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Jenna Wagner (Bristol, VA) - In 2005, Wagner first hit the track at Lonesome Pine Raceway in Virginia in their Racing 101 Program. In 2006, she graduated and drove a Dodge Neon in the UCAR Division at Virginia's Motor Mile Speedway. For the next two seasons, Wagner returned to her favorite track, Lonesome Pine, where she would compete in the MOD-4 Division in a Ford Thunderbird earning Rookie of the Year in 2008. In 2009, Wagner moved to the Charger Division while finishing third in the Championship standings and once again earning Rookie of the Year honors. The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup season will help Wagner earn valuable seat time and mature as a racecar driver. She plans to not only learn from Series instructors, but her fellow drivers as well. Wagner hopes to one day compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
Thompson looks to repeat in 2010
Last season, Jake Thompson earned his first Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup win in the weekend's second race at VIR. The Calgary native started on the front row and led 12 of the race's 14 laps before taking the checkered flag. This victory came in just his second event in a racecar; now with an entire season under his belt, you can bet he's got his sights set on Victory Lane once again in 2010.
"I really enjoyed racing at VIRginia International Raceway last season, and I can't wait to get back," said Thompson. "VIR is an amazing racetrack and last year we were able to put on a great show for the fans. Prior to joining the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup, I didn't have a tremendous amount of experience racing cars; I'd mostly competed in go-karts. So, to come out last year and win in just my second appearance behind the wheel of a Jetta TDI Cup car was fantastic. Volkswagen has created a truly unique Series that not only provides excitement on the track, but it's also a great organization designed to help young drivers with their careers. Plus, running on clean diesel fuel, the Series sets the standard as far as "green racing." I had a blast last year and I'm looking forward to opening the 2010 season next week at VIR as a defending race winner. Certainly there's a bit of pressure coming back as a former winner, so I just have to make sure I stay calm and focused out there and run a smooth race. To win races in the Jetta TDI Cup, you definitely need a little bit of luck on your side, so if you stay patient and put in a solid performance each time you hit the track, the results will follow."
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