Chennai to host Round 3 of Polo R Cup 2011

After a thrilling Round 2 of Polo R Cup 2011, Volkswagen is back with Round 3 this weekend at the at Irungattukottai Race Track in Sriperumbudur, Chennai. The Round 2 of JK Tyre Volkswagen Polo R Cup 2011 proved to be a surprise where rookie Polo R Cup driver, Rahil Noorani clinched this first ever podium finish by winning the first race. But the spectators favourite Vishnu Prasad is still leading the championship standings with 110 points. Mihir Dharkar, another rookie Polo R Cup driver from Mumbai, is behind with 77 points, followed by Pune lad Oshan Kothadiya with 72 points. Saif Mir from Delhi is on 4th position with 65 points.

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“It has been an exciting season so far and this circuit in Chennai is going to be a formidable one where its numerous twists and turns will prove challenging for the rookie drivers. After the introduction of new drivers on podium in the last round, now there is palpable sense of excitement and expectation among all the motorsport enthusiasts. I’m happy with how the season is progressing so far and look forward to an exhilarating show in Round 3.” said Prithviraj Siddappa, Head of Volkswagen Motorsport India.

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Thanks to its proven concept of promoting young talent abroad, the Polo R Cup enjoys the reputation of being an ideal stepping stone to enter professional racing. Building on its success with the debut Polo Cup India last year, Volkswagen Motorsport will continue to make Polo R Cup the premier touring car championship in the country.

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