Summary
Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup was a one-make racing series by Volkswagen based in Germany, which used the Volkswagen Scirocco model. The first season was in 2010, having replaced the previous ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup which had run since 2004. It was a support series for the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, and was replaced in 2015 by the Audi Sport TT Cup.
| Category | One-make racing by Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Country |  Germany |
| Inaugural season | 2004 |
| Folded | 2014 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Constructors | Volkswagen |
| Engine suppliers | Volkswagen |
| Tyre suppliers | Dunlop |
| Last Drivers' champion |  Jordan Pepper |
| Official website | volkswagen-motorsport.com |
Specifications edit
- Engine displacement: 1,984 cc (121 cu in) DOHC inline-4
- Gearbox: Production-based 6-speed paddle shift gearbox
- Weight: 1,210 kg (2,668 lb)
- Power output: 173 kW (232 hp)
- Fuel: Aral Ultimate Racing 102 RON unleaded
- Fuel capacity: Undisclosed
- Fuel delivery: Natural gas multi-point injection
- Aspiration: Single-turbocharged
- Length: 4,256 mm (168 in)
- Width: 1,810 mm (71 in)
- Wheelbase: 1,380 mm (54 in)
- Steering: Electromechanically supported rack and pinion steering
Drivers edit
As well as 2005 champion René Rast, a number of well-established drivers have passed through this series. These include World Touring Car Championship drivers Jaap van Lagen, Marin Colak and Jason Watt, ex-Champ Car driver Jan Heylen, 1986 Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft champion Kurt Thiim and 2009 Dakar Rally winner Giniel de Villiers. In 2010, "legend drivers" are going to be competing. So far, ex-Formula One regulars Martin Brundle and Jacques Laffite, the 1990 and 1992 World Rally Champion Carlos Sainz and five-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Frank Biela have all made appearances.
Scoring system edit
- In 2010, points were awarded to the top twenty race finishers. No points were awarded for pole position or fastest race laps. Half-points of the values listed below were awarded for the first two races of the 2010 season. All results count towards the championship.[1]
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | 14th | 15th | 16th | 17th | 18th | 19th | 20th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 60 | 48 | 40 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Champions edit
| Season | Series Name | Champion |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup | Matthias Meyer
|
| 2005 | ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup | René Rast
|
| 2006 | ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup |  Jimmy Johansson
|
| 2007 | ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup | Constantin Dressler
|
| 2008 | ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup | Alexander Rambow
|
| 2009 | ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup |  Maciek Steinhof
|
| 2010 | Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup | Kris Heidorn
|
| 2011 | Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup | Mateusz Lisowski
|
| 2012 | Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup | Ola Nilsson
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| 2013 | Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup | Kelvin van der Linde
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| 2014 | Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup | Jordan Pepper
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References edit
- ^ http://www.volkswagen-motorsport.com/web/images/2005/scirocco_r_cup/reglement//100409_src_regulat_7162.pdf[permanent dead link]
External links edit
- Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
- ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup at driverdb.com