Documentary: From Rookies to Racers

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

I stumbled across this fantastic documentary based in America. It is about the Volkswagen TDI Cup - a category run by the German marque designed to pitt up and coming young drivers against each other. The prize for winning the championship: A bag of cash and an opportunity to race in the VW Scirocco Cup which is based in Europe. All the cars are prepared and repaired by VW to ensure a level playing field. The cars are basically leased by the drivers. In addition to providing the equipment, VW also hires mentors for the series to help the young drivers with technical feedback and coaching. Read More


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