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VW Jetta TDI Cup

Nick Mancuso was one of 30 drivers selected to participate in the series. Thirty drivers aged 16-26 were chosen after an exhaustive driver search in Pheonix, AZ. 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, aged 16 to 26. Volkswagens 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.