It offers plenty of behind-the-scenes drama, with the drivers getting instruction on avoiding crashes, dress-down for crashing and confronting their peers after the crashes.
In fact, there are plenty of crashes in the fascinating VW race series that puts young, rookie drivers behind the wheel of race-prepared Jetta TDI sedan.
In a previous blog we encouraged you to follow the highlights of each race, which was being shown on Speed TV (and the repeats are still airing). However, “Racing Under Green” encapsulates the entire season with the best qualifying and race action as well as the personal impact on the driver’s lives.
The documentary was shot in high definition and can be seen on Discovery Channel, Science Channel, Planet Green, and HD Theater from January 18-30.
It also explores the environmental aspects of the series, from bio-diesel blends used to power the racecars to the series’ support of CarbonFund.org.
There’s also an extended trailer on youTube.