DTM anyone?

[faksta]

I've watched Mugello race yesterday, was quite interesting. Seems like Ralfi can't go well down there. And British drivers did well on their Mercedes'es. Though I didn't get how is the 'unfair' play allowed there - it's not even covered. Just those who drive last year's cars let the works drivers go ahead and stupidly hold their opponents behind...

It was said BTW that Citroen plans to close their WRC program and enter DTM since 2010, more possible together with Lexus...

[Wouter Melissen]

Yes DTM has great potential, but the lack of opposition has made for a weird situation. It's basically two 10 car teams racing each other. I shot a race last year where the first and third placed Audis each yielded their position in the very last corner. That's worse than Schumacher on his best day. Also they need to get rid of that tacky bodykit.

Edit: Here is my article http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/event...Zandvoort.html

[faksta]

Originally Posted by Wouter Melissen

Yes DTM has great potential, but the lack of opposition has made for a weird situation. It's basically two 10 car teams racing each other. I shot a race last year where the first and third placed Audis each yielded their position in the very last corner. That's worse than Schumacher on his best day. Also they need to get rid of that tacky bodykit.

I don't know... I like the bodykit - a bit childish, but interesting. Though they may get rid of it in 2010, just when the new rules will be imposed. They're developing now - some races are planned outside Germany (Mugello, Zandvoort, something else) this year and some other (like China and maybe even Russia) - in the following years.

Ah..and yes, the competition was rather strong and it was great to watch. Add some 'big names' here like Kristensen, Rockenfeller, Albers etc.

[Fletch123]

They are the fastest touring cars in the world, close and exciting racing.
Don't get rid of the bodykits!

[basman007]

Originally Posted by Wouter Melissen

Edit: Here is my article http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/event...Zandvoort.html

Very nice

I might be able to go this year (small chance though). Is it difficult to get press creddentials (via a big car site)?

[Wouter Melissen]

Originally Posted by Fletch123

They are the fastest touring cars in the world, close and exciting racing.
Don't get rid of the bodykits!

The problem is that the bodykits prevent close racing. One small bump is enough to send shreds of carbon flying about. As a result these cars look like they have gone through a 24 hours race after just 60 minutes.

[Fletch123]

It is a non contact sport and also the bodykits are used to create substanial downforce - making the DTM the fastest touring cars.
It does not prevent close racing, it prevents contact. When did anyone go to see a race for a crash?

[Wouter Melissen]

Originally Posted by Fletch123

It is a non contact sport and also the bodykits are used to create substanial downforce - making the DTM the fastest touring cars.
It does not prevent close racing, it prevents contact. When did anyone go to see a race for a crash?

Have you seen a DTM race? There is contact in almost every lap, leaving most cars battered and bruised at the end of the race.