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BREAKING NEWS : Latest - Full race reports, photos, points update from Silverstone on this site.

THE 2012 CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE TELEVISED ON MOTORS TV !.

Following a successful third season in 2011, the V.A.G. Trophy seems to have captured the imaginations of enthusiasts old and new.

Championship status was granted last year, which enhanced the profile of the event.

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We are proud to announce our calendar for 2012. The format and calibre of the tracks is amongst the best in the UK, with ten rounds ( all ‘double headers’) at the following circuits :

* 28th / 29th April - Donington Park.

* 12th / 13th May – Silverstone National.

* 21st July – Oulton Park International.

* 15th / 16th September – Brands Hatch Grand Prix

* 27th / 28th October – Snetterton 300 (Double Header).

Through our status as a listed Motor Sport Vision Racing (MSVR) event, we will take part in some high profile race meetings. We will share the paddock with, variously, GT Cup, Mini Challenge and Lotus On Track Elise Trophy.

Overview.

The series caters for 2 wheel drive vehicles from VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda introduced before 2006. We saw a very varied grid in 2011 and this looks set to continue.

The regulations are based around power : weight ratio. A summary of the regulations is provided below :

Class A - Approximately 230 BHP / Ton - this is for Seat Leon Cupra Mk1s, ex VW Cup specification vehicles and highly modified cars.. Tyre choice is free and slicks are allowed .

Class B – Approximately 180 BHP / Ton – Lightly modified ex track day cars and lower powered race cars, also vehicles built to the new Mk4 Golf TDIGTI Series specification. Any MSA list 1A or 1B treaded tyre can be used.

Engine swaps. We are now allowing engine swaps in Classes A & B. The vehicles must run to the relevant power : weight ratio for the engine used, as detailed in Appendix A of the regulations. This allows mildly modified vehicles which have been fitted with a non-original engine to compete in a lower class (e.g. Mk2 Golf with standard VR6 engine) based on their power : weight ratio, rather than having to run in Class A because of the engine change.

Likely Vehicles.

The organisers expect to attract vehicles of the following types :

1, DIESEL V.A.G. models.

2, Ex. Vento Challenge cars.

3, Ex. Polo G40 Cup cars.

4, Ex. ‘Slick 50’ Golf Mk1 & 2 variants.

5, Ex. VW Cup cars.

6, Ex. Trackday V.A.G. models.

7, Seat Cupras.

8, Modified V.A.G. road cars which are adapted for race use.

Series ethos.

The V.A.G. Trophy builds on the basic ethos of the Mk2 Golf GTI Championship (organized by the same team) and the organisers will actively promote :

* Highly competitive racing. .

* Strict driving standards (non-contact !).

* Excellent value for money.

* Friendly and helpful environment in which to race.

We hope to see you ‘on the grid’ in 2012 !.