Continuing its association with some of the most successful race series in the United Kingdom, Sunoco is proud to announce that it is to become the official fuel supplier to both the Volkswagen Racing Cup and the Maximum Group Touring Car Trophy.
Drivers from both championships will also be eligible for the Sunoco 240 Challenge, the winner of which will earn a drive at the four-hour BMW Endurance Challenge support race to the Rolex 24 At Daytona, in which 2019 Sunoco 240 Challenge winner Kyle Reid made his debut this year.
Launched in 2000, the Volkswagen Racing Cup is one of the most exciting saloon car championships in the UK. For 2019 it will once again be part of the support package for the British GT Championship, for which Sunoco is also the official fuel supplier.
New for 2019, the Maximum Group Touring Car Trophy aims to bridge the gap between one-make racing and the British Touring Car Championship, helping club level teams and drivers to race a wide variety of eligible cars, but without the prohibitive costs of the BTCC.
Anders Hildebrand, founder, Anglo American Oil Company Ltd
“It is fantastic that we have been selected by Stewart Lines to provide Sunoco race fuels to both the Volkswagen Racing Cup and the Maximum Group Touring Car Trophy. We are already familiar with the close action in the Volkswagen Racing Cup from its slot in support of the British GT Championship and are delighted to be involved in the inaugural year for the Maximum Group Touring Car Trophy.
“With the 2019 240 Challenge now featuring nine of the toughest championships in the UK and Europe, competition for the drive in the four-hour BMW Endurance Challenge race at Daytona International Speedway will be tougher than ever.”
Stewart Lines, Managing Director, Maximum Motorsport
“Choosing to run on Sunoco racing fuel is another step in the right direction for the Volkswagen Racing Cup and the Maximum Group Touring Car Trophy. The use of Sunoco fuel helps ensure parity in both of our race series and offers the added incentives for drivers to compete in the demanding Sunoco 240 Challenge so it’s great news for 2019”.