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Images from the Audi MedCup Circuit 2008

by Audi MedCup on 22 Sep 2008
Audi MedCup Circuit - Mean Machine - image© Ian Roman Audi MedCup Circuit http://www.2008.medcup.org

Images by Ian Roman and Thierry Martinez from the 53 races that comprised the Audi MedCup Circuit in 2008.

Terry Hutchinson and the crew of Quantum Racing won the Portugal Trophy plus wins Mallorca and Sardinia which contributed to their overall victory in the Audi MedCup Circuit 2008. After winning the Audi MedCup Circuit 2008 title with a day to spare, Quantum Racing added victory in the Trophy of Portugal to cap their triumphant five months long season over which they won three of the six Audi MedCup Circuit regattas.

With 53 races completed this has been a long and demanding season traversing most of the Mediterranean and finishing on the Atlantic.









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AUDI MEDCUP 2008 FINAL STANDINGS: AFTER 53 RACES in Alicante, Marseille, Cagliari, Puerto Portals Mallorca, Cartagena and Portimao.

1. Quantum Racing USA 252
2. Bribón ESP 306,2
3. Matador ARG 328
4. Artemis SWE 347
5. Platoon by Team Germany GER 364
6. Mutua Madrileña ESP 393,4
7. El Desafío ESP 409
8. CxG Corporación Caixa Galicia ESP 456,6
9. Audi Q8 ITA 511
10. Mean Machine MON 631

Full results: http://2008.medcup.org/results/venue.php?trophy=6

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