Opel is one of the many car manufacturers that has participated in DTM. You might not have known the latter until now. In 2012, the German manufacturer will be joining the series.
Audi
Audi confirmed it will enter the DTM race series in 2013 with a new R18. The company has spent more than two and a half years developing the engine, and has spent more than 1,000 hours on the dynamometer. Audi's new engine will make it possible to compete in DTM, a highly competitive class. It will also allow Audi to challenge rivals such as BMW or Aston Martin. There are 18 DTM races across nine weekends in Germany.
Mercedes-Benz
The 1987 season was an interesting one for Mercedes-Benz. The team's turbocharged engine made up nearly half of the car's power. Mercedes received an air restriction, instead of a penalty weight. The sport was flourishing with more factory teams and a better professional media. Mercedes failed to win any race and was third behind BMW Team RBM.
BMW
The BMW DTM race cars can be built in two locations. The Garching plant is the first. The Dingolfing plant is next, where the M4 race cars will be built in accordance with GT3 regulations. These cars will be competing in the DTM. The last two plants are located in Regensburg, Germany. The safety cells are built in Regensburg. Assembly begins in Garching. In September, the FIA homologates race cars.
Opel
Opel Vectra GTS V8, will make its DTM debut in this year's new race series. Opel motorsport director Volker Strycek is also behind this car, which will be raced in the Nurburgring. Strycek won the DTM championship in 1984 and was the Nurburgring 24-hour race winner in 2003. He also drove Opel Astra V8 Coupe and Vectra GTS V8.
Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR GT1-class sports car
The CLK-GTR (road-going version) of the acclaimed GT1-class Mercedes-Benz. The car was built in four months between winter 1996-1997. The McLaren F1 GTR was intended to compete with this project. The team worked for over one hundred, eighty days to design, build, and test the car.
FAQ
How much does it cost for you to race?
It all depends on the event. Some events charge entry fees, others do not.
Some events require you to pay before entering. Others will let you in free of charge.
Which car race has the largest number of spectators?
The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race is one of the biggest spectator events in North America. It attracts more than 400,000 spectators every year.
It takes place on May 30th and 31st at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Which is the most loved type of car racing?
Formula 1 Grand Prix is considered the most important motorsport championship in the world. It was established in 1950, and now forms part of the FIA World Championship for Drivers and Constructors as well as Teams.
Statistics
- Forget the 200-mph battles of the late 1980s; no one, not even McLaren itself, predicted the inimitable F1 would go as fast as it did. (motortrend.com)
- According to Toyota, the 390-hp-plus 2019 Yaris WRC runs out of gearing after 124 mph, 19 mph less than the crazy Yaris GR that's currently sitting on dealer lots outside of the U.S. BONUS: (motortrend.com)
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.com)
- In 2009, the slick tires returned as a part of revisions to the rules for the 2009 season; slicks have no grooves and give up to 18% more contact with the track. (en.wikipedia.org)
- This change may give an improvement of up to 29% fuel efficiency. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How To
How to get into motorsports
First, learn how to drive. Once you have learned how to drive, you are ready for racing. You must be part of a team if you wish to race professionally. You must be able to communicate with others well and show you have the ability to win races. You also need to be willing put yourself at risk and take responsibility for your safety. Final word: If you wish to be a professional driver you must thoroughly study the sport. You need to know everything about driving including engine maintenance and strategy.