Steve Chaplin  53

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Age

44

Nationality

British

Lives

Maisemore / Glos

Occupation

Civil engineer

Car

'Herbie' Beetle RSi 3.2 V6

Sponsors

Complete Utilities

Prepared by

Power Station

Race career

An engineer by profession and a former rally driver and experienced motorcycle racer, Chaplin first contested the Volkswagen Racing Cup in 2004, taking in two races at the wheel of a Vento VR6. 2006 was his first full season with his Beetle RSi, claiming a best race finish of sixth. In 2007, 8th in championship; best finish second at Rockingham. 2008, 5th in championship with three seconds and three thirds