Trebing to Compete in Scirocco R-Cup

After two seasons of competition in the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda, nineteen year old Dennis Trebing is packing his bags and heading to Europe to compete in the 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup. After winning a scholarship in the 2009 Skip Barber Racing School Karting Scholarship Shootout, Trebing went on to compete in the 2010 Skip Barber National season. Trebing finished fourth in the championship standings with eight top-five finishes, five podiums, three wins and two pole positions. This year, he will be one of 21 drivers selected to compete in the DTM partner series, competing at eight events with ten races on legendary tracks such as Brands Hatch and Nürburgring. Trebing will pilot a 2-liter, turbo 225 horsepower machine that reduces CO2 emissions by 80 percent, as a result of bio natural gas.  During the race events, drivers will also have push-to-pass, an allotment of a 50 extra-horsepower boost to be used throughout the event.

The Florida native looks forward to representing Skip Barber Racing School in front of a European audience as 2010 produced an average of 86,000 spectators at each event. “I am very excited and proud to have raced with Skip Barber Racing School and want to thank them for all of the opportunities and experiences they have given me," said Trebing. “I feel like I am more then prepared for the upcoming racing season in Europe with Volkswagen Motorsports in the Scirocco R-Cup!” The Scirocco R-Cup events will also be broadcasted live on the Sport 1 channel in Germany as well as 15 networks in 56 countries.

With a proven track record behind him and a full season of racing ahead, Trebing will have the help of the following sponsors: Trebing Tile, Uwe Alzen Automotive, Forch, JD Neuhaus Hoists, International Complete Wheels, Uvex, Piloti,  XS Energy Sports, Cape Coral Charter Boats, and Klaus Bialon Pool Service.

For more information, visit the official sites of Dennis Trebing or the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup.

The 2011 Scirocco R-Cup Calendar
29 Apr/30 Apr Hockenheim (D)
03 Jun–05 Jun Spielberg (A)*
17 Jun/18 Jun EuroSpeedway (D)
01 Jul/02 Jul Norisring (D)
05 Aug/06 Aug Nürburgring (D)
02 Sep–04 Sep Brands Hatch (GB)
16 Sep–18 Sep Oschersleben (D)*
21 Oct /22 Oct Hockenheim (D)
*two rounds per race weekend

About the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Presented by Mazda Series
Dedicated to the development of aspiring race car drivers, the Skip Barber National is an open wheel, entry-level, equal car championship that provides the athletes with media exposure, expert coaching, on-track experience, financial awards and motorsport scholarships. The Skip Barber National is the series that launched the auto racing careers of Ryan Hunter-Reay, Marco Andretti, Scott Speed, A.J. Allmendinger, Raphael Matos and many more. The top 10 drivers in the Skip Barber National Series point standings will also receive prizes and awards to aid in the development of their motorsports careers. The winner of the 2011 championship will receive an Indy Lights test with Bryan Herta Autosport as well as funding to complete in the entire 2012 Cooper Tires Presents the USF2000 National Championship powered by Mazda.

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Kelly Brouillet
kbrouillet@skipbarber.com