Having big power doesn’t always mean the best racing, just take a look at the Jetta Cup in the States. The Trofeo Abarth 500 series is based on the new Fiat 500 and the racing looks as intense as anything over 200 horsepower. “The Scorpion Tales” is a behind the scenes look at everything from the beginnings of the Abarths at the factory to executives chatting behind closed doors in Recaros discussing the success of the series.

Italians have a love affair with the Trofeo series, pitting Maseratis against each other and Lamborghinis, so it’s no surprise that an Abarth series popped up.

Now there have been talks about Fiat possibly exporting the 500s into America but we’re not going to bite, but we will keep our fingers crossed.