Deutsche Marques Cup is the first dedicated multi marques model series for German manufacturers in the UK. Open to modified and production spec cars from Audi, BMW, BMW Mini, Mercedes, Porsche and VW. Only limitations are blue book listed tyres, and awards will be given for each manufacturer.
It doesn’t matter if you have a hatchback, saloon, coupe or sports car.
Races are won in each manufacture category. For example you can be a winner in the Mercedes, Audi and BMW categories. Modifications are allowed, apart from tyres which has to comply with blue book rules.
NUMBER OF ROUNDS
8
SEASON COST
£6,000
AVERAGE CAR COST (USED)
£3,000
FRONT RUNNING CAR COST
£8,000
The Deutsche Marques main vehicle of choice is the VW Golf in a variety of specs, together with the BMW Mini Cooper in supercharged form competitors have picked up a donor car for around £2,000/ £2,500. For a bit more power, more and more are turning to the Audi TT which are available for £3,000. Steve advises that he would allow around £2,000 for race modifications such as roll cages, harnesses etc.
Club membership is £25, Series registration is £150 and entry fees £350 per event.
