DTM_SpeedTV

DTM: Nurburgring

DTM_SpeedTV — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:44:21 GMT

When: Mon Jan 21, 2008 1pm to 2pm EST

Where: Nurburgring
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The Nurburgring is world-renowned for its legendary Nordschleife (north loop). The modern Grand Prix track has been booming ever since Formula 1 returned to the Eifel in 1995. Extensive reconstruction over the last two years has led to a safe and spacious pit lane and a new start-finish house. The DTM can also feel at home here! Legends have been born on the Nurburgring. The deciding factor of the race track is its profile. A balanced combination between fast sections and tight turns over up- and downhill terrain. It has no equal in the DTM calendar. Winner: 2000 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz, 2x) 2000 Manuel Reuter (Opel, 2x) 2001 Laurent Aiello (Abt-Audi) 2002 Uwe Alzen (Mercedes-Benz) 2003 Laurent Aiello (Abt-Audi) 2004 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz) 2005 Mattias Ekstrom (Audi) 2006 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz) Date: 02.09.2007 Start race: 15:00:00 Length:3,629 km Distance: 43 laps Lap record: Gary Paffett (Mercedes), 1.24,442 Min. (2005) http://www.nuerburgring.de

DTM: Nurburgring

DTM_SpeedTV — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:44:02 GMT

When: Mon Jan 14, 2008 1pm to 2pm EST

Where: Nurburgring
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The Nurburgring is world-renowned for its legendary Nordschleife (north loop). The modern Grand Prix track has been booming ever since Formula 1 returned to the Eifel in 1995. Extensive reconstruction over the last two years has led to a safe and spacious pit lane and a new start-finish house. The DTM can also feel at home here! Legends have been born on the Nurburgring. The deciding factor of the race track is its profile. A balanced combination between fast sections and tight turns over up- and downhill terrain. It has no equal in the DTM calendar. Winner: 2000 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz, 2x) 2000 Manuel Reuter (Opel, 2x) 2001 Laurent Aiello (Abt-Audi) 2002 Uwe Alzen (Mercedes-Benz) 2003 Laurent Aiello (Abt-Audi) 2004 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz) 2005 Mattias Ekstrom (Audi) 2006 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz) Date: 02.09.2007 Start race: 15:00:00 Length:3,629 km Distance: 43 laps Lap record: Gary Paffett (Mercedes), 1.24,442 Min. (2005) http://www.nuerburgring.de

DTM: Nurburgring

DTM_SpeedTV — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:43:43 GMT

When: Mon Jan 14, 2008 4am to 5am EST

Where: Nurburgring
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The Nurburgring is world-renowned for its legendary Nordschleife (north loop). The modern Grand Prix track has been booming ever since Formula 1 returned to the Eifel in 1995. Extensive reconstruction over the last two years has led to a safe and spacious pit lane and a new start-finish house. The DTM can also feel at home here! Legends have been born on the Nurburgring. The deciding factor of the race track is its profile. A balanced combination between fast sections and tight turns over up- and downhill terrain. It has no equal in the DTM calendar. Winner: 2000 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz, 2x) 2000 Manuel Reuter (Opel, 2x) 2001 Laurent Aiello (Abt-Audi) 2002 Uwe Alzen (Mercedes-Benz) 2003 Laurent Aiello (Abt-Audi) 2004 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz) 2005 Mattias Ekstrom (Audi) 2006 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz) Date: 02.09.2007 Start race: 15:00:00 Length:3,629 km Distance: 43 laps Lap record: Gary Paffett (Mercedes), 1.24,442 Min. (2005) http://www.nuerburgring.de

DTM: Nurburgring

DTM_SpeedTV — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:43:19 GMT

When: Sat Jan 12, 2008 1pm to 2pm EST

Where: Nurburgring
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The Nurburgring is world-renowned for its legendary Nordschleife (north loop). The modern Grand Prix track has been booming ever since Formula 1 returned to the Eifel in 1995. Extensive reconstruction over the last two years has led to a safe and spacious pit lane and a new start-finish house. The DTM can also feel at home here! Legends have been born on the Nurburgring. The deciding factor of the race track is its profile. A balanced combination between fast sections and tight turns over up- and downhill terrain. It has no equal in the DTM calendar. Winner: 2000 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz, 2x) 2000 Manuel Reuter (Opel, 2x) 2001 Laurent Aiello (Abt-Audi) 2002 Uwe Alzen (Mercedes-Benz) 2003 Laurent Aiello (Abt-Audi) 2004 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz) 2005 Mattias Ekstrom (Audi) 2006 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz) Date: 02.09.2007 Start race: 15:00:00 Length:3,629 km Distance: 43 laps Lap record: Gary Paffett (Mercedes), 1.24,442 Min. (2005) http://www.nuerburgring.de

DTM

DTM_SpeedTV — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:40:16 GMT

When: Sat Dec 8, 2007 12pm to 1pm EST

Where: Oschersleben
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The German Unification made things possible people even hadn't thought about, some years earlier. In 1989, the Oschersleben Automobile Club presented the brothers Hans-Joachim and Hans-Peter Klein a way to create a new German circuit. Both Hans-Joachim and Hans-Peter had been closely connected with racing and rallying for a long time, and soon, Germany's third permanent racing circuit assumed shape. Unfortunately, Hans-Joachim Klein unexpectedly passed away in October 1993 - only one year after the planning for the new circuit had begun. His brother, however, continued to realise their common goal: to build Europe's safest and most modern circuit. The construction works begun in June 1996, and on 25th July 1997, the MOTOPARK Oschersleben was officially opened. The track width of the 3.667-kilometre circuit with its 14 turns ranges from 11 to 13 metres, the altitude difference adds up to 24 metres and the highest speeds are reached at the end of the pit straight, with one feature making the circuit particularly popular with the fans: All the spectator areas have been erected six to eight metres above the track, thus not only providing the visitors with the chance of watching a lot of the action alone but also allowing them to sit and stand respectively very close to the track. Winners 2000 (1) Manuel Reuter (Opel) 2000 (2) Manuel Reuter (Opel) 2000 (3) Uwe Alzen (Opel) 2000 (4) Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz) 2001 Marcel Fassler (Mercedes-Benz) 2004 Tom Kristensen (Audi) 2005 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz) 2006 Tom Kristensen (Audi)

DTM: Hockenheim

DTM_SpeedTV — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:41:03 GMT

When: Sat Feb 2, 2008 1pm to 2pm EST

Where: Hockenheimring Baden-W��rttemberg
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The season opening and the finals of the DTM are traditionally staged at Hockenheim. Both races in 2006 will be held on the new 4.574 kilometre-long Grand Prix track, where the DTM last year hosted the thrilling climax to the season. In the years before, the season opener was staged on the small track and the finals on the large track. Although the former Grand Prix track was shortened by more than two kilometres during reconstruction it has maintained the characteristics of the Hockenheimring Baden-W��rttemberg as a high-speed circuit. The Mercedes Arena has been built on the new part of the course right by the series of challenging turns between the hairpin turn and the entry to the Motodrom. The Mercedes Arena is an architecturally fascinating grandstand with 6,521 seats on two tiers as well as a storey of boxes and a superb view out onto the fast Parabolika, the hairpin turn and the series of turns that leads back into the Motodrom. Built in 1932, the race circuit is famous above all for its Motodrom, whose style creates a quite unique atmosphere. Similar to a football stadium, the circuit is almost entirely framed by the grandstands on which thousands of spectators cheer on their stars like the gladiators in Roman times. A frisson is assured. Winners season finale 2000 (1) Uwe Alzen (Opel) 2000 (2) Uwe Alzen (Opel) 2001 Bernd Mayl��nder (Mercedes-Benz) 2002 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz) 2003 Jean Alesi (Mercedes-Benz) 2004 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz) 2005 Jean Alesi (Mercedes-Benz) 2006 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz) Date:14.10.2007 Start race:14:00:00 Length:4,574 km Distance:37 laps Lap record:Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 1:34.726 Min. (2006) www.hockenheimring.de

DTM: Barcelona

DTM_SpeedTV — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:38:46 GMT

When: Sat Feb 2, 2008 12pm to 1pm EST

Where: Circuit de Catalunya
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The ��Circuit de Catalunya�� is the third and last of the new venues on the 2006 DTM calendar we��d like to introduce to you with this small serial. Located close to the Catalan metropolis, Barcelona, the 4.267-kilometre Grand Prix circuit will be the venue of the inaugural Spanish DTM round, held on 24th September, 2006. The ��Circuit de Catalunya�� was built in 1991 and has been one of the modern European racetracks, since then. The circuit not only hosts the Spanish Formula One GP and the Moto GP but also represents a popular testing circuit for both Formula One and DTM teams, with the teams appreciating the region��s agreeable weather conditions in winter just as much as the circuit��s high safety standards and its spacious pit-lane. The Grand Prix circuit itself represents a well-balanced combination of fast and slow sections. It��s used clockwise and consists of five left-handers and nine right-handers. According to experience, the track surface is rather dusty at the beginning of a weekend, with its grip level improving lap by lap. Overtaking opportunities are rare, hence, a good grid position for the ninth round of the DTM season will be vital. Two of the circuit��s key positions are the chicane following the long pit-straight and the fast ��Campsa�� bend located at the backside of the paddock. Here, it��s not only about the perfect balance of the DTM cars but the tyre wear will also turn out to be a key factor, over the course of the race. Winner: 2006 Martin Tomczyk (Audi) Date:23.09.2007 Start race:14:00:00 Length:2,977 km Distance:58 laps Lap record:Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), 1:03.919 Min. (2006) www.circuitcat.com

DTM: Zandvoort

DTM_SpeedTV — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:31:28 GMT

When: Mon Jan 14, 2008 12pm to 1pm EST

Where: Circuit Park Zandvoort
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Zandvoort marks the sixth time that the DTM has staged a race in the neighbouring country of the Netherlands. The fans will be pleased because numerous factors come together at Zandvoort that determine a great racing weekend. The circuit lies just a stone��s throw away from the beach in the sand dunes of the North Sea coast. The first reconstruction measures were initiated in 1999 with a view to helping the former Formula 1 track regain international recognition. It began with a revamp of the course, which in parts still incorporates sections of the original track. As of 2001, the main grandstand is situated opposite the pit lane. Next to this are mostly natural stands. The city of Zandvoort itself is a holiday mecca. The atmosphere on the streets is therefore lively, many bars and restaurants tempt one into whiling away the time. Winners 2001 Uwe Alzen (Mercedes-Benz) 2002 Mattias Ekstr��m (Abt-Audi) 2003 Christijan Albers (Mercedes-Benz) 2004 Mattias Ekstr��m (Audi) 2005 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz) 2006 Tom Kristensen (Audi)

DTM: Zandvoort

DTM_SpeedTV — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:30:03 GMT

When: Sat Jan 12, 2008 12pm to 1pm EST

Where: Circuit Park Zandvoort
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Zandvoort marks the sixth time that the DTM has staged a race in the neighbouring country of the Netherlands. The fans will be pleased because numerous factors come together at Zandvoort that determine a great racing weekend. The circuit lies just a stone��s throw away from the beach in the sand dunes of the North Sea coast. The first reconstruction measures were initiated in 1999 with a view to helping the former Formula 1 track regain international recognition. It began with a revamp of the course, which in parts still incorporates sections of the original track. As of 2001, the main grandstand is situated opposite the pit lane. Next to this are mostly natural stands. The city of Zandvoort itself is a holiday mecca. The atmosphere on the streets is therefore lively, many bars and restaurants tempt one into whiling away the time. Winners 2001 Uwe Alzen (Mercedes-Benz) 2002 Mattias Ekstr��m (Abt-Audi) 2003 Christijan Albers (Mercedes-Benz) 2004 Mattias Ekstr��m (Audi) 2005 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz) 2006 Tom Kristensen (Audi)

DTM

DTM_SpeedTV — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:04:09 GMT

When: Sat Dec 29, 2007 12pm to 1pm EST

Where: Norisring
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The Norisring is situated in the middle of N��rnberg. The action and extraordinary flair of this city race lures droves of spectators each year into the city with its world-famous "Christkindl Markt". Between races fans are treated to a wide range of traditional delicacies, while drivers and teams retire to the large and idyllically situated drivers�� camp by the Dutzend pond, where fans also mingle. The party throbs late into the night throughout the drivers�� camp and in the tents on the fields. Lively parties stir up an atmosphere similar to that of the Formula 1 GP in Monaco. The cars naturally take centre stage on race day. The locals have taken to following the race from comical homemade stands. Each stand has its own charm since you can be close to the action everywhere. The big attraction is the singular stone grandstand right by the start-finish straight. Winners 2000 (1) Joachim Winkelhock (Opel) 2000 (2) Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz) 2001 Uwe Alzen (Mercedes-Benz) 2002 Laurent Aiello (Abt-Audi) 2003 Christijan Albers (Mercedes-Benz) 2004 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz) 2005 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz) 2006 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz)

DTM

DTM_SpeedTV — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:02:29 GMT

When: Sat Dec 22, 2007 12pm to 1pm EST

Where: Brands Hatch
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: DTM returns to the United Kingdom: on 10th June, 2007, Europe��s most successful touring car series is going to race at the time-honoured circuit of Brands Hatch. Located 30 kilometres south-east to London, close to the town of West Kingsdown, the Grand Prix circuit is one of Great Britain��s most popular racetracks. From 1964 to 1986, Brands Hatch and Silverstone hosted the British GP in turns. For the DTM, this year��s round will represent its debut appearance at the track that was built back in 1926 and was incorporated into the hills of the Kent countryside o create a natural amphitheatre. The first car race in Brands Hatch was held in 1950. Up to this point in time, it was only used as motorbike racetrack. The DTM will race on the circuit��s 1,929-kilometre Indy layout - a truly challenging track. At the end of the pit straight, the drivers will have to cope with the ��Paddock Hill Bend�� - a bend you need all your courage for. On the track slightly sloping to the outside, you go at high speed down the ��Hailwood Hill�� and, following a depression, up again towards ��Druids Hill Bend��. Then it��s downhill again, across the fast left-hander ��Graham Hill Bend��, followed by the Cooper Straight leading to the corner prior to the pit straight: the ��Clark Curve�� with a total angle of nearly 270 degrees. Those who travel to Brands Hatch may look forward to a lot of touring car action: being about 363 metres shorter than the Norisring, Brands Hatch is the shortest circuit on the DTM calendar and offers the drivers nearly no opportunity to relax, with a lot of courage being a must. The 38.03-second ��Indy-Circuit�� lap record was established back in 2004 by teenager Scott Mansell in a Formula 1 Benetton car formerly driven by DTM star Jean Alesi. Winner: 2006 Mattias Ekstr��m (Audi)

DTM

DTM_SpeedTV — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:01:02 GMT

When: Thu Dec 20, 2007 3am to 4am EST

Where: Lausitz
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The EuroSpeedway Lausitz is currently the only existing speedway on the European continent. It offers many different course variations. The 3,478 kilometre-long Grand Prix course on which the DTM race will be staged consists of sections of the 3.2 kilometre-long Trioval and a circuit embedded in the infield of the Trioval. Some sections are marked by a 10 degree-steep banking, which is unique in the DTM calendar. The most gigantic European race track of modern times was built in the former brown coal mining area between Berlin and Dresden. To spectators the EuroSpeedway personifies sheer motorsports acted out over 570 hectares. A massive main grandstand soars 34.65 metres into the sky and allows fans a view over the entire Trioval, including the infield. Winners 2001 Peter Dumbreck (Mercedes-Benz) 2002 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz) 2003 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz) 2004 Mattias Ekstr��m (Audi) 2005 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), Mattias Ekstr��m (Audi) 2006 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz)

DTM

DTM_SpeedTV — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:00:35 GMT

When: Mon Dec 17, 2007 12pm to 1pm EST

Where: Lausitz
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The EuroSpeedway Lausitz is currently the only existing speedway on the European continent. It offers many different course variations. The 3,478 kilometre-long Grand Prix course on which the DTM race will be staged consists of sections of the 3.2 kilometre-long Trioval and a circuit embedded in the infield of the Trioval. Some sections are marked by a 10 degree-steep banking, which is unique in the DTM calendar. The most gigantic European race track of modern times was built in the former brown coal mining area between Berlin and Dresden. To spectators the EuroSpeedway personifies sheer motorsports acted out over 570 hectares. A massive main grandstand soars 34.65 metres into the sky and allows fans a view over the entire Trioval, including the infield. Winners 2001 Peter Dumbreck (Mercedes-Benz) 2002 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz) 2003 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz) 2004 Mattias Ekstr��m (Audi) 2005 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), Mattias Ekstr��m (Audi) 2006 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz)

DTM

DTM_SpeedTV — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:00:26 GMT

When: Sat Dec 15, 2007 12pm to 1pm EST

Where: Lausitz
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The EuroSpeedway Lausitz is currently the only existing speedway on the European continent. It offers many different course variations. The 3,478 kilometre-long Grand Prix course on which the DTM race will be staged consists of sections of the 3.2 kilometre-long Trioval and a circuit embedded in the infield of the Trioval. Some sections are marked by a 10 degree-steep banking, which is unique in the DTM calendar. The most gigantic European race track of modern times was built in the former brown coal mining area between Berlin and Dresden. To spectators the EuroSpeedway personifies sheer motorsports acted out over 570 hectares. A massive main grandstand soars 34.65 metres into the sky and allows fans a view over the entire Trioval, including the infield. Winners 2001 Peter Dumbreck (Mercedes-Benz) 2002 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz) 2003 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz) 2004 Mattias Ekstr��m (Audi) 2005 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), Mattias Ekstr��m (Audi) 2006 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz)

DTM

DTM_SpeedTV — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:59:12 GMT

When: Thu Dec 13, 2007 3am to 4am EST

Where: Oschersleben
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The German Unification made things possible people even hadn��t thought about, some years earlier. In 1989, the Oschersleben Automobile Club presented the brothers Hans-Joachim and Hans-Peter Klein a way to create a new German circuit. Both Hans-Joachim and Hans-Peter had been closely connected with racing and rallying for a long time, and soon, Germany��s third permanent racing circuit assumed shape. Unfortunately, Hans-Joachim Klein unexpectedly passed away in October 1993 �� only one year after the planning for the new circuit had begun. His brother, however, continued to realise their common goal: to build Europe��s safest and most modern circuit. The construction works begun in June 1996, and on 25th July 1997, the MOTOPARK Oschersleben was officially opened. The track width of the 3.667-kilometre circuit with its 14 turns ranges from 11 to 13 metres, the altitude difference adds up to 24 metres and the highest speeds are reached at the end of the pit straight, with one feature making the circuit particularly popular with the fans: All the spectator areas have been erected six to eight metres above the track, thus not only providing the visitors with the chance of watching a lot of the action alone but also allowing them to sit and stand respectively very close to the track. Winners 2000 (1) Manuel Reuter (Opel) 2000 (2) Manuel Reuter (Opel) 2000 (3) Uwe Alzen (Opel) 2000 (4) Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz) 2001 Marcel F��ssler (Mercedes-Benz) 2004 Tom Kristensen (Audi) 2005 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz) 2006 Tom Kristensen (Audi)

DTM

DTM_SpeedTV — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:58:52 GMT

When: Mon Dec 10, 2007 12pm to 1pm EST

Where: Oschersleben
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The German Unification made things possible people even hadn��t thought about, some years earlier. In 1989, the Oschersleben Automobile Club presented the brothers Hans-Joachim and Hans-Peter Klein a way to create a new German circuit. Both Hans-Joachim and Hans-Peter had been closely connected with racing and rallying for a long time, and soon, Germany��s third permanent racing circuit assumed shape. Unfortunately, Hans-Joachim Klein unexpectedly passed away in October 1993 �� only one year after the planning for the new circuit had begun. His brother, however, continued to realise their common goal: to build Europe��s safest and most modern circuit. The construction works begun in June 1996, and on 25th July 1997, the MOTOPARK Oschersleben was officially opened. The track width of the 3.667-kilometre circuit with its 14 turns ranges from 11 to 13 metres, the altitude difference adds up to 24 metres and the highest speeds are reached at the end of the pit straight, with one feature making the circuit particularly popular with the fans: All the spectator areas have been erected six to eight metres above the track, thus not only providing the visitors with the chance of watching a lot of the action alone but also allowing them to sit and stand respectively very close to the track. Winners 2000 (1) Manuel Reuter (Opel) 2000 (2) Manuel Reuter (Opel) 2000 (3) Uwe Alzen (Opel) 2000 (4) Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz) 2001 Marcel F��ssler (Mercedes-Benz) 2004 Tom Kristensen (Audi) 2005 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz) 2006 Tom Kristensen (Audi)

DTM

DTM_SpeedTV — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:55:46 GMT

When: Thu Dec 6, 2007 3am to 4am EST

Where: Hockenheim (Short track)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The season opening and the finals of the DTM are traditionally staged at Hockenheim. Both races in 2007 will be held on the new 4.574 kilometre-long Grand Prix track, where the DTM last year hosted the thrilling climax to the season. In the years before, the season opener was staged on the small track and the finals on the large track. Although the former Grand Prix track was shortened by more than two kilometres during reconstruction it has maintained the characteristics of the Hockenheimring Baden-W��rttemberg as a high-speed circuit.

DTM

DTM_SpeedTV — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:55:30 GMT

When: Mon Dec 3, 2007 12pm to 1pm EST

Where: Hockenheim (Short track)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The season opening and the finals of the DTM are traditionally staged at Hockenheim. Both races in 2007 will be held on the new 4.574 kilometre-long Grand Prix track, where the DTM last year hosted the thrilling climax to the season. In the years before, the season opener was staged on the small track and the finals on the large track. Although the former Grand Prix track was shortened by more than two kilometres during reconstruction it has maintained the characteristics of the Hockenheimring Baden-W��rttemberg as a high-speed circuit.

DTM

DTM_SpeedTV — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:54:54 GMT

When: Sat Dec 1, 2007 12pm to 1pm EST

Where: Hockenheim (Short track)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The season opening and the finals of the DTM are traditionally staged at Hockenheim. Both races in 2007 will be held on the new 4.574 kilometre-long Grand Prix track, where the DTM last year hosted the thrilling climax to the season. In the years before, the season opener was staged on the small track and the finals on the large track. Although the former Grand Prix track was shortened by more than two kilometres during reconstruction it has maintained the characteristics of the Hockenheimring Baden-W��rttemberg as a high-speed circuit.