Fulbrook Returns for VW Racing Cup Title Bid

12 January 2006

The grid for the 2006 Volkswagen Racing Cup grows ever stronger - race winner Joe Fulbrook announces his intention to return to the championship with his turbocharged Bora.

Berkshire-based Fulbrook, 35, made a huge impression in 2005, winning a round of the championship in what was his debut season of motorsport. Now he's landed substantial backing from motor vehicle assurance firm Warranty Direct and plans a serious title bid.

'I think I was unlucky last year not to have finished higher than sixth in the championship,' said Joe. 'We've done a lot of work to the engine and the chassis over the winter and we will be making a serious effort. I'll be disappointed if I'm not challenging for a podium position at every meeting.'

Essex-based RP Motorsport will be masterminding the technical side of Fulbrook's campaign. Joe's friend and fellow printer Giles Lock will also be fielded by RPM, his Caddy van having been repaired following a serious crash at Castle Combe last season.

Fulbrook's announcement comes a week after Steve Wood and Michael Kurton revealed plans for a twin Volkswagen Racing Cup attack featuring new Golf GTIs. Two further race winners from last season, Craig Inskip and Paul Taylor, are set to return with their Golfs, while Ken Lark - a victor six times over several seasons - is building a new Golf for the coming season.

The Volkswagen Racing Cup in association with Hankook, which is the sole regular saloon-race support to the British F3 and British GT Championships, gets underway at Oulton Park at Easter.

See 2006 series calendar for VW Racing Cup

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