Heres some pics of the DTM revival. It got cancelled last year so big treat this year...
Friday, the track was closed to the public all day, the reason I had chosen this weekend was to spectate at the DTM revival meeting. The event was to be a demonstration only run for Group A touring cars. (Warning - This report may turn into a self-indulgent photo fest
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The cars of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (German Touring Car Championship) or more commonly known as the DTM - Possibly the biggest gathering of these cars ever?
Opel Omega
Tic Tac M3
Diebels M3
Volvo 240 Turbo - DTM Champion in 1985
Mustang
Rover V8 - The car that Kurt Thiim won the 1986 DTM championship in.
Full Group A spec, including fake wood trim!
Probably a sight you are not likely to ever see in the UK, an Opel Omega 500 towing an Opel Omega 500.
Omega 500 wings in line, owners put a good showing in.
The Omega 500 and the Opel/Vauxhall Lotus Omega/Carton are similar looking cars, the Lotus has the bonnet vents, I understand they do share some components though.
An Eggenberger Sierra Cosworth RS 500, just as immaculate as the day it was built.
Berlin 2000 (They didn't win their Olympic bid!) Mercedes 190
I was concerned the weather might not be so good as we left the UK, but as it turned out, we had a California like sky B)
Perfect conditions as the cars made their way out on track
The noise of those screaming four cylinder M3 engines was music to my ears, we were allowed on the pit wall to watch them drive by at full throttle.
If the new facilities aren't ready for the Formula 1 race in a few weeks time, the reason is because the builders were busy watching some proper cars instead :lol:
Ultra cool 6 Series, preparation was second to none.
Merc 190 Evo I & Evo 2
Omega 500 adjustable rear wing...
...and how it adjusts.