Think you have what it takes to become a professional racecar driver?
Here’s your chance to be one of the chosen few.
In 2011, another group of aspiring, young racecar drivers will take their chances at over $50,000 in purse winnings on the road to becoming the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen TDI Cup Champion.
Win your 2011 entry fee!
Before you begin to travel around the country, race on some of the best road courses in the US and Canada, and compete for your shot at over $50,000 in prize money, and Volkswagen factory driving career support, you have to qualify for the Volkswagen TDI Cup series.
The selection process for the 2011 season of the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup will begin this spring with a series of Driver Selection Karting Qualifiers leading up to the Final Driver Selection Event to be held in early 2011. One method of qualifying will be held in conjunction with F1 Outdoors. Driver Selection
Karting Qualifier events will be held to find some of the most talented kart racers from the US, Canada, and Mexico. Registrants of all ability are encouraged to participate. Lack of experience will be taken into consideration when evaluating performance. The top finishers from each Driver Selection Karting Qualifier will be selected to
move on and compete in the Final Driver Selection Event that will determine the starting lineup for the 2011 Volkswagen TDI Cup. The Final Driver Selection Event includes 3 full days with professional driving instructors, autocross, track time, physical fitness, a sponsorship development workshop, marketing and media training, along
with VW brand familiarization. If you are between the ages of 16-26 by January 1st, 2011, and have ever dreamed of becoming a professional racecar driver, here's your chance.
An entry fee of $995 is required at sign up and includes a day of kart qualifying with the VW Jetta TDI Cup driving instructors and hospitality for you and a guest. Drivers chosen to move on to the Final Driver Selection Event will need to pay their season fee by December 10, 2010.
The top karting qualifier chosen to compete for the 2011 Volkswagen TDI Cup Championship at the Final Driver Selection Event will be awarded his/her $45,000 entry for the for 2011 season.
The final round of Driver Selection Event will be held in early 2011.
The Volkswagen TDI Cup is made up of 25 young, aspiring drivers competing in a ten race season. Held on road courses across North America, drivers race 25 identically-prepared Jetta TDI’s powered by Syndiesel B5 biofuel. Running in conjunction with major road racing events, the series was also featured on a
documentary called “Racing under Green” that is available for viewing on Youtube. On top of great exposure for young drivers, the Volkswagen TDI Cup pays out over $50,000 in purse money through the season, and the series champion receives Volkswagen factory career advancement support with a value up to $100,000. All 25 drivers in
the series will also earn their SCCA Pro-Racing license at the end of the season.
Got A Question?
If you would like more information regarding the Volkswagen TDI Cup Driver Selection, please contact us by the following:
Upcoming Events:
Karting qualifier registration is now closed for the 2010 season. If you are interested in participating in our series, please email info@volkswagenjettacup.com for more information.
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“You have to learn to walk before you can run. Karting served as a great way to learn the ropes of racing and makes for an easy transition into the Jetta TDI Cup cars.”
- Timmy Megenbier
2009 VW Jetta TDI Cup Champion, 2008 VW Jetta TDI Cup driver
"Kart racing is by far one of the best ways to perfect your race craft before stepping into a series like the TDI Cup. If you’re fast in a kart you will likely be fast in a car as well."
- Andy Lee
2009 VW Jetta TDI Cup driver (2nd place), 2008 VW Jetta TDI Cup driver
“The Jetta TDI Cup is a great stepping stone into sports car racing. The opportunities for a driver coming out of karting are second to none”
– David Jurca
2008 VW Jetta TDI Cup driver
“There series brings the best young drivers from karting and other racing disciplines.
Anyone who ever thought they had what it took talent wise to make it racing has no excuse now.
Take a chance while your young even if it is beyond your means, an opportunity
like this is once in a lifetime. This series can launch a career.”
- Mark Pombo
2008-2009 VW Jetta TDI Cup driver
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