Apr

iRacing: [NEWS] The VW Jetta TDI Cup series is coming

Posted by Wix Published in News, iRacing

Announcement from Steve Myers

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In the next days and weeks you may notice references to a VW Jetta TDI Cup series in various places on our Web site. Under an agreement with Volkswagen of America, we’ve created this as a training tool for the drivers who are registered for the 2009 edition of this entry-level real-world professional green racing series.
Eligibility for this series is limited to these individuals, but in the next few weeks we’ll be making a related announcement with Volkswagen that will be of interest to all iRacers.

The Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup is single make racing series sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America. The series was started in 2008 and is a sports car series that is run only in North America.The cars are 2009 VW Jettas that are modified by VW at the factory for the series.

They are identical Jettas that once completed are still about 70% stock with the other 30% made up of parts from the VW parts bin, one-off brackets and mounts, and race prepping from outside parties.The cars feature VW’s DSG twin shaft, dual clutch automatic manual transmisson and have height adjustable Sachs race suspension.

Brakes are controlled by an ATE Racing ABS system and utilize Brembo 4 piston fixed calipers in front and Lucas 1 piston floating caliper disc brakes in the rear. The tires are racing slicks provided by Pirelli.

The minimum race weight for the car with driver and equipment is 1,370kg (3,014 lbs.). The safety equipment on each car includes but is not limited to airbags, seat belts, HANS device, roll cage, fire extinguishers, and an FIA rated racing seat.