Kia to race turbo Optima in the US

KIA is really getting into their sporty image with their latest racing adventure, in the 2012 Pirelli World Challenge Championship, with a pair of Optima SX Turbo.

The Optima will have to go up against cars like the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro.

Kia is the first Korean carmaker to take part in the race series.

Check out more photos of the car and a Press Release after the jump...