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 series is open to only drivers between the ages of 16 and 26 who hold a passport from the United States, Canada, or Mexico. The entry fee for drivers is $45,000. In addition to more than $50,000 in prize money at stake during the season, the series champion receives Volkswagen factory career advancement support with a value up to $100,000.
The cars are 2009 Volkswagen Jettas that are modified by the factory for the series. Once completed, the cars 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 transmission 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 1,370 kg (3,000 lb). The safety equipment on each car includes but is not limited to airbags, seat belts, roll cage, fire extinguishers, and an FIA rated racing seat.
The point system used is similar to other race series in that the most points are awarded to the first place finisher and points are reduced for subsequent finishing places. The Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup is unique in that the points are halved for the first two races compared to the points for the rest of the season.
† Shane Williams was a guest driver from the ADAC Polo Cup race series in Germany. ‡ David Jurca was awarded the points for a first place finish since Shane Williams did not accrue points in USA race. For points purposes 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place finishers were awarded the points for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively. †† Liam Kenney was penalized 20 points for passing the leader, Josh Hurley under double yellow.
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