Not sure who’s idea this was, but they quite possibly don’t understand the competitive nature of racing drivers, regardless of their age… The press release from Volkswagen reads:
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Five legendary names from the world of motorsport will line-up on the grid at Hockenheim this weekend (23-24 April), as the famous German track plays host to the inaugural round of the new Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup. Volkswagen racer and rally champion Carlos Sainz will be joined by Frank Biela, Jacques Laffite and the British pairing of Derek Bell and Martin Brundle.
I’m still undecided about the look of the new Scirocco, but by Monday, you can be sure that the cars these guys will be driving will look a little, er…, different…
Still, the spec sounds good, 220ps, 203 ft/lbs and a push to pass button that gives you a short 30 PS tweak. The series is supporting the German DTM, so the whole event should be pretty good. If anyone can tell me a way to watch it here in the UK, I’m all ears….