The following sponsors make the World Challenge Series "what racing should be" year after year. Labeled as having the "closest competition" by Car and Driver Magazine, this series is one of the few that deliver exactly what road racing fans are looking for.
If you are interested in becoming a supporting sponsor of the World Challenge series contact Scott Bove at 303-842-7353 or scottbove@wcvision.com and start enjoying the benefits of exposure that only this series can offer, today. |
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Pirelli Tire North America designs, develops, manufactures and markets tires for passenger vehicles in both the original equipment and replacement markets as well as markets and distributes tires for motorcycles and motorsports. Its Rome, Georgia manufacturing facility features Pirelli’s Modular Integrated Robotized System (MIRS), which employs state-of-the-art technology to manufacture tires for both export and domestic markets.
Pirelli’s motorsport excellence is based on a tradition of innovation and reliability in competition and is the number one tire choice for the world’s most exciting racing series. Pirelli Tire North America has been selected as the Official Tire Supplier for the Pirelli World Challenge Championships and will supply all cars in the GT, GTS, Touring Car and Touring Car B-Spec categories with the P Zero Racing Slick and P Zero Racing Rain tires.
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 Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving - Official Sponsor
The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving is the Official Driving School of the Pirelli World Challenge Championships. The prestigious driving school has signed on for several ventures with the series this year including transferable gift certificate awards for each race winner. For the fans, $500 gift certificates will be raffled off at each event.
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_200x100.jpg) Cadillac - Official Pace Car and Safety Car, Manufacturer Sponsor
The Cadillac V-Series vehicles are among the best and highest performing luxury performance cars in the world and there is no better place than the race-track to highlight Cadillac’s performance capabilities. The CTS-V Coupe racecar is based on the award-winning V Series line of vehicles, with a body structure directly off the assembly line. While some components have been modified due to the unique demands of racing, we made every effort to maintain as much production content as possible. The CTS-V Coupe racecar establishes that the V-series is the World’s Fastest Family of cars and solidifies Cadillac as the New Standard of the World. Cadillac will also provide the Official Pace Car and Safety Vehicle for Pirelli World Challenge starting in 2013.
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 Eibach - Official Sponsor
Founded in Germany in 1951, Eibach produces the world’s finest suspension components right here in Corona, California U.S.A. Whether it’s Formula 1, NASCAR, WRC World Rally or the Pirelli World Challenge — more championships have been won by vehicles equipped with Eibach Springs! This performance edge is engineered into every Eibach performance spring kit, sway bar or adjustable coil-over kit we make—with the ride quality you expect. It’s no wonder that Eibach is the #1 Choice of Motorsport Champions and Automotive Enthusiasts worldwide! To learn more—visit www.eibach.com and take a high speed tour inside Eibach USA.
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 GoPro - Official Sponsor
Based in San Mateo, California, GoPro makes the world’s most versatile cameras, enabling people to capture and share their lives’ most exciting moments in professional quality HD video and photos. GoPro’s HD HERO line of wearable and gear mountable cameras are used collectively by more consumers, professional athletes, and video production professionals than any other camera in the world. GoPro’s products are sold in over 140 countries via specialty sports retailers, Sport Chalet, Best Buy and at gopro.com.
GoPro is the Official Camera of the Pirelli World Challenge for 2013 and beyond. All racecars will utilize GoPro systems to capture in-car images for series broadcasts on NBC Sports Network and via live streaming at www.world-challengetv.com.
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 Hawk Performance - Official Sponsor
Carlisle Brake & Friction is a leading solutions provider for high performance and severe duty brake, clutch and transmission applications to OEM and aftermarket customers in the mining, construction, military, motorsports, renewable energy, industrial and aerospace markets. CBF’s brands, which include Hawk Performance Group, Wellman Products Group, Carlisle Industrial Brake & Friction, Japan Power Brake, VelveTouch, and Field Pro, offer a diverse range of the most highly engineered braking and friction products available today. For more information on Hawk Performance, visit www.hawkperformance.com/ or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hawkperformance.
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 Motul USA - Official Sponsor
Unanimously recognized for more than 150 years for the quality of its products, innovation capacity and involvement in the field of competition, Motul is also recognized as the specialist in synthetic lubricants. As early as 1971, Motul was the first lubricant manufacturer to pioneer the formulation of a 100% synthetic lubricant for automotive engines, The 300V lubricant, making use of Esters technology and issued from the aeronautical industry.
All along the years, Motul has gained experience as an official supplier to many racing teams and manufacturers and contributes with them to further technological development in motorsports. Motul is supporting those teams in international competitions such as: Pirelli World Challenge, 24 Hours of Le Mans, FIA GT1 World Championship, Formula Nippon, Intercontinental Le Mans Cup, Super GT, Dakar, IRC, Drift, Pikes Peak, MotoGP, World Superbike, World MX, Endurance, Superbike, Supercross, IOM TT, Rallycross, F1 Boat and scores of others.
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 OPTIMA Batteries - Official Sponsor
OPTIMA Batteries, manufactured by Johnson Controls, Inc., provides industry-leading batteries which represent premium performance. OPTIMA will continue to strengthen its position in the aftermarket performance automotive industry by maintaining the position of Official Battery of the Pirelli World Challenge Championships. OPTIMA Batteries will also continue to offer awards for all podium finishing teams.
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 PrivacyStar - Official Sponsor
PrivacyStar is the only complete privacy and preference service available for smartphones. PrivacyStar is an all-in-one privacy application, bringing unlimited call blocking, text blocking, Do Not Disturb, Caller ID, one-step complaint filing against telemarketers and debt collectors right from your phone. PrivacyStar has blocked over 120 million calls for our users and filed over 300,000 complaints directly with the Federal Trade Commission. PrivacyStar is easy to download and available in Blackberry App World and Android Market or through our website.
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 Race Keeper - Official Sponsor
Race-Keeper is the Official Video Data System of the Pirelli World Challenge Championships. Manufactured by Trivinci Systems, LLC, Race-Keeper is one of the world’s most capable and trusted providers of video data loggers. Race-Keeper combines the power of high-resolution video and data from multiple sources in one easy-to-use video data package. As part of the sponsorship, Race-Keeper will deliver its professional-grade systems to provide data and video to series officials to assist with technical performance balancing and for on-track scrutinizing and data evaluation. Race-Keeper will also provide Race-Keeper Comparo driver development software to the teams for race analysis and instruction.
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 Recaro - Official Sponsor
RECARO is synonymous with “performance” making it the premiere brand for high-end racing seats. RECARO seats are designed to enhance the driving experience of high-performance vehicles in every way, while providing the comfort and safety needed for intense driving.
This year, RECARO is introducing a new product to its aftermarket lineup – the newly designed, street legal, RECARO Cross Sportster featuring lower profile thigh bolsters and a carbon optic back option. Additionally, the new RECARO Pro Racer Ultima 1.0 racing shell, developed to meet the latest FIA “Advanced Racing Seat Spec” for World Rally Championship (WRC), will be joining RECARO’s racing seat lineup. Both new products, together with RECARO’s existing factory stock, aftermarket, and racing product offerings, set the bar for safety standards and protocol within the industry, defining performance seating characteristics without compromising, comfort or design.
RECARO’s sport performance enhancing features, including shoulder and thigh bolstering and ergonomic design are optimized for long-term comfort to reduce driver fatigue. A curved backrest supports the seat occupant; enhancing lumbar support and bold bolstering help firmly hold the occupant in place during more intense driving maneuvers.
Come visit us at the RECARO sponsored social media lounge and the RECARO Tent at select World Challenge events and check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RecaroUSA and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/recarousa.
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 StopTech - Official Sponsor
StopTech®, the championship-winning performance and racing division of Centric Parts®, is a leading innovator of world class brake components and systems for production-based racing, circle track and off-road racing, as well as high performance vehicles on the street and track. StopTech was the first to offer Balanced Brake Upgrades® for production cars and remains the worldwide leader with over 700 platform offerings to dramatically improve overall braking performance. StopTech’s industry leading technologies and materials, from rock solid calipers to patented 2-piece AeroRotors, result in shorter stopping distances, better brake modulation and less brake fade. Brake late, finish first.
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 Sunoco - Official Sponsor
Sunoco, the largest manufacturer of racing gasoline in the world and the Official Fuel of the Pirelli World Challenge Championships, has a long track record of winning performance. Recognized as the leader in the race fuel industry, Sunoco sets the standard with every gallon of every blend. More engine builders, racers, tracks and sanctioning bodies choose Sunoco than all other racing gasoline combined! Sunoco’s track-proven fuels are designed to provide exceptional performance, quality and consistency.
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 Acura - Manufacturer Sponsor, Contingency Sponsor
One of the leading manufacturers of high-performance sport compacts, sedans and sports cars, Acura returns to the Pirelli World Challenge Championships as a manufacturer contingency sponsor. A division of American Honda, Acura has contributed to the company's 17 Manufacturers' Championships in 19 years - more than any other manufacturer. Acura has won races in the GT, GTS and Touring Car classes, and its 84 wins currently rank first all-time for an individual marque.
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 Audi - Manufacturer Sponsor
Audi has always valued the knowledge and technological innovation that the racing environment provides. Since our inception a hundred years ago, Audi Motorsport has competed on a world-wide scale resulting in numerous world championships across a broad spectrum of races. The name of the R8 is legend: The R8 sports prototype won the 24 Hours of Le Mans five times between 2000 and 2005 and celebrated 63 wins from 80 starts. The first thoroughbred production sportscar from Audi with the same name, the Audi R8 unveiled in 2006, carries the genes of the triumphant racing prototypes. Now, the name R8 returns to the race track: Bearing a close resemblance to the production car and derived from a chassis taken from the production line the Audi R8 LMS arises. The R8 LMS has celebrated many victories across the world, including 24 hour titles at Spa, Zolder, the Nürburgring, and most recently, Daytona. For more information on Audi Motorsport, visit www.audiusa.com/motorsport.
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 Chevrolet - MANUFACTURER SPONSOR
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
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 FIAT USA – Manufacturer Sponsor, Contingency Sponsor
Fiat USA, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, currently offers the stylish Fiat 500, the sporty open-air Fiat 500 Cabrio, and the race-inspired Fiat 500 Abarth available as a Hardtop or Cabrio. Coming soon, the all-electric FIAT 500e and the all-new five door FIAT 500L. SRT Motorsports is responsible for the racing operations in North America and Europe including ALMS GTE, Le Mans GT, Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car and B-Spec Championships, SCCA Club Racing, AMA Supercross, NARRA SRT Viper Cup, ISOC Snocross, and the Global RallyCross programs. SRT Motorsports, working with the Mopar brand, offers turn-key sports cars like the Viper Competition Coupe and the Viper ACR-X while providing spare parts and service to their customers.
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 Ford - Manufacturer Sponsor, Contingency Sponsor
Ford North America Motorsports (“Ford Racing”), based in Dearborn, Michigan, is responsible for major racing operations in North America, including NASCAR (Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series, Camping World Trucks), Pirelli World Challenge Championships, Grand American sports car racing, NHRA drag racing, RallyCar and action sports (e.g., Formula Drift, X Games). The department also oversees the development and marketing of Ford Racing Performance Parts, with products ranging from performance packs, crate engines, and components to fully-engineered turnkey race cars. Ford Racing also manages all grass-roots contingency awards programs, the outreach programs with all Ford Clubs and Ford performance enthusiasts, and the marketing of the Ford Racing brand.
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 Honda Performance Development - Manufacturer, Contingency Sponsor
Honda Performance Development (HPD) continues its Pirelli World Challenge Championships manufacturer contingency sponsorship this year. HPD is the wholly owned subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co. Located in Santa Clarita, Calif., HPD is the technical operations center for high-performance Honda racing cars and engines. HPD won both the Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car and Touring Car B-Spec Manufacturers' Championships in 2012.
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 Kia Motors America - Manufacturer Sponsor, Contingency Sponsor
Kia Motors is the one of the world's fastest moving global automotive brands and the first Korean car company to compete in the Pirelli World Challenge. Kia's fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive cars and CUVs have earned critical acclaim, awards, and dramatically increased consumer awareness, perception and consideration for the brand. In 2012, Kia recorded its 18th consecutive year of U.S. market share growth selling more than 550,000 vehicles for the first time in company history; more than 150,000 of which were Optimas built at the company's manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia. The Georgia plant is also responsible for the creation of more than 10,000 plant and supplier jobs as well as the two turbocharged Optimas that battle in the GTS class. Kia will be the official partner of the Pirelli World Challenge Fantasy League in 2013.
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 Mazda - Manufacturer Sponsor, Contingency Sponsor
Mazda manufacturers a full line of cars, including the Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda6, and RX-8 which have all competed in the Pirelli World Challenge Championships. Mazda captured its first-ever Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car titles in 2007, claiming both the Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ Championships. In 2012, MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development ladder driver Michael Cooper won the TC Drivers' Championship, and the Rookie of the Year Award. Mazda returns to the Pirelli World Challenge Championships as a contingency sponsor this season.
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 Merecedes-Benz- Manufacturer Sponsor
In 2010 a new business segment called "AMG Customer Sports" was established at Mercedes-AMG in Germany. Starting with the idea of building a reliable, safe and competitive racing car, the SLS AMG GT3 was developed. It is a racing car for short and long distance races according to FIA GT3 regulations - a version for the Pirelli World Challenge was specifically developed. The AMG Customer Sports Team is focused on supporting every of its teams equally and thus offers excellent technical assistance and spare parts service on site as well as driver support on request. Until today, an impressive number of more than 60 gullwings has been sold to customer teams around the globe and within two race seasons, more than 70 victories and 12 championship titles have been achieved. Take a look at our websites to learn more about AMG Customer Sports: http://www.facebook.com/AMGCustomerSports and http://www.mercedes-amg.com/slsamggt3
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 MINI - Manufacturer Sponsor, Contingency Sponsor
MINI manufactures vehicles for customers that insist on a premium car that is right-sized for the modern world. Ever since its 1959 debut to the world, MINI continues to capture hearts from enthusiasts and podiums for racers alike. From our iconic Hardtop to the two-seat Roadster and all the way to our family-friendly all-wheel-drive Countryman, MINI offers a vehicle to tailor all needs and wants with incredible kart-like handling, iconic design inside and out and fuel efficient operation. In B-Spec, these virtues thrive as MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC, supports is racers with a contingency program to back its excellent products. Let’s Motor.
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 Porsche - Manufacturer Sponsor
Porsche will continue its support of the Pirelli World Challenge Championships and the competitors running in Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars (911 Type 997) by returning as a manufacturer sponsor. Porsche has won nine Manufacturers’ Championship titles in the last 17 years, garnering 57 wins to rank third all-time.
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 Volvo - Manufacturer Sponsor
Volvo returns to the Pirelli World Challenge Championships in 2013 as a manufacturer sponsor in support of the Volvo S60s competing in the GT class. Volvo claimed its first Manufacturers' Championship title in 2010. A truly stunning ride, the S60 is a perfect marriage of art and engineering. For over 80 years, Volvo has been recognized as the leader in automotive safety. Today, we are driven by other things too: a desire to build cars that are less damaging to the environment, cars that make excitement the rule rather than the exception, and above all, a commitment to delivering premium quality and innovative design for our drivers, for their passengers, for everyone - for life.
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 Airgas - Contingency Sponsor
Airgas has long been the main air and nitrogen supplier to professional race teams and offers both service and contingency sponsorship to teams participating in the Pirelli World Challenge Championships.
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 BBS - Contingency Sponsor
BBS celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2010 leading the way in motorsport and alloy wheel production. Nowhere are demands higher or stresses greater than they are in motor racing. Leading auto manufacturers such as Porsche, Ferrari, BMW, Audi, VW, Ford and Chrysler to name a few use BBS as original equipment. BBS of America will continue to offer contingency awards to teams competing in the Pirelli World Challenge GT and GTS classes.
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 Grassroots Motorsports Magazine - Fanguide & Media Partner
Grassroots Motorsports is the how-to magazine for the serious sports car enthusiast. In-depth project car technical articles, hard-hitting comparison tests, and detailed event coverage fill each issue of GRM to help real-world sports car enthusiasts get race car performance out of their own cars. To receive a free trial copy of Grassroots Motorsports, request one online at www.grassrootsmotorsports.com/try or call the magazine’s offices at 800-520-8292. Grassroots Motorsports Magazine produces the Pirelli World Challenge Fanguide – 50,000 copies of the Fanguide will be polybagged with subscriber copies of the June issue of GRM.
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 Invisible Glass - Contingency Sponsor
Invisible Glass Premium Glass Cleaner is the #1 selling auto glass cleaner in North America! Invisible Glass continues to support the Pirelli World Challenge Championships as an official sponsor and will help teams “Make Glass INVISIBLE” with product kit prizes. Visit InvisibleGlass.com for a complete line of glass care products, as well as free samples, tips, prizes, and more.
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 NBC Sports Network - TV Broadcast Partner
The 2013 Pirelli World Challenge Championships will air on NBC Sports Network. NBC Sports Network, a 24/7 sports network that is available in more than 76 million homes was officially launched on January 2nd, 2012 when it was rebranded from VERSUS. This year’s 90-minute and two-hours telecasts will air on Saturdays and Sundays and will showcase high-quality production, renowned announcers providing color commentary as well as feature segments with behind-the-scenes footage.
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 Nissan - Contigency Sponsor
At Nissan, we make legends. From the classic Datsun 510, to the iconic Z, to the exotic modern GT-R, every car and every part is born from innovation. From the turbocharged Juke crossover to the original four door sports sedan Maxima, Nissan delivers a superior driving experience unlike any other.
Nissan’s competition history runs deep. With more than 100 U.S. racing championships spanning nearly half a century, Nissan is proud to be a part of the World Challenge racing family.
Our participation in the PWC series is with the legendary GTR in the GT class and the 370Z in the GTS class. Both race vehicle models are built from standard production units with additional modifications as required and approved by PWC.
Nissan America's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan Americas is based in Franklin, Tennessee with the Americas Head Quarters and with manufacturing and assembly in Smyrna, TN, Decherd, TN and Canton, Mississippi in addition to global facilities.
For more information about Nissan performance products, Nissan performance parts and the NISMO brand, visit http://www.nissanusa.com/nismo/.
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 Speedcast - Internet Broadcast Partner
Founded in 2006, Speedcast Productions is at the cutting-edge of the streaming video revolution. Leveraging extensive live production capabilities, powerful online tools and relationships throughout the television industry, Speedcast has created the most comprehensive and cost-effective video production and delivery program in motorsports. In 2013, Speedcast Productions will carry all Pirelli World Challenge Championships races for free at www.world-challengetv.com on event weekends.
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 SPEEDCOM - Official Radio and Communications Partner
SPEEDCOM, with headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida and Barcelona, Spain, is the global leader in motorsports radio and communications systems. Starting with the 2013 season, SPEEDCOM has signed a three-year partnership with the Pirelli World Challenge Championships as the Official Radio and Communications Partner. In addition to providing state-of-the art radio systems and service, Pirelli World Challenge competitors will also gain access to SPEEDCOM affiliated companies VisionX Custom Graphics and VisionX Sportswear in the new partnership. VisionX Custom Graphics provides a complete line of custom wraps, vinyl applications suitable for every aspect of a modern motorsports program, from basic car numbers on up to custom designed and full color vehicle, transporter and pit support equipment wraps. VisionX can also make sponsor banners and applications to fit just about any imaginable surface.
VisionX Sportswear is a leading motorsports oriented uniform and sports wear manufacturer and supplier. From crew shirts for a small team to orders in the thousands, VisionX can design, layout out and produce as little as a dozen shirts with just a 15 to 20 day lead time after approval of the art work. To contact SPEEDCOM and the VisionX companies, please call (386)-760-7110 or visit www.speedcomracing.com or www.visionxonline.com.
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 Stand 21 Racewear - Safety Partner
Safety is not only Stand 21’s only business; it is a passion that led to the creation of the Stand 21 Safety Foundation. Acting under the name “Racing Goes Safer,” (www.racinggoessafer.com) the Stand 21 Safety Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a primary purpose of promoting enhanced motorsports safety. It achieves this goal in collaboration with medical and scientific bodies, as well as with major series’ organizers (FIA, SFI, NHRA,SCTA, SCCA, SCORE…), with whom safety-related seminars and lectures are presented by high-profile experts and specialists in order to bring awareness of safety issues and solutions to the forefront of the motorsports world. By gathering and consolidating all data and experiences collected by sanctioning bodies, universities, and medical research groups, the Stand 21Safety Foundation is dedicated to sharing this information by educating and listening to the motorsport community worldwide.
The Stand 21 safety foundation's mission is the betterment of motorsport safety by educating and raising safety awareness within the motorsports world.
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 Volkswagen - Contingency Sponsor
Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars, and Europe’s largest automaker. In 2013, Volkswagen celebrated 50 years of motorsport history, and continues to be a dominant force in various forms of motorsport around the world. Today, VW continues their racing involvement in the World Rally Championship, and by focusing on a commitment to bring innovative technology to many racing series around the world. Volkswagen is offering major contingency support for all Volkswagen teams competing in Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car.
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