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Volkswagen Golf R- Cup - new series of races on European race tracks

• 24 licensed drivers (additionally 2 especially invited VIP Drivers )
• altogether 26 cars with the power of 265 HP (+50 HP with the Push-to-Pass system)
• 7 racing weekends (2 races during the weekend)

Volkswagen Racing Poland with Volkswagen Group Poland will organize the new cycle of races on European race tracks. 24 licensed drivers whose age isn't more than 25 years will set to the fight for the title of the best Volkswagen Golf R- Cup driver .
The project is planned for 3 seasons with the possibility of an extension for consecutive years. The Cup will consist of seven so-called racing weekends. Every weekend will have the same schedule: the first day will contain two free trainings (2x30 min) and qualifying session (1x30 min). On the second day there will be two 30 minute's races with a few hours brake.

Drivers will be racing in identically prepared cars, with the front wheel drive and the specification will include TSI engine with the capacity of 1984 ccm and power 265 HP, in connection with sports DSG gearbox with shifters for the change of gear at steering wheel. Additionally, cars will be equipped with the "Push-to-Pass" system which increases the power of the drive unit about 50 HP more. After pressing the button on the steering wheel, the system will work during 10 sec. and it will be possible to use it several times during the race. Cars will be fully prepared and served by the organiser who will deliver cars to races, with ensuring the mechanics' service, tyres, fuel, overalls, registration fee, catering etc.

The best drivers of each elimination will receive cash prizes, however the winner of the Cup will receive additional prize, which is VW Golf - 7th generation.

The cost for one year of the competitor's participation in the Cup is less than 40 000 €.

Next element which will give the taste of rivalry, and also increase an interest in races will be the participation of two VIP Drivers in particular races . That will be well known people from sport, show business, politics world who have experience in motor sports and they will be invited by the organisers.

The competition will have a professional media service and from all races there will be transmitted television reports.

This Cup will be an excellent stage in the development of the sports career of young competitors. We invite all interested, licensed drivers of the age up to 25 years, for the participation in VW Golf R- Cup.

The VW Golf R-Cup will start in 2013, first information and application forms are available on the website www.vwracing.pl.