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| NEWS: Three guest drivers to join Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup at Mosport |
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HERNDON, Va. (August 25, 2009) - This weekend, the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup will make its only trip to Canada to race at Mosport International Raceway in Bowmanville, Ontario. When the series' 24 drivers take to the 10-turn, 2.459-mile road course, they'll be joined by three guest drivers including ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup driver Maximilian Hackländer and renowned Canadian automotive journalists, Jim Kenzie and Marc Lachapelle. The three guests will participate alongside the series regulars in all of the weekend's events that begin with practice on Saturday, August 29 and conclude with the race on Sunday, August 30 at 8:30 am ET.
Hackländer's participation in the race weekend is part of Volkswagen's driver exchange program where competitors from Volkswagen's other factory-supported, one-make cup series across the globe travel to other countries to race against international competition. Earlier this month, Jetta TDI Cup driver, Timmy Megenbier raced in Germany at Oschersleben in the Polo Cup where he finished seventh in the second race of the weekend.
"It will be a great pleasure for me to drive in the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup because of the experience I will gain competing against international drivers," Hackländer said. "It's important for young drivers to get behind the wheel of as many cars as possible, and I haven't driven a diesel-powered racecar. So, I'm a bit unsure of what driving one will be like, but I'm looking forward to learning and making the most of this opportunity."
About the guest drivers:
Maximilian Hackländer - Hackländer is joining the series in Mosport as an exchange driver from the ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup, the Jetta TDI Cup's sister series in Germany. The 19-year-old native of Rüthen, Germany is currently fifth in the Polo Cup Championship and is second in rookie points. His season-best third-place finish came in the Polo Cup's fourth race of the season at Norisring.
Jim Kenzie - Kenzie is native of Toronto and is one of Canada's foremost automotive journalists. He has been Chief Auto Reviewer for The Toronto Star's "Wheels" section, Canada's leading automotive publication, since its inception in 1986. He also appears on "Kenzie's Korner" on TSN'S "Motoring," Canada's most watched, most authoritative automotive television program. Kenzie's work also appears on the MSN Autos web site, and in a variety of Canadian and international outlets. He also has been an active motorsports participant for nearly 30 years, and has twice won the Open Category in the Targa Newfoundland rally.
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