53 STEVE CHAPLIN |
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Age |
45 |
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Nationality |
British |
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Lives |
Maisemore, Gloucestershire |
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Occupation |
Civil engineer |
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Car |
Beetle RSI 3.2 V6 |
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Sponsors |
Complete Utilities |
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Prepared by |
Power Station |
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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. A racewinner at last in 2009: two victories, both at Rockingham, on his way to championship runner-up |
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