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Volkswagen announces the 2010 Jetta TDI® Cup driver lineup

The 2010 Jetta TDI Cup's 25 drivers, 2/9/10 at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, NV

25 Drivers Ready To Compete For The Series Championship Starting April 23, 2010

Volkswagen of America, Inc. is proud to announce the names of the 25 drivers who will compete in the 2010 Jetta TDI® Cup. The Volkswagen-operated spec racing series, now entering its third season, will take the green flag on its SCCA Pro Racing-sanctioned events beginning April 23 at Virginia International Raceway. (continue reading…)

Volkswagen puts a stock Jetta TDI up against a Jetta TDI Cup racecar

Awesome! Our good buds AJ Nealy, Jan Halen and Derek Jones bring a fun video where AJ compares the two cars and the other two race them. If your shopping for a TDI this is a great video to watch. The TDI is an amazing engine, pulls like a mutha and gets great MPG and is practically in-destructive. AJ is a trip too!

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Jetta TDI Cup: 2009 Racing Under Green Documentary Film

In motorsports, theres more to the action than whats seen on the track by fans. Beginning the week of January 18, all of the behind-the-scenes drama of the countrys only professional clean diesel racing series will hit national television with a documentary on the season, titled Racing Under Green.

The compete one-hour documentary film will be aired multiple times across Discovery Communications’ networks (All times Eastern, check local listings for channel information).

  • January 18th, 2010 @ 2 AM on DISCOVERY CHANNEL Premiere
  • January 19th, @ 9 PM on PLANET GREEN
  • January 22nd, 2010 @ 7 AM on SCIENCE CHANNEL
  • January 24th, @ 10 PM and 1 AM on HD THEATER
  • January 25th, @ 6 PM HD THEATER
  • January 29th, @ 3 PM and 5 AM HD THEATER
  • January 30th, @ 8 AM HD THEATER

- Volkswagen Motosport

Volkswagen announces 2010 Jetta TDI Cup Schedule

With the second successful season of the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup in the rearview mirror, series officials have begun making preparations for the 2010 season. Today, Volkswagen announced the 10-race schedule for next year, which includes six of the circuits from the 2009 schedule and the series’ first visit to Mexico.

The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup schedule includes:

  • Rounds 1 & 2 – April 23-25 – VIRginia International Raceway (Alton, VA)*
  • Round 3 – May 8-9 – New Jersey Motorsports Park (Millville, NJ)
  • Round 4 – June 5-6 – Miller Motorsports Park (Tooele, UT)
  • Round 5 – June 18-20 – Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Lexington, OH)
  • Round 6 – July 30-August 1 – Autobahn Country Club (Joliet, IL)
  • Rounds 7 & 8 – August 20-22 – Road America (Elkhart Lake, WI)*
  • Rounds 9 & 10 - September/October TBD – Mexico TBD*

* – Indicates double-race weekends

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Volkswagen Announces 2009 Jetta TDI Cup Race Broadcast Schedule

Volkswagen Announces 2009 Jetta TDI Cup Race Broadcast Schedule
Photo: © Corey Beaman 2009 | oneighturbo.com

Races to air on Speed-TV beginning December 6

The 2009 SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup series produced many exciting moments, culminating with Timmy Megenbier’s Championship win. Beginning December 6, race broadcasts of the country’s only professional clean diesel racing series will begin airing on Speed-TV. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen Announces 2009 Jetta TDI Cup Race Broadcast Schedule’

Timmy Megenbier, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Champion headed to Europe in 2010

Timmy Megenbier, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Champion headed to Europe in 2010
2009 © Corey Beaman | oneighturbo.com

Megenbier to compete in the Bio-Clean Natural Gas powered Volkswagen Scirocco Cup next season

Herndon, VA (Nov. 12, 2009) – After dominating the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup season, Timmy Megenbier has announced that he will travel to Europe to race a full season in the newly-announced Volkswagen Scirocco Cup in 2010. The 2009 Jetta TDI Cup Champion hopes to continue his climb of the motorsports ladder by competing against some of the top young drivers in Europe next season. Continue reading ‘Timmy Megenbier, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Champion headed to Europe in 2010′

Volkswagen introduces the Jetta TDI Cup ‘Street’ Edition

Volkswagen introduces the Jetta TDI Cup 'Street' Edition

Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the Jetta TDI Cup ‘Street’ Edition will be available in dealer showrooms January 2010. The concept debuted in Las Vegas during the 2008 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show. Following the SEMA show the concept was displayed at TDI Cup races throughout the country, where it was well received by enthusiasts and consumers alike.

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2010 Volkswagen Golf Media Introduction

A race car driver’s perspective…

2010 Volkswagen Golf Media Introduction

Over the last few years I have had the opportunity to experience things which many can only dream of doing. Though the path has been filled with many risks, trials and a lot of hard work, it’s moments like these when I realize how incredibly fortunate I am.

Over the last 2 years I have been driving race cars for Volkswagen in the Jetta TDI Cup. I was fortunate enough to earn a spot as a driver in the series and then was even more fortunate to be able to win the coveted Public Relations Contest in both years as well.

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