Opel, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW are just a few of the car makers that have participated in the DTM race. The former might be unfamiliar to you, however. In 2012, the German manufacturer will join the series.
Audi
Audi has confirmed that it will enter the DTM race series with a brand new R18 in 2013. The engine took the company more than two and half years to develop and the dynamometer has been used over 1,000 times. Audi will be able to compete in the highly-competitive DTM class with the new engine. This will allow the company to take on competitors like BMW and Aston Martin. There are eighteen DTM races, spread over nine weekends, in Germany, Belgium and Italy.
Mercedes-Benz
The 1987 season was an interesting one for Mercedes-Benz. Nearly half of the car's horsepower was generated by the turbocharged engine. As a result, Mercedes was awarded an air restriction instead of a penalty weight. With more professional media and factory teams, the sport was flourishing. Mercedes could not win any races and finished third behind BMW Team RBM.
BMW
The BMW DTM race cars can be built in two locations. The Garching plant is first. The next is the Dingolfing plant, where the new M4 race cars are being built to meet the GT3 regulations. These cars will compete this year in the DTM. The two remaining plants are located in Regensburg (Germany). The safety cell is constructed in Regensburg and the assembly starts in Garching. In September, the FIA homologates race cars.
Opel
This year, the Opel Vectra GTS V8 makes its DTM debut in the new series. Volker Strycek from Opel motorsport is also behind the car. The Nurburgring will host the race. Strycek won the DTM championship in 1984 and was the Nurburgring 24-hour race winner in 2003. He also drove the Opel Astra V8 Coupe and Vectra GTS V8.
Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR GT1-class sports car
The CLK-GTR is a road-going version of the acclaimed GT1-class Mercedes-Benz. The car was built in four months between winter 1996-1997. This project was meant to compete against the McLaren F1 GTR. The team spent over one hundred and eighty working days designing, developing and testing the car.
FAQ
Do you have any guidelines for the appearance of a racecar?
No. No.
However, they must comply with certain safety standards.
What type of race cars do race car drivers use to drive?
Modern race cars are often powered by engines. These engines are very similar to those used in normal passenger cars.
Instead of running on petrol, they use compressed air.
How many different types of car racing are there?
There are two major categories of car racing. Open-wheel and closed wheel. Open wheel races include IndyCar, NASCAR, Champ Car, Formula One, etc. Closed wheel races include Formula 3000 and DTM, GP2, and others.
How much does it cost to enter a race?
It all depends on what event you are attending. Some events charge entry fees, others do not.
Some events require that you pay in advance. Others will let you in free of charge.
Who is the inventor of car racing?
Invented by Charles Brady King, who built the first automobile racecourse in Long Island, New York, in 1896. July 4th of that year saw the inaugural auto race.
Statistics
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.com)
- According to thepostgame.com, “The Daytona 500 is one of four ‘restrictor plate' races on NASCAR's calendar, given both safety and competitive concerns for the long track and its famous 31-degree banking in its four corners.” (defensivedriving.com)
- According to AutoSport, IndyCar's top speeds are 380km/h or 236 mph. (motorbiscuit.com)
- This change may give an improvement of up to 29% fuel efficiency. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Acceleration is a little gentler (relatively speaking) too, with 0-100km/h taking an estimated 3.1 seconds and 0-200km/h covered in 7.8 seconds. (autosport.com)
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How can I make my living as a driver
If you want to race professionally, you'll need to make enough money to pay for the championship. Many racers are able to work full-time while they train for their next race. Others use their off days to sell merchandise or promote themselves as endorsers. Still, others participate in paid test sessions to see if they have what it takes to be a professional driver.