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As for the technical regulations: In hindsight, I would have gone for a LMP2 platform, with BMW/Mercedes/Audi bodykits on top of it. The international compatibility would have been far greater than the compatibility they have with SuperGT right now. It could have also saved costs, if the manufacturers decided to ally with an established prototype manufacturer such as Oreca, Zytek and so on (Knowing "our" manufacturers, I bet they would have built their own LMP2 cars, though). And perhaps, it would have slightly opened the door for private teams, because a platform like LMP2 allows for a customer program. However, the decline of DTM already started in 2006, when Opel left the series, yet the series bosses kept running the series as always, leading it into the stale, dull product we have today. The fact that BMW joined DTM was just pure luck for the series, in my opinion. |
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As for me, I should say, since mid-90s I really liked DTM much. But new DTM is a bit strange to say the least. It's too corporative, miles away from "fresh" racing. I know that today racing itself is far away from that state it was in 70s, but to me it was the best time.
Today every 10's of a second costs millions euro so bosses do not want to loose entries and keep standardizing regulations. In general a silhouette formula in a nowadays meaning is a quite simple thing - and Scandinavian championship with KIA-BMW-Volvo is a good example, I think. But to me a silhouette must be a highly tuned version of a road car. You just get the bodyshell and modify it keeping the shape of the silhouette - not using a spaceframe as a main structural element, keeping producing based roof, floor, pillars. Those cars that are used in DTM now are "wrong" silhouettes - they are just show cars. And the fact that they have common chassis and almost a common engine is so depressing. Where's the variety? Is it really too expensive for today racing? Last edited by helgi; 27 Aug 2014 at 11:38. Reason: And yes, privateers were the main reason DRM was so good. |
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I wish I understand all that "economical" stuff with taxes but I'm afraid I'd better explain why actually the plane is flying rather then deal with that money questions.
As for "that times" I know, there's some degree of "the trees were taller and the grass was greener" but we shouldn't underestimate the TV impact. TV needs a show. F1 bosses understood it in 1980 and began building their empire that nowadays is known as a closed society. And DTM goes that way. What was epic "that days"? You could use the same engine in F2, DRM - and train your drivers in both championships. One week-end you had a F2 race and other - a DRM race, so drivers could compete in different circumstances. And today? You have a dull number of 10 races with the same teams, the same drivers. Like a long-timed soap opera with super short episodes. Some years ago you were able to discuss different technical decisions and so on. Today you have nothing to talk about. Just sit down, watch a 1-hour TV show - and that's it. There's no wish to chat, to write here, at 10-10th - it's the same if you would discuss some evening TV talk-shows. Is there any reason to do that? I suppose, no. Of course, today we have an opportunity to watch every single race, but isn't the price for that a bit high? |
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Another thing bothering me, is how we don't have much information about the 2015 season. There are some rumblings about a change in regulations, but not many rumours about drivers or tracks for 2015. That's sad in my opinion and to be honest; it doesn't give me much hope for the future of the series :/ |
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Personally, I keep calm about calendar as it's quite easy predictable - 10 rounds, the same as this year. We can write tons of post with our favourite racetracks that should have a DTM round but it's just waste of time. No Dijon or Spa. As for me I would like to see a proper flugplatzrennen in the rain. More variety and so on. But, of course, it's just a thought.
As for the drivers - it's known that everybody are put in their places by 3 great bosses. And their choices are not clear sometimes. As a rumour I can say that Roman Rusinov would be a great adding to Audi squad. For the rest - would be great to see more drivers who compete somewhere outside of DTM as Maxime Martin does. But teams are so "independent" that Mr.Moser and his colleagues have no clue whom they are going to work with until March. I really watch DTM as a show now, so have less expectations over a sporting matters. Just some rumble at some week-ends, unfortunately. |
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I do admit that more needs to be done to make it exciting though and I think part of that is having a couple more race weekends (12 would stop things quieting down too much) and a bit more 'buzz'. |
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With all the money the manufacturers put into DTM I really don't understand why they have not a series like V8 Supercars. Okay the racing in Down Under is also not always great but in general much better as DTM. Also there is hard racing between the teams, where DTM is BMW vs Audi vs Mercedes.
I think if they ran DTM like V8 Supercars, so sort of same cars, allow rivalry between teams, mix of sprint and endurance races, etc. I think DTM would be very popular in Europe, F1 would be not happy with that series. |
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Mostly that they shouldn't insist on handing out penalties like a bunch of stereotypical Germans. Like at the race at the Red Bull Ring: I wouldn't have penalized Wickens or Green, because they were running at the front of the field and made the race exciting. Once Green and Wickens were penalized, the race became boring as hell. DTM also needs more of "rubbin' is racing", which NASCAR has cultivated. In short, they should put entertainment above any "rules". After all, rules are there to be broken.
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If there're some true independent teams then there won't be any DTM in its present form. Cars are still too expensive I think. As for different types of events - it's a long wished idea for many fans. But big bosses know better what DTM needs in this current condition.
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29 Aug 2014, 13:20 (Ref:3448844) | #262 | ||
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While Super GT complied with their regs, they got better racing in both competitiveness and entertainment, all while DTM stuck with boring racing. Not only that, their delusional grandeur got the better with them as plans to expand to United States is in limbo. Honestly, the series needs a takeover to someone like NASCAR or GTA. However, the former would just fold them 'cause their stock car racing is being threatened while the latter would screw it up unless the language barrier is broken. |
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In Argentina, journalists discuss crashes after each race. There are penalties, so they complaint about how harsh or weak they were.
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14 Sep 2014, 12:53 (Ref:3453225) | #264 | ||
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The good news is, we have another German DTM champion. The bad news is, Joe Public doesn't know his name and is unlikely to know his name anytime soon.
Also, I find it unusual that we're a couple of weeks away from the penultimate round of the season, yet there aren't any news about the 2015 season. No rumoured drivers, no rumoured venues, only some rumblings about potential rule changes. But apart from that: Nothing! EDIT: And it gets worse when journalists like George East, who should be close to DTM (But doesn't seem to be covering DTM for TCT this year...), doesn't have any infos for next year. Last edited by DS"; 14 Sep 2014 at 13:01. |
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In Wittmann, Wehrlein and Vietoris Germany is lucky enough to have three of their own and very bright talents who can be the stars of the shot for the next decade.
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So I guess everything will remain the same next year, the schedule, the rules, the drivers, the teams, the venues, the lot. Yaaaaawn. Wonder will Petrov keep his seat in the Merc camp and whether they will drop Zandvoort again, as the championship is decided, the next two rounds' poll will be pathetic.
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Petrov finished 12th, best result in the series. Not bad at all.
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In the last race he wasn't the slowest
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Dtm and Super GT in Nordschleife? Are you sure? I would love this. |
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23 Sep 2014, 05:16 (Ref:3456803) | #273 | ||
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Its not on DTM.com so I guess it's a well-written piece of fan-fiction.
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Good story even though it's fan-made! Unfortunately, the saddest part is that those corporate bigwigs plus ITR won't accept it...
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Superb science fiction!
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