Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup & Safety-Kleen Systems Team Up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jeremy Riffle
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Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup & Safety-Kleen Systems
Team Up For ³Earth Week² Season-Opener at VIR
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³Green² Racing at its Best in Virginia as
25 Young, Up-and-Coming Drivers Hit the Track
Herndon, Va. (April 21, 2010) This weekend, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup
and Series partner, Safety-Kleen Systems, will open the 2010 season just one
day after Earth Day in proper fashion by providing some of the most
environmentally conscious racing in the country. The Series will once again
be using clean diesel fuel in its racecars, demonstrating its commitment to
the environment. In the seasonıs ten events, the Jetta TDI Cup cars will
consume approximately two tanks of clean diesel fuel during race conditions.
All Volkswagen clean diesel TDI models are certified to run on B5 biodiesel,
a mix of 5 percent biodiesel and 95 percent petro diesel.
Following the same green consciousness off the track, the Jetta TDI Cupıs
equipment transport vehicles and generators are also powered by B5 Biofuel.
In addition, the Series uses biodegradable tableware, lounge furniture with
high recycled content, energy-efficient lighting and water stations that
reduce the reliance on plastic water bottles.
³Not only is the on-track product fantastic from a fan standpoint, but the
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup is also one of the most eco-friendly forms of
racing on four wheels,² said Clark Campbell, motorsports manager, Volkswagen
of America, Inc. ³Weıre proud to be associated with a company like
Safety-Kleen Systems, because we share a common goal to provide excitement
at the track, while providing it in an environmentally sound manner. Itıs
fitting that our season-opening weekend falls just after Earth Week because
our Series is a true product of green awareness.²
Much like Volkswagen, Safety-Kleen Systems is also committed to protecting
the environment. From the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup, to NASCAR, to the
IndyCar Series, to the NHRA, Safety-Kleen is at tracks all over the country
providing its services. They are the ³Official Trackside Environmental
Service Provider² for the biggest events in the world of motorsports,
including the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500. Safety-Kleen Systems
recycles the oils, solvents, fuels and clean-up materials from every
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Series, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Indy Racing
League and NHRA National event.
In addition to collecting the used motor oil, brake and transmission fluids,
Safety-Kleen Systems also removes them from the track and recycles them. By
the end of 2010, Safety-Kleen will have picked up 180,000 gallons of used
oil from race shops and tracks. This oil will be re-refined and used by
consumers and industry lessening our dependence on foreign oil all while
keeping our communities greener.
³Weıre thrilled to be a part of the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup again in 2010,²
said Eric Zimmer Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Safety-Kleen Systems. ³Being a sponsor of the Series falls right in line
with our environmental initiatives, so our partnership with Volkswagen is a
perfect fit. Iım definitely looking forward to this weekendıs Jetta TDI Cup
events and I think it will definitely be another exciting season.²
Follow the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup series action on:
www.vwmotorsportusa.com
Volkswagen Online Newsroom: media.vw.com
Live Timing & Scoring: http://livetiming.net/scca/VW
Live Timing & Scoring for your Mobile Device:
http://livetiming.net/SCCA/VW/html.asp
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/JettaTDICup
Twitter: http://twitter.com/VWJettaTDICup
About the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup
The SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup was launched in 2008 as way to
introduce clean diesel technology to the U.S. market and develop the best of
motorsportıs up-and-coming talent. During the season, young, up and coming
drivers (between ages 16-26) compete on road courses around North America in
identical factory-prepared clean diesel powered Jetta TDIıs. Each driver
competing in the Series earns a professional racing license from SCCA Pro
Racing at the conclusion of the season. In addition to more than $50,000 in
prize money at stake during the season, the Series Champion receives
Volkswagen factory career advancement support with a value up to $100,000.
The Jetta TDI Cup car is powered by a 2.0-liter, 170 hp, four-cylinder TDI
clean diesel engine mated to a six-speed, double-clutch, automatic DSG
transmission. The car is only slightly modified from stock with Pirelli
racing tires, race suspension and brake components, drivers racing safety
seat, FIA roll cage and an on-board fire extinguisher system.
About Volkswagen of America
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon,
Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg,
Germany. Volkswagen is one of the worldıs largest producers of passenger
cars and Europeıs largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Golf, GTI, New
Beetle, New Beetle convertible, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Eos, Passat, Passat
Wagon, CC, Tiguan, Touareg and Routan through approximately 600 independent
U.S. dealers. All 2010 Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic
Stabilization Program. This is important because the National Highway and
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new
vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America
online at www.vw.com or www.media.vw.com to learn more.
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