The Volkswagen brand is lifting the stakes with a freshly launched competition to mark the arrival of its new 2012 Golf R hot hatch in the United States. Named the “Golf R Ultimate Fan Experience” Sweepstakes, the contest will offer one lucky winner an all-expenses paid trip for two in Germany this September. The week-long trip will include, among other things, a tour of VW's headquarters in Wolfsburg but more importantly, the unique opportunity to drive the Golf R at the Nürburgring racetrack.
“The Golf R has an incredibly loyal following of fans, and this is a way for Volkswagen to say ‘thank you’ for their passion and enthusiasm,” said Volkswagen Group of America CEO Jonathan Browning. “We are delighted to reward one lucky Golf R fan with the ultimate enthusiast travel experience, including an adrenaline-pumping driving experience on a legendary track.”
In detail, here's what the prize package includes:
- A seven-day, six-night trip for two to Germany in September 2012
- A visit to Wolfsburg to tour the Autostadt and Volkswagen AG headquarters
- A visit to Nürburg to drive the Golf R on the Nürburgring motorsports complex with instruction from professional drivers
- A visit to Berlin for an exclusive sightseeing package
- Luxury hotel accommodations in each city
The contest kicked off on Thursday, April 12, and will run through May 14, 2012. In order to be eligible, entrants must be 25 years of age or older at the time of entry. VW said that the winner will be selected in a random drawing "on or about May 28, 2012".
