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The annual Race of Champions showdown
returns to Germany this weekend (27-28 November) for the first time in
21 years, and the Scirocco R-Cup race car will join a list of legendary
names from the world of motorsport as they compete to claim the title of
‘Champion of Champions’. Taking
place at the Düsseldorf Football Arena, the 2010 Race of Champions will
feature some of the most successful racers from around the world, and
the Scirocco R-Cup race car marks the first time a vehicle powered by
gas has competed in the event. The 275 PS coupés are powered by a
2.0-litre four-cylinder TSI engine run on bio-CNG which reduces CO2
emissions by 80 per cent.
Among the list of famous names taking
part are Sébastian Loeb (seven-time World Rally Championship winner and
three-time Race of Champions ‘Champion of Champions’), Andy Priaulx
(three time WTCC champion), Jason Plato (double British Touring Car
Championship winner), Alain Prost (four-time Formula 1 world champion)
and the German pairing of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael
Schumacher and the recently-crowned 2010 Formula 1 world champion
Sebastian Vettel.
The 2010 season saw the eco-conscious
Scirocco R-Cup complete its inaugural season as the partner series of
the popular DTM. The grids were made up of a wide range of racing
talent throughout the year, with guest drives from a number of
motorsport legends including Martin Brundle, Mark Blundell, Johnny
Herbert, Carlos Sainz and Derek Bell. |
