Press release from
www.golfgtiracing.co.ukHi All,
We're starting another race series for 2009 !.
The press release is shown below, but essentially it will be for 2 wheel drive VAG vehicles introduced prior to 2002. This should get some VAG models back onto the track which currently are refugees from other race series and don't have a properly focussed forum in which to race.
Also, for the first time at club level, we'll be allowing diesels to enter !.
The Mk2 Golf Championship will continue as a fantastic low cost option. We expect budgets to be higher for the new series, but it does offer the opportunity for some of you to move over to this alternative in the future.
The Golfs should be in the same paddock as the Trophy cars, so there should be quite a VAG presence !.
On behalf of the committee,
John.
VAG Trophy Press Release.
New VAG Race Series.
The team behind the Mk2 Golf Race Championship are planning to launch a new race series in 2009 for Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) cars named the ‘VAG Trophy’. This will be run through the 750 Motor Club.
Overview.
Key features :
· Types of vehicle. The series is intended to provide a format for ANY 2 wheel drive model from the VAG portfolio manufactured before 2002. This includes Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda.
· Diesels. We will actively encourage the participation of DIESEL engined models. The organiser’s believe this is a ‘first’ at club level.
· Value for money. It is recognised that budgets are being cut in the current economic climate. We believe the format will facilitate some very quick lap times at comparatively low cost.
· Classes. There are 2 classes for both petrol and diesel models, allowing both near standard and modified vehicles to compete. The vehicles will be categorised on a Power to Weight basis.
Likely Vehicles.
The organisers expect to attract vehicles of the following types :
1, DIESEL VAG models.
2, Ex. Vento Challenge cars.
3, Ex. Polo G40 Cup cars.
4, Ex. ‘Slick 50’ Golf Mk1 & 2 variants.
5, Ex. VW Cup cars.
6, Ex. Trackday VAG models.
7, Seat Cupras.
8, Modified VAG road cars which are adapted for race use.
Series ethos.
The series will build on the basic ethos of the Golf Championship and the organisers will actively promote :
· Highly competitive racing. .
· Strict driving standards (non-contact !).
· Excellent value for money.
· Friendly and helpful environment in which to race.
Series structure
The series will commence in the summer of 2009 and be run over 6 rounds at 5 venues (provisionally).
Further information
Further information and draft regulations will be available from our email address : vagtrophyinfo@aol.com.
