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gennaio 29, 2018 - Volkswagen

New Volkswagen GTI TCR race car makes U.S. competitive debut in BMW Endurance Challenge at Daytona

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After leading the way in the European Touring Car class for 2017, the #Volkswagen GTI TCR will make its American debut today at the #daytona Motor Speedway. The #31 GTI TCR of Rumcastle #racing, with drivers Tanner Rumburg, Luke Rumburg and Jon Miller, will take its place in the field of the BMW #endurance Challenge At #daytona, part of the IMSA Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge series.

The Touring Car #racing class was introduced in 2015, and has grown to include 20 national and regional race series worldwide. The class rules specify four- or five-door vehicles, with engines of no more than 2.0 liters and 350 hp, powering the front wheels through six-speed sequential transmissions.

Last year, the GTI TCR was one of the most successful touring cars in the world; it won the “Model of the Year” award in the TCR International series, along with a driver’s championship for French racer Jean-Karl Vernay. A VW GTI TCR also won its class at the VLN #endurance Championship on the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

”We’re excited to see the #Volkswagen GTI TCR make its first appearance on a U.S. track, especially one as historic as #daytona,” said Greg Lucia, Director of Experiential Marketing for #Volkswagen Group of America. “As Rumcastle #racing demonstrates, the GTI TCR puts the dream of competing in professional motorsports within reach of new teams, by offering a great value, as all #Volkswagen vehicles do.”

Volkswagen Motorsport offers the GTI TCR as a turn-key solution for #racing teams that want factory-built quality and reliability in a package designed for performance and ease of use. About 65 percent of the parts are carried over from the production version, including the basic engine components. Visually, the #golfgtitcr gains its competitive look through 18-inch #racing rims and a version of the award-winning MQB chassis that is about 0.6 inches wider than that of the production Golf. An adjustable aluminum-alloy rear wing—standard for all TCR cars—generates additional downforce. The car's safety features include a #racing seat with head protection, a #racing roll cage, and an FIA-approved safety fuel tank.

 

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