Megenbier wins Jetta TDI Cup Season Series
October 29, 2009.Braselton, GA – For the third consecutive race weekend, the drivers of the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup had to navigate a rain-soaked track on race day. This added an interesting but familiar twist to the final race of the year, which was contested on the 12-turn, 2.54-mile road course at Road Atlanta.
When [...]
Jetta TDI Cup racer Mark Pombo comes clean
October 23, 2009.Mark Pombo was practically born at the track. His passion for racing was passed on by his father Pepe Pombo, winner of two SCCA National Championships in the 80s. For Mark, racing has been a lifelong dream starting at the age of 5 and continuing all the way up to his two thrilling seasons as [...]
TDI Cup racer Devin Cates comes clean
October 19, 2009.A second-generation racer, and only 19, Devin Cates is one of the top amateur road racers in the United States. He has proven to be a consistent threat at courses such as Road Atlanta, Caroline Motorsport Park, Nelson Ledges, Mid Ohio and his hometown track Summit Point. Winning the Jetta TDI Cup adds yet another [...]
TDI Cup Racer Andy Lee Comes Clean
September 16, 2009.Andy Lee knows about sacrifice. Six years ago his mother sold her house to help him start his career in racing. Since then, Lee has taken that same level of dedication to the track. When he’s not searching for sponsorship money, he walks the tracks and does his homework to get an edge over the [...]
VW Announces 2010 Jetta TDI Cup Qualifying Paths
September 9, 2009.With the 2009 SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup winding down, organizers have launched the search for next season’s best young drivers to compete in the landmark clean diesel racing series.
“I’ve been racing since I was four years old, but the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup was my first professional racing experience,” said returning [...]
TDI Cup Racer Timmy Megenbier Comes Clean
July 29, 2009.At 18, Timmy Megenbier is one of the youngest drivers on the track. But his history in kart racing also makes him one of the most experienced. After finishing 18th in points last season he shifted into higher gear and powered through to win back to back races this season at Utah and Ohio. We [...]
VW Jetta TDI Cup reaches midway point of season
July 20, 2009.When the green flag flies for the Autobahn Grand Prix race weekend on July 25 and 26 at Joliet, Illinois’ Autobahn Country Club, it will signal a return to road racing in the Chicago area after nearly 40 years. It also will mark the halfway point of the 2009 season for the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup, which is one of seven series competing during the race weekend. With four races under their belt, the 25 Jetta TDI Cup drivers will be challenged by the 21-turn, 3.56-mile road course. Autobahn is the second longest track that the series competes on during the season and has the most turns.
TDI Tank Wars Fuel Economy Tips from the Pros
July 16, 2009.Want to dominate the TDI fuel-efficiency challenge? Let the pros show you how it’s done.
TDI Cup Racer Jake Thompson Comes Clean
July 16, 2009.We sat down with the winner of Race 2 to get his take on racing in the first auto racing series designed to be green.
We are all in it to win. I think to be a good driver, you need to have a mindset where you push everything to the limit. Even the rules.
The driver [...]
TDI Cup Racer Joey Atterbury Comes Clean
July 6, 2009.Joey Atterbury is no stranger to racing. He started his career in 2007 in ICSCC Spec Miata events around the Northwest, where he was named “Novice of the Year.” As a novice in the second season of the Jetta TDI Cup, he made good on his name and won the first race of the season. [...]
Volkswagen announces 2009 Jetta TDI Cup driver lineup
February 10, 2009.Herndon, VA – After four days of intense testing at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California, Volkswagen is proud to announce they have selected the next 30 drivers for the upcoming season of the TDI Cup. Drivers were evaluated both on and off the track to determine skill level, potential and overall ability.