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It seems Je Design has a little of a crush on Volkswagen as they are constantly tuning models from the German marque. And since we have a new generation Touareg, it would only make sense that the German tuner would follow right behind with a new tuning package for it.

Making the Touareg even sportier than the SUV already is, Je Design has added a new sports radiator grill, front spoiler, front and back wheel arch kit, rear apron insert, roof spoiler, and rear hatch blend, all made in Polyurethane.

And like the excellent tuners they are, Je Design didn’t stop at the exterior modifications. After fiddling around with the engine using optimized engine management, the tuner was able to boost the performance of the 4.2-liter TDI-engine to 410 HP and 930 NM of torque. This increase provides the Volkswagen Touareg with a 0-60mph sprint time of 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 167mph.

Along with the engine modifications, Je Design has also provided the SUV with a pneumatic electronic suspension lowering module that can lower the SUV’s ride by 35 millimeters, dual exhaust pipes, and, of course, a new set of wheels.

Press release after the jump.

Fort Worth and Dallas area tracks and dragways. If the forecast calls for inclement weather, check the track Web sites or call the track to make sure the racing is still on schedule:

Dirt tracks
Cowtown Speedway (Kennedale)
Sept. 4 (Saturday): Regular program featuring Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Winged 600s, Bombers and Dwarf Cars. Demolition Derby
Schedule: Hot laps begin at 7 p.m.; racing starts at 7:30 p.m. 
Tickets: $15 for adult general admission; $5 for ages 6-11; $2 for ages 3-5; $9 for child (11-under) reserved seat. $18 for adult reserved seat; Pit passes are $30. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the track Web site at no additional cost
More info: www.cowtownspeedway.com
Phone: 817-478-9952

Kennedale Speedway Park
Sept. 2 (Thursday): 6th Annual Southern SportMod Nationals
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; practice 7 - 10 p.m.; pit admission $15
Sept. 3 (Friday): 6th Annual Southern SportMod Nationals. IMCA Modifieds $1,000 to win, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, Southern SportMods
Schedule: Gates open at 4 p.m.; heat races start at 8 p.m.
Sept. 4 (Saturday): 6th Annual Southern SportMods, $2,000 to win, IMCA Modifieds $1,000 to win and Street Stocks
Schedule: Gates open at 4 p.m.; heat races start at 7 p.m.
Tickets: Adults are $12, children 6-11 are $5, kids 5 and under get in free. Pit passes are $25 
More information: http://www.raceksp.com/
Phone: 817-478-7223

85 Speedway (Ennis)
Sept. 5 (Sunday): 4th Annual IMCA Southern SportMod Regionals, $750 to win, Cruisers, Bombers and Twisters
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m.; racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Adults are $12; senior citizens are $9; children ages 6-12 are $5 and children under 6 get in free. Pit passes are $30 for adults 
More info: www.ennis85speedway.com
Phone: 972-875-8500

281 Speedway (Stephenville)
Sept. 4 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks and Compact Cruisers. Kids Gold Rush
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; racing begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets: Adults are $10; children 6-12 are $3; kids under 6 get in free; pit passes are $25
More information: www.281speedway.com
Phone: 254-965-3092 or 817-721-5204

Heart O’ Texas Speedway (Elm Mott)
Sept. 3 (Friday): Regular program featuring Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Cruisers, Jr. Mini Stocks and Twisters. Texas Mini-Sprint Nationals
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m., racing begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors (age 60 and above) and students (12 and over or college ID); $3 for children 6-12; children under 6 are free; $25 for pit passes
More info: www.heartotexspeedway.com
Phone: 254-829-2294

Devil’s Bowl Speedway (Mesquite)
Sept. 4 (Saturday): Championship Finals, ASCS Outlaw Sprints, RaceSaver Super Sprints. USA Modifieds, Late Models, USA Limited Modifieds and Street Stocks 
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: Adults are $10 (reserved seats at $2 extra); students 12-15 are $5; children 6-11 are $2; kids 5 and under get in free; pit passes are $25
More info: www.devilsbowl.com
Phone: 972-222-2421

Dragways

Texas Raceway (Kennedale) 
Sept. 3 (Friday): Motor Madness 7.0. Fun N Grudge
Sept 4 (Saturday): National Dragster Bracket Race, Walls to six winners
Sept. 5 (Sunday): 1st Annual All-Out Grudge race
More info: www.texasraceway.com
Phone: 817-483-0356, metro 817-572-3580

North Star Dragway (Denton)
Sept. 3 (Friday): LoneStar Performance Ultimate Street Night
Sept. 4 (Saturday): Texas True Ten 5 and Top Gas Motorcycles
More info: www.northstar-dragway.com
Phone: 940-482-9998

Dallas Raceway (Crandall)
Sept. 3 (Friday): Test N Tune, Grudge Races
Sept. 4 (Saturday): Test N Tune, Grudge Races, Texas Outlaw 3.30 Jr. Dragsters
More info: www.dallasraceway.com
Phone: 972-474-2600