10 years of Scooterist Meltdown at Wunderland Kalkar
The Scooterist Meltdown is and remains a very special scooter meeting. So special that the "who's who" of the English, German and now also Italian scooter scene has been meeting there for 10 years now.
February, a traditionally uneventful month in the event calendar of passionate scooter riders, is the ideal time for an all-inclusive indoor scooter meeting. "All-inclusive" here not only means that hotel rooms, food and drink are included in the weekend ticket, but also that the possible interests of Gear Pulley enthusiasts are comprehensively catered for. Whether tuner, customiser, dealer, racer or collector - the Custom and Trade Show offers the most interesting news from all over Europe for everyone.
Custom, tuning, party
The two-cylinder lambrequins were a highlight of the dealer mile this year. Four manufacturers presented different concepts on site, the most spectacular being the version from Casa Performance with 86.5 hp, which was also the top mark in the "Major Power Award". The most unusual conversion in terms of engine tuning was presented by Jürgen Posch with a 306 BFA Engine, equipped with a supercharger and nitrous oxide injection.
The Custom Show once again featured the "Who's Who" of the scene. This year, the paint jobs stood out in particular, with Gary Wickham's tribute to Joe Strummer, the "Highlander" by Z-Design and "He-Man" by Christian Fitz being especially impressive. It is difficult to single out one scooter in particular.
For fans of different styles of music, the weekend offered more than enough evening entertainment on four floors. Not only the obligatory "Northern Soul", which filled the "Main Floor", but also first-class DJs ensured an exceptionally good atmosphere on both evenings.
Many thanks to the organisers for this special weekend in February, we hope for another 10 years - at least!
Picture gallery: 10 years of Scooterist Meltdown
Video: Kickback Garage @Scooterist Meltdown 2024
Winners Custom Show Scooterist Meltdown 2024
BEST ORIGINAL PAINT CUSTOM
1. V98 by Tore from Hoffmann Rennstaffel
2. Vespa Primavera ET3 by Rusty Hangar
BEST ORIGINAL PAINT RESTO
1. 1946 V98 by Frank Thöle from Hoffman Rennstaffel
2. Lambretta Lui by Sarah Wiltshire
BEST ENGINEERING
1. PK Automatic with Hexagon engine
2. Vespa PX "Grande Elegante"
BEST VINTAGE SCOOTER
1. Lambretta Chopper "The Sinner"
2. Spanish Winter Model by Jacket Nyland
BEST RIDDEN SCOOTER
1. Lambretta Spanish Winter Model "INXS"
2. Lambretta Ser 1 "Rusty Innovations"
BEST ODDITY
1. Lambretta 70ies Skelly by Hansi
2. Supercharged PX by Posch Performance
BEST DEALER SCOOTER
1. Lambretta S2 Twin by Scooter The Fero
2. Vespa Small Frame by Dexter Racing
BEST CUSTOM SCOOTER
1. Lambretta LI 150 Eibar "Boddingtons" with SKR engine
2. Lambretta S2 "National"
bEST VESPA
1. T4 Orange "932" by Marek Nachlik
2. PX Demontrator by Fu Mannifu
BEST LAMBRETTA
1. Lambretta GP "Klub Foot" by Jens Kruse
2. Lambretta Street Racer by Martin Zeller
bEST OF SHOW
1. Vespa T5 "Spouzza" by Kevin from Savage Scooters
2. Vespa PX "He-Man" by Z-Design owned by Christian Vitz
Major Power Awards
(Please note: This year we introduced two new categories - the Special Engine for Vespas and Lambretta with non-standard engine cases. As a result, the average power figures are lower as most of the powerful Lambrettas and Vespa Large and Small frames are not visible anymore, as they came under these new categories)
VESPA LARGE FRAME
Moto Vespa 150 by Posch Performance - 45 bhp
VESPA SMALL FRAME
Vespa 50 by Alfonso - 21,1 bhp
LAMBRETTA
Lambretta LiS 125 by Motorino Diavolo - 30 bhp
VINTAGE CLASS
Vespa GS/3 150 by Nagy Tin Scooter - 31.2 bhp
VESPA SPECIAL ENGINE
Vespa PX by Posch Performance - 68.5 bhp
LAMBRETTA SPECIAL ENGINE
Lambretta Twin by Casa Performance - 86.5 bhp
Further winners
FARTHEST TRAVELLED GEARED
Shamus Gaughan
FARTHEST TRAVELLED CAR
Eric from Derbyshire
BEST TURNED-OUT RIDDEN CLUB
Renegades SC
BEST DRESS
Gotch & Lianne as Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette
BEST DRESSED CROWD
Northampton Vespa & Lambretta Club
