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Volkswagen Jetta TDI celebrates racing début in the USA

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Wolfsburg (24 April 2008). The new Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup will celebrate its racing début at the Virginia International Raceway this coming weekend (25-27 April). The Jetta TDI Cup for rookies is the first one-make racing series in the United States to feature ultra-modern diesel technology. The 170-hp two-liter TDI engine powering the Jetta lives up to its promise of being a "clean diesel”: fitted with a catalytic converter and particulate filter, the racing powerplant meets the stringent U.S. environmental regulations as well as the strict Euro 5 standard.

The Cup Jetta was developed by Volkswagen Motorsport in Germany. The first production-derived touring car, equipped with numerous components from the Volkswagen Group’s automotive offering, reeled off an extensive testing program. After the final specification for small-volume production was defined, the Cup vehicles were prepared at Volkswagen’s plant in Mexico.

The racing series’ unique concept – The Cup Jetta vehicles are identical down to every nut and bolt, are centrally fielded and even swapped among the drivers – originated in Germany as well: for over a decade, the ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup and its predecessor, the Lupo Cup, have been successfully promoting young talent. "The idea of the ‘touring car school’ remains unrivaled to this day and enables optimum development of young talent at reasonable costs. The central fielding and swapping of the cars guarantees a maximum of equality in opportunities as well as top-class sport. Talent determines success, not the size of someone’s wallet,” says Volkswagen Motorsport Director Kris Nissen. "We’re proud that by running the Jetta TDI Cup in the USA this idea has found another interesting stage."

30 participants aged 16 to 26 from the USA, Canada and Mexico will be contesting seven races. Prior to that, they completed an intensive evaluation program. The selection process considered various factors to identify the best from the 700 candidates seeking to secure a Jetta cockpit: driving and communication skills were included in the evaluation as well as physical fitness. The "entry ticket” for the Cup costs 35,000 U.S. dollars, the Cup champion can look forward to 250,000 dollars supporting the next step in his racing career.

After the inaugural race at Virginia Int. Raceway the youngsters will compete at the legendary Canadian Mosport circuit (17/18 May). After a round at Portland (25-27 July) the Cup will move on to Lime Rock (14-17 August). In September races are scheduled at the Iowa Speedway (19/20 September) and the Thunderbolt Raceway in New Jersey (27/28 September). The season’s finale will be held alongside the American Le Mans Series round at Road Atlanta (01-04 October).

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White Tiger Autocontrol

Limited Edition White Tiger Autocontrol. Features all black hardware, white webbing with black lettering. Comes with White Leather pads that have the Schroth Logo embossed on them. As seen on Street Tuner Challenge in the ABD Racing GTI, these belts look amazing and do their job just as well. Perfect for the distinguished street car that needs a little extra touch.

Schroth Clubman

Schroth has released their newest belt, with one aim. Providing a superior harness for people needing a lower cost belt. By using cheaper adjusters, and only providing one configuration, we were able to bring the cost down below $200. What is the difference between this and the next level up "Profi" belts? Adusters and Options.

Black Magic Autocontrol

This is a special version of the Autocontrol II that is only available for a limited time. It has all the features and advantages of the standard Autocontrol II including an electronically activated Inertia Reel to keep you held in the seat during spirited driving but free to move about the cabin when you're at a stoplight.

SFI 16.5 Profi II

Now Available with our best Lap Adjuster ever made! The SL88 is SCHROTH's newest technological advance. It incorporates the inline lap adjuster into the buckle that clicks into the Camlock.