At the second race weekend of the new touring car series ADAC TCR Germany, at the Sachsenring (D), the new Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR once again proved that it can deliver high speeds. Tim Zimmermann (D) from Team Engstler claimed second place in his first race on Saturday, and crossed the line in third position in the second race on Sunday. Benjamin Leuchter (D) from Team racing one just missed out on a win in Sunday’s race, which was characterised by thrilling duels and numerous incidents. At the finish, he was just 0.910 seconds slower than the victorious Antti Buri (Seat) from Finland. Leuchter is the best-placed Volkswagen driver in the overall standings, with 58 points in third place, behind Harald Proczyk (Seat/70) and Josh Files (Seat/63). Zimmermann is currently fifth overall with 38 points. The next races in the ADAC TCR Germany series will take place in Oschersleben (D), from 17 to 19 June.
House and Davis victorious at season-opener
Phil House and Toby Davis (both GB) were both victorious at the opening races in the Volkswagen Racing Cup UK. At the race weekend in Rockingham, House crossed the lines first in his Volkswagen Golf, followed by the Scirocco drivers Jack Walter-Tulley (GB) and Davis. The latter was then successful in the second race, which he won ahead of Simon Rudd in the Golf and Walter-Tulley. House now leads the overall standings with 84 points, closely followed by Walter-Tulley (82) and Davis (78). “In the second race, I had to stay ahead of two of my championship rivals, which was a really nerve-wracking experience,” Davis said. “I hope that we can keep this performance up in the championship.” Davis will be able to try to repeat his victory from 28 to 30 May, when the Volkswagen Racing Cup UK visits Oulton Park (GB).
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