Volkswagen India in Association with IGCC to Celebrate Oktoberfest 2010

Volkswagen India in association with Indo German Chamber of Commerce is all set to celebrate the Oktoberfest 2010 with great fun and splendour during the Nanoli Pune Derby Weekend at the Pune Turf Club. This is the second time that the Oktoberfest is being hosted by the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) in association with Volkswagen India at the Royal Western India Turf Club.

Mr Joerg Mueller, Volkswagen Group Chief Representative India and President & Managing Director Volkswagen India Private Limited will be giving away a Volkswagen Polo as a grand prize to the winner of the ‘Contest of Skills' at the Derby. The ‘Contest of Skills' requires the spectators to predict correctly the winner and the runner up of the first race. A big replica of the Volkswagen Polo key will be presented to the winner of the ‘Contest of Skills'. The Nanoli Pune Derby weekend will feature eight races on Saturday, 9th October and nine races on Sunday, 10th October, two of which would be the Volkswagen India Trophy races. Mr Mueller will also be presenting the Volkswagen Trophy to the winner of the first Race.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr Mueller said, “We are proud to be associated with the IGCC and bring to you the Oktoberfest for the second time in Pune, the home of Volkswagen in India. I am also very excited about presenting the Volkswagen Polo, a made-in-India car produced at our Pune Plant, to the winner of the ‘Contest of Skills' at the fest in Pune.”

To honor the IGCC-VW Diamond sponsorship association with the fest, two races sponsored by Volkswagen will take place on Sunday, 10th Oct '10. The winner of second race will also be awarded The Volkswagen India Trophy by Dr John Chacko, Managing Director Technical Volkswagen India Private Limited. With the Polo and Vento being displayed at the derby, the fest also provide a special opportunity for those present to have a look and feel of these cars that have caused ripples in the Indian small and mid size car market.

“The fest will showcase the rich German culture in Pune, as well as provide a unique opportunity to present German-style music, food and beverages. Once again we have partnered with IGCC for this event and are certain that it will help to strengthen our bond with the IGCC and the city of Pune,” said Mr. K. K. Swamy, Managing Director and Vice President of Volkswagen India Private Limited.

The Oktoberfest is the largest festival in the world, with an international flavor characteristic of the 21st century. Around 6 million visitors from all around the world converge for the Oktoberfest in Germany each year. '

Courtesy: Volkswagen Group