After the previous success of the Golf GTI only race series, a new wider concept starts in 2009.

V.A.G. Trophy Press Release.

Overview.

Key features :

• Types of vehicle. The series is intended to provide a format for ANY 2 wheel drive model from the V.A.G. portfolio manufactured before 2005. This includes Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda.
• Diesels. We will actively encourage the participation of DIESEL engined models. The organiser’s believe this is a to be one of the ‘first’ at club level.
• Value for money. It is recognised that budgets are being cut in the current economic climate. We believe the format will facilitate some very quick lap times at comparatively low cost. Also for 2009 NO REGISTRATION FEE will be payable (you simply need to be a member of the 750 MC).
• Classes. There are 4 classes for both petrol and diesel models, allowing both near standard and modified vehicles to compete. The vehicles will be categorised on a Power to Weight basis.

Likely Vehicles.

The organisers expect to attract vehicles of the following types :

1, DIESEL V.A.G. models.
2, Ex. Vento Challenge cars.
3, Ex. Polo G40 Cup cars.
4, Ex. ‘Slick 50’ Golf Mk1 & 2 variants.
5, Ex. VW Cup cars.
6, Ex. Trackday V.A.G. models.
7, Seat Cupras.
8. Skoda V RS models.
9, Modified V.A.G. road cars which are adapted for race use.

Class Structure.

Class A – Heavily modified vehicles with a power to weight ration of up to 300 BHP / Ton.
Class B - Vehicles with moderate levels of modifications. Power to weight ratio of approximately 210 BHP / Ton.
Class C – Vehicles with limited modifications. Power to weight ratio of approximately 170 BHP / tonne.
Class D – Mk2 Golf Championship specification vehicles.

Invitation Class: Any V.A.G. race vehicle can enter – ‘run what you brung’.


Series structure

The series will commence in the summer of 2009 and be run over 6 rounds at 5 venues (provisionally).

Further information

Further information and draft regulations will be available from our email address : Vagtrophyinfo@aol.com.

jv, 06/04/2009

jv@golfgti.co.uk