Startlist DTM - Page 5

kmchow · 20 Dec 2003, 01:44 (Ref:816547)

I forget what was goingn to happen. I thought I read somewhere Opel could try and reshell some Astras as Vectras until the genuine Vectras are completed.

alesi95 · 3 Jan 2004, 13:50 (Ref:826492)

Is Alain Menu gotta drive for this season?

Opelmad · 3 Jan 2004, 13:53 (Ref:826495)

Opel has already 3 Astra sold to others private teams. 2 car to Peter Mamerrow and one to a team that will drive the 24 hours races from the Germany VLN series.
The number 6 car of the 24 Hours Nurburgring is used for rebuild the no 5 car so the no 6 car is no longer with us :-)
Gr Andre.

**FIRE** · 3 Jan 2004, 17:21 (Ref:826618)

Wil Mamerrow race in DTM or VLN?

kmchow · 3 Jan 2004, 17:32 (Ref:826625)

Quote:

Originally posted by Opelmad
Opel has already 3 Astra sold to others private teams. 2 car to Peter Mamerrow

So we already have 3-4 confirmed DTM Independent entries? Anyone know if Mercedes or Audi managed to sell any of their cars to privateers?

Opelmad · 3 Jan 2004, 19:07 (Ref:826676)

Marmerrow has raced the DTM in 2001, but the Astra is still in his hands, what he will do with that car is uknown, the first Astra that he buy's is also now longer with us, it's was total loss after a the first test of mamerrow with this car.

Gr Andre

kmchow · 4 Jan 2004, 05:15 (Ref:827124)

Quote:

Originally posted by Opelmad
Marmerrow has raced the DTM in 2001, but the Astra is still in his hands, what he will do with that car is uknown, the first Astra that he buy's is also now longer with us, it's was total loss after a the first test of mamerrow with this car.

So what's the background of Marmerrow? How can he afford a DTM car? Does he have a very supportive (aka-rich) sponsor? Or is he using his own money and company to "sponsor" his vehicle?

**FIRE** · 4 Jan 2004, 14:30 (Ref:827381)

At the moment they do Formula BMW and Langstreckenmeisterschaft (VLN).
Website: http://www.mamerow-racing.de

flor · 6 Jan 2004, 17:43 (Ref:829662)

**FIRE** · 6 Jan 2004, 18:53 (Ref:829730)

This A4 looks much better than the TT.

**touringlegend** · 6 Jan 2004, 20:04 (Ref:829789)

Mmmm, nice big wheel arches..reminds me of the mid-90's DTM

Still, it doesn't look as good as the illustration that was going about - perhaps because the cars still all silver.

kmchow · 7 Jan 2004, 03:20 (Ref:830148)

Somehow looking at the A4, I can't but think of the Audi Avus from a few years back? The A4 is so wide looking?

**FIRE** · 7 Jan 2004, 17:30 (Ref:830735)

More photo's

The car looks a little long (like an Audi A6/A8).

flor · 7 Jan 2004, 21:27 (Ref:830924)

thats because all cars will have the same wheelbase this year

**FIRE** · 7 Jan 2004, 21:41 (Ref:830939)

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Originally posted by flor
thats because all cars will have the same wheelbase this year

You are right, but which car has such long wheelbase? Opel Vectra or Mercedes C-Class?

alesi95 · 8 Jan 2004, 00:03 (Ref:831064)

looking at the photos the driver sits so far back in the Audi. Presumably to gain best possible balance.

**FIRE** · 8 Jan 2004, 18:31 (Ref:831839)

Quote:

Originally posted by alesi95
looking at the photos the driver sits so far back in the Audi. Presumably to gain best possible balance.

Correct (but this is not new in DTM).

**FIRE** · 8 Jan 2004, 19:07 (Ref:831882)

Timo Scheider will....stay at Opel.

Alex K · 8 Jan 2004, 20:03 (Ref:831923)

So, Bleekemolen is OUT
I've read that in first part of 2004 he is driving Astra, than Vectra...
Maybe when he will move to Vectra Bleekemolen will get Astra

But I am very happy that he is staying on board

**FIRE** · 8 Jan 2004, 20:13 (Ref:831931)

I think Bleekemolen did a pretty good job in his first season, and indeed maybe he gets an Astra half way the season.

flor · 8 Jan 2004, 20:19 (Ref:831941)

i think scheider got his seat because lotterer refused an offer, so scheider was only second choice

JEMMO · 9 Jan 2004, 21:20 (Ref:833028)

Quote:

Originally posted by FIRE
You are right, but which car has such long wheelbase? Opel Vectra or Mercedes C-Class?

No idea, but that Audi looks completely wrong from the side!

ATF · 9 Jan 2004, 22:38 (Ref:833087)

Wow - it looks like a proper touring car!!

flor · 13 Jan 2004, 07:08 (Ref:836268)

Opel will start with 6 new Vectras and no Astra, there is even a chance for a 7th Vectra

**FIRE** · 13 Jan 2004, 17:12 (Ref:836898)

Quote:

Originally posted by flor
Opel will start with 6 new Vectras and no Astra, there is even a chance for a 7th Vectra

This car is available for drivers with money. One of the potential drivers is Bleekemolen, but I don't think he can find the money.