman, would fail. This proved to be true, as Glowman was knocked out fairly early on in the competition. However, in the Summer Smasher of the same year, Peter reclaimed the most coveted trophy in Vogel Racing, thus raising question to the supposed curse. Other winners have been quite content to leave the trophy in a safe place and admire it from afar. Still, no non-Vogel has claimed the trophy. The title will be presented for the 10th time on March 12th, 2011.
Pre – physical cup history:
Easter 2006, Paul Vogel, Red Coup
Easter 2007, Daniel Vogel, Black Fin
Christmas 2007, Daniel Vogel, Black Fin
Current Cup History:
Christmas 2008, Peter Vogel, Glowman
2009 St. Patrick’s Day Slugout, Daniel Vogel, Black Soul.
2009 Summer Smash, Peter Vogel, Cookie Bandit.
2009 Christmas Cup, Peter Vogel, Cookie Bandit
2010 Summer Slasher, Daniel Vogel, F1 to Quit
2010 Christmas Cup, Daniel Vogel, F1 to Quit
Lore:
It is thought that because Peter Vogel spilled water out of the cup before the competition at the 2009 St Patrick’s Day Slugout, that he has earned bad luck and that his previous champion, Glowman, would fail. This proved to be true, as Glowman was knocked out fairly early on in the competition. However, in the Summer Smasher of the same year, Peter reclaimed the most coveted trophy in Vogel Racing, thus raising question to the supposed curse. Other winners have been quite content to leave the trophy in a safe place and admire it from afar. Still, no non-Vogel has claimed the trophy. The title will be presented for the 10th time on March 12th, 2011.