Volkswagen Selects Drivers for New Jetta TDI Cup

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Courtesy of Volkswagen of America, Inc.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (April 7, 2008) - Volkswagen of America, Inc.
announced today the selection of 30 drivers to compete in the all-new
Jetta TDI Cup series. The drivers were chosen at a driver selection
event April 3-6 at the Firebird Raceway in Phoenix, Ariz.

"We're offering a unique opportunity for some of the best and brightest
drivers to get their start in a factory-backed racing series," said
Stefan Jacoby, president and CEO, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "Through
an exhausting driver evaluation process, we looked at a variety of
factors including driving ability and potential, media and communication
skills and overall fit, to choose the 30 best drivers to help promote
Volkswagen and the introduction of our all-new 50-state clean diesel
Jetta TDI, and ultimately themselves."

The 30 drivers are:

Chad Brassfield, 20, Phoenix, Ariz.

Caleb Kenney, 22, Berkeley, Calif.

Gary Williams Jr., 26, Dana Point, Calif.

Ryan Buetzer, 25, Long Beach, Calif.

Evan Pflock, 20, Redondo Beach, Calif.

Andy Lee, 25, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Jimmy Underhill, 21, Denver, Colo.

Taylor Broekemeier, 21, Fort Collins, Colo.

Josh Hurley, 23, Cooper City, Fla.

Mark Pombo, 25, Duluth, Ga.

Timmy Megenbier, 16, Melrose Park, Ill.

Nick Mancuso, 21, Mettawa, Ill.

Adam Love, 21, Normal, Ill.

David Richert, 25, Niverville, MB, Canada

Chris Castagna, 22, S. Boston, Mass.

Michael DeNino, 18, Gaithersburg, Md.

Chris Kuenning, 20, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Noah Arundel, 27, Tonka Bay, Minn.

John Shim, 22, Starkville, Miss.

Adam Crepin, 20, St. Louis, Mo.

Jake Dallenbach, 18, Charlotte, N.C.

Adam Kretschmer, 21, Brampton, ON, Canada

Andrew Cordeiro, 24, Woodbridge, ON, Canada

Chris Holman, 20, Burlington, ON, Canada

James Kirkham, 23, Beaverton, Ore.

Derek Jones, 24, Philadelphia, Penn.

David Jurca, 22, Federal Way, Wash.

Liam Kenney, 16, Sterling, Va.

Juan Pablo Sierra Lendle, 23, Puebla, Mexico

Wyatt Dallenbach, 16, San Antonio, Texas

The Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup series is an innovative approach to
motorsports - 30 factory-prepared and managed 2009 Jetta TDI
clean-diesels will be piloted by talented, up-and-coming drivers, ages
16 to 26. Volkswagen's goal is to find the driver with the most talent
and help them break into the world of professional motorsports. The
Jetta TDI Cup series is sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America
(SCCA) Pro Racing Inc.

The concept is as revolutionary as the car, which is powered by a
2.0-liter, four-cylinder TDI, clean diesel engine. The Jetta TDI is
lightly modified from spec, featuring race-ready suspension and brakes,
and a six-speed double-clutch automatic DSG transmission. Additionally,
to highlight its environmental dedication, Volkswagen has partnered with
Carbonfund.org to certify the entire race series as carbon free.

"With the Jetta TDI Cup, Volkswagen has created an amazing platform to
develop young drivers and expand their knowledge about clean, quiet and
powerful diesel technology," said Robert Wildberger, president and CEO,
SCCA Pro Racing, Inc. "We look forward to the series in hopes that it
will attract more attention to the drivers and advantages of diesel
power."

In the end, the winner of the race series will be awarded $100,000 from
Volkswagen to aid them in their next steps as a professional racer. An
additional $150,000 will be given to the winner if he or she signs a
contract with a professional level team within six months of winning the
Jetta TDI Cup series.

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2008 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Schedule

Date

Track

With

April 25-27

VIRginia International Raceway

Grand-Am / SPEED Touring Car

May 17-18

Mosport International Raceway

Canadian Touring Car / MX-5 Cup

Aug 15-17

Lime Rock Park

NASCAR Camping World Series

Sept. 19-20

Iowa Speedway

USAR Hooters Pro Cup

Sept. 27-28

New Jersey Motorsports Park*

SPEED World Challenge/ARCA

Oct. 1-3

Road Atlanta

ALMS / SPEED World Challenge

* - doubleheader

Erin Cechal

SCCA Public Relations Manager

800/770-2055 ext. 354

ecechal@scca.com

www.scca.com

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