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TIVO Alert: And the winner of the first Jetta TDI Cup race is...

Filed under: Diesel, Volkswagen



Since the first Jetta TDI cup race is going to be broadcast on Speed TV next Saturday don't follow the jump if you don't want to know who the winner was...


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Our travel and lodging for this media event was provided by the manufacturer.

The top five upcoming green events, number four: Jetta TDI Cup

Filed under: Diesel, Volkswagen, USA



Diesel racers have had a lot of success in the recent past. But what happens when you have diesel racing diesel? We'll find out soon. For 2008, Volkswagen is replacing the current GTI cup with the Jetta TDI Cup. As the name implies, the new series will use the new Jetta TDI diesel sedan. For racing purposes, the 2.0L diesel will be rated at 170 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque pumping through the standard six-speed DSG gearbox. The suspension and brakes will be beefed up for track use and all the usual racing safety equipment will be included. Take a look at the schedule here and the complete list of contenders here. We'll be on-hand at one of these upcoming races, so expect to hear plenty more on this particular topic on our pages.

Ready for more? Here's Number 3.

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