Volkswagen of America, Inc. is proud to announce the names of the 25 drivers who will compete in the 2010 Jetta TDI® Cup. The Volkswagen-operated spec racing series, now entering its third season, will take the green flag on its SCCA Pro Racing-sanctioned events beginning April 23 at Virginia International Raceway.
The drivers selected to compete in the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup include:
Rafael Navarro IV – |
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Arie Ouimet – |
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Chris Wehrheim – |
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JJ Tomlinson – |
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Justine Jackson – |
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Jarvis Gennari – |
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Mike Mineo-Nardacci – |
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Jenna Wagner – |
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Nate Norenberg – |
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JD Mobley - Castle Rock, CO |
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Andrew Cordeiro - |
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Jake Thompson – |
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Colin Thompson – |
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Michael Hogg – |
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Kevin Gleason – |
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Taylor Tzouanakis – |
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Wyatt Gooden – Gates Mills, OH |
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Brian Whitmire – |
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AJ Severino – |
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Andrew Novich – |
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Taylor Broekemeier - |
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AJ Nealey - |
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Ryan Ellis - |
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Juan Pablo Delgado – |
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Juan Pablo Sierra Lendle - |
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"Our third year for the Jetta TDI Cup is already shaping up to be the best one yet," said Clark Campbell, Motorsport Manager, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "We were given the extremely difficult task of selecting only 25 drivers from a such diverse group of individuals who, honestly, all deserve the chance to compete. With 18 new drivers and 7 more returning from last season, the field is undoubtedly set for top-notch competition and racing excitement."
Drivers will race in ten Jetta TDI Cup events spanning seven road courses in the
The Jetta TDI Cup racecar is powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder TDI clean diesel engine mated to a six-speed, Direct Shift Gearbox® (DSG®) dual-clutch automatic transmission. The car is only slightly modified from stock through the addition of race tires, suspension, brakes, and safety equipment.
2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Schedule
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Round 1 & 2 April 23 – 25
Round 3 May 9
Round 4 June 5 – 6
Round 5 July 18 – 20 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (
Round 6 July 30 – Aug. 1 Autobahn Country Club (
Round 7 & 8 Aug. 20 – 22 Road
Round 9 & 10 Sept. 24 – 26 Autodromo AMOZOC (
To learn more about the 2010 Jetta TDI Cup, please visit www.volkswagenjettacup.com
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