2016 LA Red Bull GRC Drivers Championship VW Andretti

Volkswagen Looks to Score Red Bull GRC Driver’s Championship in L.A.

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2016 L.A. Red Bull GRC Driver’s Championship VW Andretti

Last month in Seattle, Volkswagen wrapped up the 2016 Red Bull GRC Manufacturer’s Championship, and they look to double their success this upcoming weekend at the Rallycross Driver’s Championship at the season finale doubleheader in Los Angeles.

READ MORE: Volkswagen Andretti Racing Team Defends Title at 2016 Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship 

Tanner Foust and Scott Speed and GRC Driver’s Championship

VW Andretti drivers Tanner Foust and Scott Speed, with four and three wins on the season respectively, sit atop the championship standings before the last two races of 2016. Foust, driver of the No. 34 Beetle GRC, hopes to capture his third Red Bull GRC title this weekend, while Speed aims to drive his No. 41 Beetle GRC to a second consecutive crown.

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Special-Edition Beetle GRCs for Breast Cancer Care and Research

The season finale also comes with a colorful and philanthropic twist. Both Beetle GRCs will be wearing special colors this weekend as Volkswagen celebrates the launch of the new, special edition #PinkBeetle. Speed will drive the No. 41 #PinkBeetle Beetle GRC in the season-ending doubleheader, while Foust will pilot the No. 34 Rockstar Perfectberry Rockstar Beetle GRC to raise visibility for The Pink Agenda — a charity dedicated to improving breast cancer care and research.

Scott Speed No. 41 #PinkBeetle Beetle GRC

“As if this weekend needed more excitement, I’m happy to be driving the first race car version of the #PinkBeetle. Mine may have a few more ponies under the hood, but it’s no more eye-catching than what you can get in dealer showrooms this month. I’ll have a blast racing it around the track.” – Scot Speed, Driver of No. 41 Beetle GRC 

READ MORE: 2017 Volkswagen #PinkBeetle Features and Release Date 

Tanner Foust No. 34 Rockstar Perfectberry Beetle GRC

“It’s going to be very easy to spot our cars this weekend. I’m glad to be raising awareness for a great charity with Rockstar and we’ll be working extra hard to get some strong finishes for them.” – Tanner Foust, Driver of No. 34 Beetle GRC 

When is the 2016 Red Bull GRC L.A. season finale?

Viewers can tune into the final rounds of the 2016 Red Bull GRC season finale in Los Angles on NBC on Sunday, October 9 at 3:00 pm (EST). For more posts on Volkswagen racing, be sure to follow us on the Capistrano Volkswagen Blog.