Here's a refresher of Josh Hurley, the 2008 Jetta TDI Cup Champion (photos taken by .:RDriver)
As a reward for winning the championship....
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com...nheim/
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Drivers Compete in Polo Cup Race at Hockenheim
Written by: SPEED Staff
SPEEDtv.com
10/29/2008 - 04:58 PM
Hockenheim, Germany
2008 Jetta TDI Cup Champion, Josh Hurley, of Cooper City, Fla., and 2008 Jetta TDI Cup media contest winner, David Richert, of Niverville, Manitoba, Canada, both drove in the ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup race, Oct. 25 – 26, at Hockenheim Raceway as part of their prize packages from Volkswagen. The pair finished 10th and 22nd, respectively, in the final race of the season for the Polo Cup series. Hurley’s 10th-place was the best finish for a guest driver.
“After a successful first season of the Jetta TDI Cup in North America, we were excited to have two of our young racers make an appearance at the famous Hockenheim track this past weekend,” said Clark Campbell, motorsport manager, Volkswagen of America. “The experience and exposure this opportunity provided to Josh and David was something they’ll never forget and we’re proud of how well they placed among a very competitive field of international drivers.”
In addition to Hurley and Richert, Jetta TDI Cup driving instructor Jan Haylen also competed as a guest entrant and finished 24th in the field of 31 drivers.
Hurley and Richert are participants of the Volkswagen driver exchange program, a program established to link Volkwagen’s international one-make cups in China, Germany, Japan, South Africa and the USA. The program helps the top drivers further their development by participating in international competition, giving them the chance to take a look behind the scenes of other series and to prove their skills in completely unfamiliar circumstances.
Also participating at Hockenheim was 2008 Jetta TDI Cup driver Liam Kenney, who was the only driver to win two races during the 2008 Jetta TDI Cup season, and ended the season in second place. Kenney raced in the Europe ADAC Formula Masters series. Wearing American flag colors on the nose of his “Powered by Volkswagen” formula car, Kenney finished seventh in his first race in Europe.
To receive more information, or to register for the 2009 Jetta TDI Cup season, interested participants between the ages of 16-26 should visit: http://www.vwmotorsportusa.com
In preparation for the 2009 season, Josh stayed in the seat....so to speak:
KONI: Series Joins Season-Opening Test at Daytona
Written by: Grand-Am Communications
01/02/2009 - 03:03 PM
Daytona Beach, Fla.
KONI GS and ST teams join the Rolex series this weekend at Daytona to prepare for their season opener.
Nearly 40 cars will participate in the opening three-day test for the 2009 Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge season, which starts Saturday and ends next Monday at Daytona International Speedway.
The 2009 race season opens Jan. 23 with the Fresh From Florida 200, which incurs a three-hour time limit, at the 3.56-mile track. Defending Grand Sport (GS) class and overall winner Craig Stanton of BGB Motorsports is the only reigning race winner scheduled to participate in the test. He will drive the No. 83 BGB Motorsports Porsche 997, one of 22 entries from the GS class, with rookie Josh Hurley.
The decision was made!!
Updates to follow.....
As a reward for winning the championship....
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com...nheim/
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Drivers Compete in Polo Cup Race at Hockenheim
Written by: SPEED Staff
SPEEDtv.com
10/29/2008 - 04:58 PM
Hockenheim, Germany
2008 Jetta TDI Cup Champion, Josh Hurley, of Cooper City, Fla., and 2008 Jetta TDI Cup media contest winner, David Richert, of Niverville, Manitoba, Canada, both drove in the ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup race, Oct. 25 – 26, at Hockenheim Raceway as part of their prize packages from Volkswagen. The pair finished 10th and 22nd, respectively, in the final race of the season for the Polo Cup series. Hurley’s 10th-place was the best finish for a guest driver.
“After a successful first season of the Jetta TDI Cup in North America, we were excited to have two of our young racers make an appearance at the famous Hockenheim track this past weekend,” said Clark Campbell, motorsport manager, Volkswagen of America. “The experience and exposure this opportunity provided to Josh and David was something they’ll never forget and we’re proud of how well they placed among a very competitive field of international drivers.”
In addition to Hurley and Richert, Jetta TDI Cup driving instructor Jan Haylen also competed as a guest entrant and finished 24th in the field of 31 drivers.
Hurley and Richert are participants of the Volkswagen driver exchange program, a program established to link Volkwagen’s international one-make cups in China, Germany, Japan, South Africa and the USA. The program helps the top drivers further their development by participating in international competition, giving them the chance to take a look behind the scenes of other series and to prove their skills in completely unfamiliar circumstances.
Also participating at Hockenheim was 2008 Jetta TDI Cup driver Liam Kenney, who was the only driver to win two races during the 2008 Jetta TDI Cup season, and ended the season in second place. Kenney raced in the Europe ADAC Formula Masters series. Wearing American flag colors on the nose of his “Powered by Volkswagen” formula car, Kenney finished seventh in his first race in Europe.
To receive more information, or to register for the 2009 Jetta TDI Cup season, interested participants between the ages of 16-26 should visit: http://www.vwmotorsportusa.com
In preparation for the 2009 season, Josh stayed in the seat....so to speak:
KONI: Series Joins Season-Opening Test at Daytona
Written by: Grand-Am Communications
01/02/2009 - 03:03 PM
Daytona Beach, Fla.
KONI GS and ST teams join the Rolex series this weekend at Daytona to prepare for their season opener.
Nearly 40 cars will participate in the opening three-day test for the 2009 Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge season, which starts Saturday and ends next Monday at Daytona International Speedway.
The 2009 race season opens Jan. 23 with the Fresh From Florida 200, which incurs a three-hour time limit, at the 3.56-mile track. Defending Grand Sport (GS) class and overall winner Craig Stanton of BGB Motorsports is the only reigning race winner scheduled to participate in the test. He will drive the No. 83 BGB Motorsports Porsche 997, one of 22 entries from the GS class, with rookie Josh Hurley.
The decision was made!!
Quote, originally posted by Arin@APR » |
Opelika, Alabama, January 16, 2009 - After completing a highly successful first year development program, APR Motorsport is ready to compete for the 2009 Koni Sports Car Challenge Series Championship with a strong two-car effort. APR Motorsport completed the 2008 season with several fastest race laps, a pole position, 9 top ten finishes, and a second place at Miller Motorsports Park, and at every race, an APR VW lapped in the top ten. The driver line-up has evolved for the 2009 schedule with the addition of some new faces and some that are already familiar to the team and fans alike. APR is pleased with the talent and level of professionalism in the new pairings. With the drivers in fast GTI's, the team looks to be a double threat for the 2009 title. #171.... In a major coup for the team, the reigning SCCA VW Jetta TDI Cup Champion Josh Hurley, of Cooper City FL, has been signed to co drive. In 2008, Hurley drove his VW Jetta TDI to a championship in the inaugural season of the series. Josh's tremendous driving and tactical ability led to a win at Portland and a second place finish in the final race to seal the championship by a slim 5 points. Hurley and co-driver Ian Baas tested with APR Motorsport at Daytona in December. Both are confident they will be serious contenders for the Daytona race and the 2009 championship. Baas remarked, "Josh and I hit it off very well at our test in December. Josh was able to get up to speed very quickly. His feedback and input were terrific. I think we are in for a good year!" Hurley said, "I was amazed how well the APR prepared GTI's performed on the track. I can't wait to finally race at Daytona." APR Motorsport Crew Chief Jeff Mishtawy was thrilled with the success of the December test and impressed by the chemistry between Josh, Ian, and the team. "This is a dream. To have capable drivers and a team working selflessly together is going to bring great results. We also tested a number of development items for 2009 with flawless results." Joining the APR Motorsport VW GTI #171 for 2009 will be Gunther VW, the largest VW dealer in the United States. Gunther VW, of Coconut Creek Florida, is proud to reflect the level of professionalism and communication displayed by drivers Baas and Hurley. The Gunther organization has long been a backer of Josh and is pleased to have been a part of Josh's early success with VW racing and continuing that partnership into the future. Visit http://www.gunthervw.net for more information. ABOUT APR LLC, - parent company of APR Motorsport, of Opelika, Alabama recently opened its new 38,000 square foot, 12 acre world headquarters. APR was founded in 1997 to bring aerospace engineering and technology to the automotive performance aftermarket. From the onset, APR established a company philosophy of Integrity, Excellence, and Innovation. APR engineers, designs, and manufactures high quality Engine Management Recalibrations, Performance Exhaust Systems, Intake Systems, Intercoolers, Turbocharger Systems, and Performance Accessories for Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen Vehicles. For more information on APR Tuning or APR Motorsports, visit http://www.goapr.com. APR's engineering has led to technical partnerships with some elite automotive performance engineering companies and provides the development and testing opportunities many companies cannot access. APR is recognized as Official Technology Partners with Michelin Tires, BBS Wheels, Koni, and Brembo. |
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