NASCAR officials partake in discussions with Volkswagen motorsports director
By Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor
Sunday, November 22, 2009
HOMESTEAD, Fla. – NASCAR officials have met with Volkswagen motorsports director Hans-Joachim Stuck this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but sources said Sunday that the conversations were more introductory to the sport in nature rather than talks about the manufacturer getting involved.
NASCAR Chairman Brian France has said that foreign manufacturers that have plants in the United States are welcome to come into the sport. When Toyota came in, it started in the Truck series about 18 months after its initial talks with NASCAR. Volkswagen does not have a truck and likely would not be interested in that route.
Stock-car racing showcases less technology than other racing series, and might not fit what Volkswagen would be looking for, sources said.
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galvan18244 said:
Nov 22, 2009 at 8:06 PMgod i hope volkswagon dosnt come to nascar, they have some UGLY cars, they have yet to make a good loooking car!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkahnefan said:
Nov 22, 2009 at 8:17 PMdon't worry, they were just there because they want to be in the Grand Am series, which is owned by NASCAR, and they aren't interested in NASCAR
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» Confirm Abuse ReportJimmie48 said:
Nov 22, 2009 at 8:44 PMAs soon as NASCAR introduces fuel-injection engines, VW and other German car makers will be interested in joining.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportROWDY said:
Nov 22, 2009 at 8:51 PMVW is welcome along with anyone else that brings money to the sport according to Brian France today.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportBearsden said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 5:36 PMHow long before we see a cartoon drawing of a "stock car" based on the Beetle?
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» Confirm Abuse Reportminkee2 said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 5:46 PMIronic, Bearsden, I was thinking the same thing as I read the article. Does VW make a car worth anything between a Beetle and a Porsche?
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 5:55 PMi was only kidding when i mentioned it awhile back....but the VW CC in stock configuration would make a sleek race car...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportnathan56 said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 6:24 PMThe CC is a good looking car!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjdxenterprises said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 6:45 PMFahrvergnascar
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjack_laar said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 7:40 PMNow that VW is #1 automaker in the world and they are building a new U.S. plant in Tennessee, it would be an effective marketing strategy to enter Nascar. They are currently developing new models for the U.S. market. Would woulda thought ten years ago that Toyota would be in Nascar ?
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» Confirm Abuse Reportfalconman said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 9:56 PMGod help us and NASCAR if this happens. I've worked on all kinds of cars for 30 yrs and in my opnion, Volkswagens are some of the biggest pieces of crap on four wheels.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjbbigrod said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 1:48 AMI always liked the Beetle. Gutless, but cute.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportxbrownsx said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 3:25 AMWell maybe a VW team could get into NASCAR with the #53 and have a "Herbie The Love Bug" paint scheme on it, with a daisy taped to the tach...?
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdaplumrz said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 9:55 AMmy 2002 turbo beetle cleans up just about any car that tries to take me [ or my wife] on. my 71 ghia placed 1st this year @ a car show where all other entraints where detroit cars. the karmann ghia was voted into the top ten list of sexiest cars every made. both these cars get over 30 miles to the gallon. just saying. NASCAR needs everyone it can get. i go to the chicago and michigan races, and lately have left feeling ripped off.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdaplumrz said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 9:56 AMa "herbie car of tommorow" would bring some young blood to the tracks
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjhe1760 said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 1:46 PMIt doesn't matter what model they would put on the VW car, its a COT, all the same. BORING.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportPepper said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 2:16 PM#14 like #16 has said NASCAR puts the COT shell on the chassis' and they all use 358 engines. VW would just be putting a name plate on an IROC NASCAR.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportindioblanco said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 10:49 PM#1. What do you mean, "they have some UGLY cars?" All of these cars look the same. I can't tell an Accord from a Camry from an Altima from a BMW from a Hyundai from a Lexus from an Infiniti from an Impala from a Saturn ...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkylestewart said:
Nov 25, 2009 at 11:56 AM#7 & 8 i totally agree.
Report as Abuse#11 i've had a two vw's and didn't have any problems with either of them. except the time a dodge ram tried to run over me. on the other hand i've had some domestic cars that were/are pieces of crap.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportCJ1923 said:
Nov 30, 2009 at 4:56 PMNo matter how good the cars are or aren't, I'm all for keeping NASCAR racing "American", but that sure went out when they brought in the Toyota's. If they want all these other cars, then start a "foreign" stock class. Maybe that would actually bring in more excitement and fans also, who know's. But, the BEST thing to do is to GET RID of Brian France and his controling ways.
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