DTM 2021 - Page 17

Juntos · 9 Aug 2021, 12:09 (Ref:4065989)

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Originally Posted by Bcarr6

Zolder certainly isnt that great a track, but DTM does seem to be a really enjoyable format for GT3 racing. 20 cars seemed perfect for Zolder this weekend.

Taking someone's words, Zolder is a boring procession...

Bcarr6 · 9 Aug 2021, 12:18 (Ref:4065992)

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Originally Posted by Juntos

Taking someone's words, Zolder is a boring procession...

Feel free not to watch motorsports in the future Juntos, you might be happier without it by the sounds of your posts

stuart thompson · 9 Aug 2021, 19:17 (Ref:4066059)

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Originally Posted by canaglia

yesterday was even worse... in second half of the race she was in last position and despite having a clear track, she was running about 1s slower a lap compared to the driver in front of her (who was running way slower than drivers in top positions). After she retired, was so cringe to watch her race engineer trying to justify her terrible pace due a long brake pedal issue

anyway... what can be expected by an instagram influencer posing as a driver?
btw also glock was quite ridiculous yesterday, being out of the pace all the time and spinning the car at the end of the race...
GLO and FLO is 2021 DTM essence in 6 letters.

Although granted Glock had a mare of a weekend it was clear to see he didn’t spin on his own rather he was punted by the Audi.

tux · 9 Aug 2021, 21:13 (Ref:4066073)

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Originally Posted by Bcarr6

Zolder certainly isnt that great a track, but DTM does seem to be a really enjoyable format for GT3 racing. 20 cars seemed perfect for Zolder this weekend.

I agree, was good to see the Mclaren 720s in the series this weekend too.

WyldStallion · 10 Aug 2021, 14:23 (Ref:4066160)

On track racing is good so far. I like that they add 3 laps after the 55 minute time expires if there was a safety car period during the race. Question the double file restart format but it has not produced a crash yet. I only started watching DTM myself this year for the first time since they run GT3 cars. DTM Grid is a good streaming service. At least in USA no black outs so far.

Would not just pitting in the middle of the race be the best strategy for tire wear? Seems like the teams either pit early or pit late.

The commentator needs an analyst partner in the booth big time.

The female pit reporter is...meh.. She is no Shea Adam. Funny thing Sophia Floresch might better off doing this after a couple years. She would probably be pretty good.

Sophia...ugh. She is so slow. You can tell just watching the body language of the car during the race.

Matt K · 10 Aug 2021, 22:28 (Ref:4066247)

Btw does anyone know if 'guest' entries such as JP Motorsport and Klien or Hubert Haupt are eligible to score points? Haven't found any sporting regulations regarding this...

As for guest starts, grid for Nürburgring is growing - Toksport (starting in ADAC GT and GTWC) will field a Merc for Luca Stolz.

Racing Harz · 12 Aug 2021, 08:31 (Ref:4066396)

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Originally Posted by Matt K

Btw does anyone know if 'guest' entries such as JP Motorsport and Klien or Hubert Haupt are eligible to score points? Haven't found any sporting regulations regarding this...

No.

Racing Harz · 12 Aug 2021, 08:31 (Ref:4066397)

No Paffett in this Season.
https://gt-place.com/2021/08/12/dtm-...icht-moeglich/

Matt K · 13 Aug 2021, 10:53 (Ref:4066544)

Not crying about it, somehow I never liked Paffett although I feel sorry for his bad luck.
Always wanted to see Maxi Buhk in DTM so happy he can continue full (or almost full) season.
If Mücke could expand to two cars next year with both Paffett and Buhk behind the wheels that would be cool.

Bcarr6 · 16 Aug 2021, 11:26 (Ref:4066990)

Porsche debuting this weekend courtesy of SSR Performance with Michael Ammermuller

WyldStallion · 16 Aug 2021, 11:27 (Ref:4066991)

Great news we got our Porsche in DTM!

https://sportscar365.com/other-serie...-with-porsche/

Odd that the race is on Le Mans weekend, but there are lots of GT3 team and driveres that would be sitting on the sidelines otherwise.

Bcarr6 · 16 Aug 2021, 11:28 (Ref:4066993)

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Originally Posted by WyldStallion

Great news we got our Porsche in DTM!

https://sportscar365.com/other-serie...-with-porsche/

Odd that the race is on Le Mans weekend, but there are lots of GT3 team and driveres that would be sitting on the sidelines otherwise.

DTM has clashed with Le Mans before, not the best idea, but as you say, GT3 drivers/teams are often different to ACO teams, so I cant imagine theres any huge clashes for personnel

Hawkwood · 16 Aug 2021, 21:01 (Ref:4067091)

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Originally Posted by Bcarr6

DTM has clashed with Le Mans before, not the best idea, but as you say, GT3 drivers/teams are often different to ACO teams, so I cant imagine theres any huge clashes for personnel

Wasn't it Audi being at Le Mans that prevented there being a date clash?

Pascal88 · 20 Aug 2021, 08:42 (Ref:4068032)

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Originally Posted by Bcarr6

Porsche debuting this weekend courtesy of SSR Performance with Michael Ammermuller

Is this only for one race? Or the rest of the season?

Matt K · 20 Aug 2021, 10:31 (Ref:4068045)

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Originally Posted by Pascal88

Is this only for one race? Or the rest of the season?

Only this weekend + possibility of full time entry in 2022....if everything goes right.

**BertMk2** · 23 Aug 2021, 09:22 (Ref:4069931)

I managed to catch race 2 from the Nurburgring this weekend - good to see Alex Albon taking a win. The other thing was the driving standards - what on earth has happened? It was total carnage from the start and every re-start, the drivers just seemed incapable of avoiding each other, very odd. I've not seen any of the other rounds so far this season - is that normal for the GT3 DTM?

champcarman · 23 Aug 2021, 09:51 (Ref:4069941)

Entertaining racing in the DTM GT3 era. I was sceptical having been a fan of the Class 1 cars but it seems to be doing well. Some drivers need to settle down a bit though. Liam Lawson is an extremely talented driver and a great young guy but some of his moves this year have been a bit desperate. Then again he had plenty of mates this weekend. I thought Gotz was lucky not to get a penalty a couple of times during Sundays race.

S griffin · 23 Aug 2021, 12:11 (Ref:4069979)

Well done Albon on getting that first win, he certainly deserved it

Matt K · 23 Aug 2021, 12:29 (Ref:4069985)

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Originally Posted by BertMk2

I've not seen any of the other rounds so far this season - is that normal for the GT3 DTM?

It is not. I mean, racing is at times aggressive but nowhere near the destruction derby from Nürburgring.

It was great to have 23 cars on the grid, hopefully we'll see around it full time next year. Honestly quite a shame the part-time entries are 'invisible' as far as the points are concerned. Would be more fun (and more sense for them) to start a few races.

Racing Harz · 24 Aug 2021, 16:26 (Ref:4070164)

Likely SSR never will be back in the DTM. They absolutly hated this weekend, the BoP (on sunday quali the rain was key for them), the driving standard etc.
https://gt-place.com/2021/08/23/ssr-...m-nach-debuet/

Matt K · 25 Aug 2021, 10:34 (Ref:4070295)

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Originally Posted by Racing Harz

Likely SSR never will be back in the DTM. They absolutly hated this weekend, the BoP (on sunday quali the rain was key for them), the driving standard etc.
https://gt-place.com/2021/08/23/ssr-...m-nach-debuet/

You're wrong. Schlund wants to discuss a few things with ITR as they'd still be interested to join DTM next year.
Another thing, however, is that they have certain conditions and I doubt Berger would be bothered to change a lot of regulations for just one team who can't accept that DTM is not ADAC GT.

WyldStallion · 25 Aug 2021, 15:57 (Ref:4070358)

I can understand their frustration. The driving was nuts in race 2 especially. The 2 by 2 restarts is not a good idea. Too NASCARish. I think the pit stop windows need to tighten.

Still DTM has been a good watch so far this year. Hope this continues into the next serveral years with the GT cars. It is better to have 7 manufacturers on the grid than 5. They got to do something to keep McLaren and Porsche entries in there.

But yeah a 20-22 car grid, with 7 manufacturers is the ticket for DTM to be sustainable for the next half decade.

S griffin · 25 Aug 2021, 17:05 (Ref:4070377)

It’s a shame they had to ditch the tin tops and go GT, but so far it’s been good enough, so fair play to them

tux · 4 Sep 2021, 12:19 (Ref:4071955)

Race 1 at Red Bull Ring has been good so far. Don’t understand why a couple of drivers each race run right to the last couple of laps before making their pit stop. Is it to save tyres for tomorrow? Gamble on a late SC? Just it seems to cost you SO much time overall.

Track limits abit annoying at RBR, they’re almost completely off the track on the entries to a couple of corners

NaBUru38 · 5 Sep 2021, 20:09 (Ref:4072188)

I insist that the DTM should establish a pitting window, for example between minute 20 and 30.

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