DTM - Brands Hatch 2008 - Page 3

**BertMk2** · 27 Aug 2008, 10:52 (Ref:2276195)

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Originally Posted by Elio

... the VW Polos..... Now that IS something to get excited about!!

If the Polos are anything like the Clio cup then it should be good fun - a whole pack of evenly matched cars arriving at Paddock Hill Bend for the first time should be interesting! Moreso because none of them will know the circuit that well.

**BertMk2** · 27 Aug 2008, 11:37 (Ref:2276219)

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Originally Posted by Elio

If you take into account that the forecasters are sadly NOT predicting rain..

The forecast is now for "thundery showers" according to the BBC

Bodysnatcher · 27 Aug 2008, 13:38 (Ref:2276276)

I hate having to write reports in the rain...
So lets be having none of this "fun" at the bottom of paddock please.

JMeissner · 27 Aug 2008, 14:55 (Ref:2276330)

Don't miss the predictions for this race:

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109219

**Stephen Green** · 27 Aug 2008, 22:05 (Ref:2276578)

I will be there, hopefully somewhere close to Mr Bodysnatcher and his merry crew.

Hmmm Polo's at Paddock, could be interesting (or a nightmare)

Elio · 28 Aug 2008, 07:14 (Ref:2276712)

As many as 27 Polos, and seemingly none with experience of Brands !!

Thundery showers indeed predicted as of now. Still a little far from Sunday to be that reliable a forecast though. I thought thundery showers usually build up through a humid day, so maybe the DTM might get away with it being an early-ish race.

Maybe after 2 dry sessions of practice those polo drivers might get a wet Paddock Hill Bend to test them in their race though !!

Hazard · 30 Aug 2008, 10:49 (Ref:2277985)

I've taken all the non-event related technical rules talk to this thread http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109375

Please keep this one on topic! I'm looking forward to my day in the rain tomorrow!

Helmpflicht99 · 30 Aug 2008, 14:14 (Ref:2278099)

I hope that Timo Scheider can take his Pole-Position into a Race-Victory. Ekström just on P7. It would be very hard for him. Schneider and Kristensen out at Q2. Bad performance !!!

Hazard · 31 Aug 2008, 07:07 (Ref:2278525)

Weather forecasts look to have been right. High potential for a wet race this afternoon!

(I have mixed emotions)

Helmpflicht99 · 31 Aug 2008, 09:01 (Ref:2278559)

Bad for Spectators at the Track. Good for Spectators at the TV (like me). Hope it would be a great Race. This Season needs a few good Races.

Helmpflicht99 · 31 Aug 2008, 15:00 (Ref:2278774)

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Originally Posted by thepits!

As some of you may not know IF the crowd is not big enough, despite the fact that BH already appears on the 2009 Calendar, they will not be back

Spectators 2007: 18.000

Spectators 2008: 26.800

Thanks to Lewis Hamilton ???

The Race was good (better than the most DTM-Races 2008). Now I hope that Timo Scheider will be the DTM-Champ 2008.

redshoes · 31 Aug 2008, 18:46 (Ref:2278884)

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Originally Posted by Helmpflicht99

Spectators 2007: 18.000
Spectators 2008: 26.800

Thanks to Lewis Hamilton ???

You bet. Judging by some of the MSV advertising you'd be forgiven for thinking that Lewis was the headline event with a few Germans doing some demo laps. Just read on another forum that the queue for Lewis' 11am autograph session started forming at 7.30.

**BertMk2** · 31 Aug 2008, 21:10 (Ref:2278952)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

the queue for Lewis' 11am autograph session started forming at 7.30.

That's probably right - when I got there about 8.30 the queue was already massive. Certainly busier than last year and most probably due to hamilton.

stedevil · 31 Aug 2008, 21:12 (Ref:2278956)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

with a few Germans doing some demo laps.

Dont forget 1/3rd of those "Germans" are actually British

But yes, the real strength of DTM is it's self promotion. A LOT of series would do them selves a lot of good if they picked up a few ideas from them.

redshoes · 31 Aug 2008, 21:20 (Ref:2278965)

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Originally Posted by stedevil

Dont forget 1/3rd of those "Germans" are actually British

Thank you Mr Picky

Anyhow, nevermind the DTM what about the real story of the meeting. What happened in the Polo Cup? I heard at least one car was testing the limits of the Paddock Hill gravel on Saturday. Was it the chaos we predicted?

**Stephen Green** · 31 Aug 2008, 21:27 (Ref:2278972)

Hi Nigel, they were pretty well behaved after their Saturday practice and qually sessions

Aslak Vind · 31 Aug 2008, 21:44 (Ref:2278995)

I really dont like that track!

Why cant we race on the full Brands Hatch track, instead of the slotcarlike Indy track. No overtaking, and few alternate lines.

Aslak Vind · 31 Aug 2008, 21:44 (Ref:2278996)

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Originally Posted by thepits!

Yep - isn't it great - so what that it doesn't look like a 'road-going' car - what PROPER racing car does?

I will let Tom know shortly

Aslak Vind · 31 Aug 2008, 21:47 (Ref:2278999)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BertMk2

If the Polos are anything like the Clio cup then it should be good fun - a whole pack of evenly matched cars arriving at Paddock Hill Bend for the first time should be interesting! Moreso because none of them will know the circuit that well.

Guys, I have been covering VW Polo Cup broadcasts for the last three years, as part of the DMS DTM package. trust me, It IS something to be excited about!

I have seen Polos fly, I have seen them on one wheel and I have seen one do a full 360 somersault.

But yes, you HAVE to pay attention. Thats the bad part..

stedevil · 31 Aug 2008, 22:24 (Ref:2279024)

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Originally Posted by Aslak Vind

Why cant we race on the full Brands Hatch track, instead of the slotcarlike Indy track.

Because the people living next to the track complain about the noise (No, Im NOT joking...

)

Aslak Vind · 31 Aug 2008, 22:28 (Ref:2279027)

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Originally Posted by stedevil

Because the people living next to the track complain about the noise (No, Im NOT joking...

)

They should be shot!

Ofcourse the poor people didnt know about the circuit before they moved there... Sure they did.. It is not noise, it is MUSIC!

Honestly, the Indy circuit is a joke..

Bramzel · 31 Aug 2008, 22:33 (Ref:2279031)

Actually I by far prefer the Indy circuit over the GP track. Better racing, closer action, more fun. I mean, its not like the GP loop has a lot of overtaking opportunities.

Aslak Vind · 31 Aug 2008, 22:36 (Ref:2279036)

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Originally Posted by Bramzel

Actually I by far prefer the Indy circuit over the GP track. Better racing, closer action, more fun. I mean, its not like the GP loop has a lot of overtaking opportunities.

Agreed, but it cant be worse than the Trulli train we witnessed today?

Bramzel · 31 Aug 2008, 22:36 (Ref:2279039)

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Originally Posted by Aslak Vind

Agreed, but it cant be worse than the Trulli train we witnessed today?

It's not like its unique to Brands is it? The whole DTM is the joke, not Brands Indy. Which is actually why I didn't even witness it

**BertMk2** · 1 Sep 2008, 08:26 (Ref:2279196)

Well I thoroughly enjoyed the meeting

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