Bonnie Thomas holds off Angad Singh Matharoo to win Race 2 of Volkswagen Polo R Cup 2014

– Angad Singh Matharoo takes early championship lead
– Bonnie Thomas takes second spot in championship, followed by Anindith Reddy

Coimbatore, June 1, 2014 – Bonnie Thomas won Race 2 of the Volkswagen Polo R Cup 2014 at the Kari Motor peedway in Coimbatore after an exciting battle with Angad Singh Matharoo and Anindith Reddy. The second race of the season saw the top five drivers separated by a mere five seconds as they crossed the finish line in an extremely close race.

Race 2 started off with Bonnie on the reverse–grid pole position alongside Ishaan Dodhiwala with Race 1 winner Angad back in 8th position. Bonnie had a great start and held on to the lead into turn 1 ahead of Anindith and Ishaan. The safety car came out on Lap 7 after Amlandeep Bora spun and stalled his car on Turn 9. When the safety car came in Bonnie continued to lead with Anindith in second position while Ishaan dropped back down the order. Angad passed Anshul for third position and then wasted no time passing Anindith for second position.

Angad then spent the next five laps behind the rear of Bonnie´s Volkswagen Polo R Cup but could not find a way past. He came close on the penultimate lap as both drivers were side–by–side on the main straight but Bonnie stayed ahead. Bonnie crossed the finish line in first place to take his first ever win with Angad in second place and Anindith in third place. Behind them Karthik Tharani Singh, who started in 18th position, moved his way up through the field to finish in an impressive fifth position behind Karminder Pal Singh.

Bonnie Thomas, who is also a rally driver, was surprised to win his first race so early in the season. He commented, "I just joined Volkswagen Polo R Cup to learn. This round has been tough, my fellow drivers have been really good, but starting on pole gave me the advantage. I tried my best to defend my position and maintain my lead. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my coach Rayomand Banajee and driver Aditya Patel for guiding me throughout this weekend. A special thanks to Volkswagen Motorsport Head Sirish for giving me a chance at this truly professional racing
series."

Angad Singh Matharoo, who started in eighth position, was thrilled to finish on the podium and take early lead in the championship. He commented,"It has been a super weekend for me and I am thrilled to be on the podium twice over the weekend. I hope to continue my good streak for the rest of the season and look forward to coming back to Coimbatore for Round 2!"

Sirish Vissa, Head of Volkswagen Motorsport, was happy to start the season in an exciting manner. He said, "We work hard to prepare the drivers and ensure we have the best possible line–up to provide some exciting racing. I am very happy to see these close races and this weekend is a testament to the hard work we have put in our drivers development program. It is always good to not know who the winner is till the chequered flag comes out as it keeps the race thrilling."

JK Tyre Volkswagen Polo R Cup 2014 – Race 2 Classification 

JK Tyre Volkswagen Polo R Cup 2014 – Championship Table