Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup was a one-make racing series by

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based in Germany, which used the

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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

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, and was replaced in 2015 by the

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Specifications

*Engine displacement:

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*Gearbox: Production-based 6-speed paddle shift gearbox *Weight: *Power output: *Fuel: Aral Ultimate Racing 102 RON unleaded *Fuel capacity: Undisclosed *Fuel delivery: Natural gas multi-point injection *Aspiration: Single-turbocharged *Length: *Width: *Wheelbase: *Steering: Electromechanically supported rack and pinion steering

Drivers

As well as 2005 champion René Rast, a number of well-established drivers have passed through this series. These include

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drivers

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, Marin Colak and

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, ex-

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driver

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, 1986

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champion

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and

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winner Giniel de Villiers. In 2010, "legend drivers" are going to be competing. So far, ex-

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regulars

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and

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, the 1990 and 1992

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Carlos Sainz and five-time

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winner Frank Biela have all made appearances.

Scoring system

* 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.http://www.volkswagen-motorsport.com/web/images/2005/scirocco_r_cup/reglement//100409_src_regulat_7162.pdf

Champions

References

External links

Volkswagen Scirocco R-CupADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup at driverdb.com
{{Volkswagen Group Touring car racing series One-make series Auto racing series in Germany Recurring sporting events established in 2004 Recurring events disestablished in 2014 Defunct auto racing series