Tim Zimmermann on the podium in the Golf GTI
At the second race weekend of the new touring car series ADAC TCR Germany, at the Sachsenring (D), the new Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR once again proved that it can deliver high speeds. Tim Zimmermann (D) from Team Engstler claimed second place in his first race on Saturday, and crossed the line in third position in the second race on Sunday. Benjamin Leuchter (D) from Team racing one just missed out on a win in Sunday's race, which was characterised by thrilling duels and numerous incidents. At the finish, he was just 0.910 seconds slower than the victorious Antti Buri (Seat) from Finland. Leuchter is the best-placed Volkswagen driver in the overall standings, with 58 points in third place, behind Harald Proczyk (Seat/70) and Josh Files (Seat/63). Zimmermann is currently fifth overall with 38 points. The next races in the ADAC TCR Germany series will take place in Oschersleben (D), from 17 to 19 June.
Volkswagen Racing Cup UKHouse and Davis victorious at season-opener
Phil House and Toby Davis (both GB) were both victorious at the opening races in the Volkswagen Racing Cup UK. At the race weekend in Rockingham, House crossed the lines first in his Volkswagen Golf, followed by the Scirocco drivers Jack Walter-Tulley (GB) and Davis. The latter was then successful in the second race, which he won ahead of Simon Rudd in the Golf and Walter-Tulley. House now leads the overall standings with 84 points, closely followed by Walter-Tulley (82) and Davis (78). “In the second race, I had to stay ahead of two of my championship rivals, which was a really nerve-wracking experience,” Davis said. “I hope that we can keep this performance up in the championship.” Davis will be able to try to repeat his victory from 28 to 30 May, when the Volkswagen Racing Cup UK visits Oulton Park (GB).
Volkswagen Polo Cup RussiaUryukov wins first race of the season in Pskov
Yuriy Uryukov (RUS) has won the first race of the season in the Volkswagen Polo Cup Russia. At the rally in the Pskov region, the man from Moscow triumphed ahead of his compatriots Alexandr Bukhantsov and Evgeny Malakhov. The rally took place over a total distance of 83.31 kilometres, consisting of exacting gravel stages, fast bends and numerous jumps. The participants in this varied and challenging one-make cup had to complete six special stages around the town of Puskinskiye Gory.
Volkswagen Fun Cup BelgiumWins for the Bustin and Conceptexpo teams in Dijon
The Bustin and Conceptexpo teams won this Volkswagen Fun Cup Belgium race on foreign soil. The spectators at the French track in Dijon were treated to some excellent race action. The races, lasting 96 and 83 laps respectively, took place in weather that veered from dry to wet, which proved to be a stern test of the drivers' abilities. Race one began in dry conditions, only for rain to set in and make the circuit extremely slippery. The Conceptexpo team dealt with these conditions best, claiming victory ahead of AC Motosport 1 and Leader Racing. In the second race, the Corse team was still ahead ten minutes from the end. The Bustin racing team timed their attack just right to grab the lead and cross the line in first place. AC Motorsport 1 took third place. The next race weekend in the Volkswagen Fun Cup Belgium takes place from 28 to 29 May in Zandvoort (NL).
Next up:
06/05–08/05/2016TCR International Series, Spa-Franchorchamps (B)
06/05–08/05/2016FIA World Rallycross Championship, Hockenheim (D)
07/05–08/05/2016British Touring Car Championship, Thruxton (GB)
07/05/2016Volkswagen Fun Cup UK, Oulton Park (GB)
