DTM Race 5 - Oschersleben (GER), 2nd Aug 2009

Last2LiftOff · 30 Jul 2009, 14:48 (Ref:2511709)

Okay, we've gone this far (half distance this race), guess we carry on regardless.

Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, Zeitplan:

Saturday August 1st, 2009
08:45 – 11:15 hrs DTM free practice
13:35 – 14:22 hrs DTM qualifying

Sunday August 2nd, 2009
09:35 – 10:05 hrs DTM warm up
14:03 hrs DTM start race

Again, no placement rates posted but advantage Audi and must be getting close to the maximum for the C-Klass.

An intro. from Touring Car Times and the latest driver standings:

Code:

1  Paffett 24 
2  Ekström 22 
3  Spengler 20
4  Scheider 17
5  Green 14 
6  Di Resta 14 
7  Kristensen 12 
8  Jarvis 12 
9  Engel 6 
10  Tomczyk 5 
11  Winkelhock 5 
12  Schumacher 3
13  Rockenfeller 2

helgi · 30 Jul 2009, 15:27 (Ref:2511731)

If ballast remains then Mercs are to be 20kg heavier. It would be an easy Sunday walk for Eki. Scheider is no longer Audi first pilot, since a new car has more oversteer.

PS. At the official site forum they are dreaming of GT2 regulations for DTM. And BMW unveil a new eco sportscar this September. It's mentioned that R8 LMS is going to be the main market rival. So, Mercedes should build CLK AMG, put Schneider at the wheel at Le Mans and we'll travell to the neighbours from 'sports cars and GT' forum. I hope.

Last2LiftOff · 1 Aug 2009, 00:19 (Ref:2512859)

So in the interest of the DTM Ekström drops 2 pts. in the championship. Taking one for the team.

Sorry Helgi, you've lost me on all the rest of that, in translation I'm afraid. Those forums are all German to me.

20kg! forget it.

Andy77 · 1 Aug 2009, 09:15 (Ref:2513007)

With the idiotic new first corner at Oschersleben we will see the race decider right after the start in a first lap/first corner incident.
In the past the the circuit preferred the Audis a bit over the Merc's.

If DTM wants to go along GT2 they can close their doors and move to Fia-GT or LMS which I wouldn't mind really as the current cars ain't tourers anyway

helgi · 1 Aug 2009, 11:51 (Ref:2513130)

Out:
Legge
Lauda
Stoddart
Kostka
Seidlitz

Ralf is 14

and Engel is very quick so far.

Last2LiftOff · 1 Aug 2009, 12:02 (Ref:2513137)

14th, poor fellow.

Last2LiftOff · 1 Aug 2009, 12:08 (Ref:2513145)

Qualifying round 2

10. Green/GBR 1:22.405

14. Schumacher/GER 1:22.849

helgi · 1 Aug 2009, 12:09 (Ref:2513146)

Out:
Di Resta
Green
Paffett
Engel
Winkelhock
Schumacher

and only one Merc (Spengler) in top-8 - extra 20 kg cost a lot. They say about 0,3 sec per lap.

Andy77 · 1 Aug 2009, 12:09 (Ref:2513147)

just spengler holds up mercedes flag

helgi · 1 Aug 2009, 12:12 (Ref:2513153)

I think it's a bit Audi track. Especially third part. There're some IV-gear corners - fast enough for Audi's aerodynamics to work.

helgi · 1 Aug 2009, 12:21 (Ref:2513158)

Out:
Jarvis
Spengler
Rocky
Premat.

I think Eki is going to get this pole.

Andy77 · 1 Aug 2009, 12:23 (Ref:2513159)

Kristensen is going for pole

helgi · 1 Aug 2009, 12:29 (Ref:2513162)

Ops. TK has shown who's 'Mr. Oschersleben'. Scheider,Tomczyk and Eki.

Andy77 · 1 Aug 2009, 12:32 (Ref:2513163)

I told you

helgi · 1 Aug 2009, 13:56 (Ref:2513209)

I'm afraid Tomczyk will loose his third place for Eki at the start and try to block Spengler. Maybe even to heavy contact. I think they will make two early pit-stops for Eki to make his car fast on fresh tyres while others 'Abts' will loose time on their first long stint. It would help to move Mattias into the lead or second place without team-orders. I hope Gary will show some action climbing into top-5.

Hazard · 1 Aug 2009, 16:29 (Ref:2513263)

Quote:

Originally Posted by helgi

I'm afraid Tomczyk will loose his third place for Eki at the start and try to block Spengler. Maybe even to heavy contact. I think they will make two early pit-stops for Eki to make his car fast on fresh tyres while others 'Abts' will loose time on their first long stint. It would help to move Mattias into the lead or second place without team-orders. I hope Gary will show some action climbing into top-5.

Ooh, cynic.

helgi · 1 Aug 2009, 18:49 (Ref:2513358)

I'd better call it healthy pessimism. Would be glad to have some mistakes in my forecasts,of course

Last2LiftOff · 2 Aug 2009, 11:46 (Ref:2513853)

So, ah...no *cough* chat room?

Hazard · 2 Aug 2009, 11:55 (Ref:2513861)

I'm in

Hazard · 2 Aug 2009, 12:13 (Ref:2513874)

Oh dear, Kristensen's had a drive through penalty for not lining up on the grid correctly.

Last2LiftOff · 2 Aug 2009, 12:14 (Ref:2513875)

Major Tom in the pits already?

More coffee...

Edit: ah, thanks Hazard, lots more coffee!

helgi · 2 Aug 2009, 12:14 (Ref:2513876)

Di Resta is very good so far. Already 5th! And good move from Paffett.

Last2LiftOff · 2 Aug 2009, 12:19 (Ref:2513879)

Yeah, Bruno's gonna be holding Paffett up soon enough looks like.

helgi · 2 Aug 2009, 12:20 (Ref:2513883)

Spengler - 1st pit is very early. I think it'r wrong decision.

Hazard · 2 Aug 2009, 12:22 (Ref:2513886)

Nice pit pass bydi Resta on Jarvis.

Oh dear, Premat's nicked the fuel can

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