Volkswagen Vento Cup 2015 kicks off on August 7, 2015

The Volkswagen Vento Cup 2015 will be flagged off on 7th August. The first round of the championship will be held at the Kari Motor Speedway near Coimbatore from August 7 to August 9, 2015.

The inaugural race will see 21 drivers including 14 new drivers along with 7 drivers from the previous season will compete against each other in the race-spec Vento Cup car.

The race weekend will consist of three free practice sessions, one qualifying session and two races where the drivers will compete for championship points.

The selected drivers have had to go through a two-day fitness camp in Bangalore and a three-day pre-season test at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore.

The fitness camp focussed on improving the drivers' physical and psychological fitness and to provide them with insights on diet and exercise routines.

The pre-season test helped the drivers familiarise themselves with Vento Cup race car. Driver coach Rayomand Banajee gave lessons on racing lines, braking, cornering techniques, launch control techniques, flag rules and other aspects of racing.