On video: VW Cup race

Volkswagen’s humble Jetta isn’t the first model that leaps to mind when you consider racing. But among the manufacturer-backed series for Porsche 911s, Renault Clio Cups and single-seat specials, there is a championship that allows you to race almost anything with a VW badge on it. Jamie Corstorphine, Autocar’s senior road tester, got behind the wheel of the 1.4 TSI Jetta at Brands Hatch to take part in the Volkswagen Cup race. Click here to watch our man in action and find out how he fared in the most competitive single-make series in the UK.