Volvo Polestar Racing unveils 2013 programme

Volvo Polestar Racing unveiled their 2013 STCC programme, with the main news being the Volvo S60 of model year 2014 and the five-driver line-up.
“We started racing in the STCC 17 years ago and we are very happy to return again as STCC and TTA have united. That is why we are pushing extra hard this year and Volvo Polestar Racing features its strongest line-up ever. We are ready for the 2013 STCC,” said Derek Crabb, Motorsport Director of Volvo Cars.

The five drivers are divided to three teams: Volvo Polestar Racing with reigning TTA champion Fredrik Ekblom and Thed Björk, Volvo Polestar Performance with Robert Dahlgren and Linus Ohlsson and Volvo Polestar with Prince Carl Philip Bernadotte.
“Last year was a dream season and the joy is still there after our great Grand Slam. We face an even stronger challenge this year new competing drivers and teams. It is not going to be easy in any way, but we are for sure aiming for a new Grand Slam. The conditions are there for it, no doubt,” said Fredrik Ekblom.

The new S60 features an updated design with both main teams having the blue Polestar color, separated with black and yellow colors, while Prince Carl Philip has got his own unique design.
“Design is something I am passionate about and to combine that with my racing is of course great. I am looking forward to the coming season together with my team mates,” said Prince Carl Philip.

The team heads to Knutstorp for the first official STCC test of 2013 next week from Tuesday to Thursday.