AEROSMITH's BRAD WHITFORD Comments On Volkswagon Jetta TDI Cup Race
September 28, 2009AEROSMITH guitarist Brad Whitford was one of the guest drivers at this past weekend's Jetta TDI Cup Pole at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia. He competed alongside the other drivers in all track activities beginning with practice on Friday (September 25) and concluding with the race on Saturday (September 26).
"I've done some racing in the past, but today was a totally different experience for me," Whitford told Motorsport.com. "During the first session, I just wasn't comfortable, but thanks to the help of the other drivers and the series instructors, I was able to make some big strides in qualifying and had a lot of fun in the car. I wasn't nearly as quick as some of these young guns, but I was able to stay on track for the most part and didn't ruin anyone else's day, so I consider today a success."
Speaking to PaddockTalk, Whitford said, "This entire weekend was quite the experience for me. First of all, I was driving a totally different car than I have competed in before. Secondly, I have never raced in the rain. Add the two together, and it sounds like a recipe for disaster. However, I was able to keep the car on track and in one piece for the entire race. Considering the conditions, I was really amazed at how well these cars held up to the demands of racing. Several years ago, nobody would have guessed that you could race a diesel, but these Jetta TDIs are awesome little cars, and I think the fans that showed up early to the track today got a great show."
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