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World's only racing van 'serious competitor'

24th February 2009

The only racing van in the world is to enter its fifth season of competition in 2009 in a bid to improve on previous performances.

Volkswagen’s Caddy TDI enjoyed the best track results it has ever seen in 2008, but pilot Peter Wyhinny is hoping to better his three podium finishes of last year.

Mr Wyhinny explained that the Caddy "took a real step forward in performance" in 2008, although he expressed a desire to do better this year and possibly win.

Commenting on the reaction that the van has received on the track, Mr Wyhinny said: "The Caddy is now entering its fifth full season of competition, and it's fair to say it's now treated as a very serious competitor.

"We still have a smile on our faces but our rivals are no longer looking on the racing van idea as a 'bit of a joke'."

He said that he believes the Caddy will perform well on the more winding race routes because of its chassis that is nicely balanced and its good handling.

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Last year, the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi won the Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine's Small Van of the Year 2008 award. ADNFCR-1602-ID-19042102-ADNFCR