DTM format to change

[pink69]

The format of the DTM series could change next season. Instead of the usual sprint and feature races, TV demands could see the DTM adopt an F1 style 1 long races system. This could see either a 100km race or a timed 70min race to bring the DTM more in line with F1.

[Asp]

These changes towards F1 have been happening slowly but syrely haven't they? First the point change to F1 (as it was then - which does raise a question, are they going to echo the new F1 points?)

Major con with it - less excitement if they spread out early on leaving us with 50 minutes of F1-style yawning!

[racingdick]

is alesi still gonna be with merc next year?

[Sim_Da_BTCC_Man]

disaster. Its more exiting with the two race format. People might disagree and I have no problems at all with that but IMO with a long race you will see allot less action because they normaly spread out after the period of time they normaly settle down in, in a normal race, and the only action is someone gaining a tenth or so on someone else, where as in a short race they are bunched up and there is plenty of action. It will become boring. Only My Opinion. Disscuss my lengh theiory.

[swedishstudent]

2 races = better

watch the first race
fall asleep/go for a walk/have a break
watch the second race

[Craig]

Not so much F1 but sportscars. That is really what DTM is nowadays - maybe we should move it out of the touring car forums and into the sportcar forum.

[Sim_Da_BTCC_Man]

sounds good to me. Bye Bye DTM in Touring Cars.

[cybersdorf]

As a devout follower of the sportscar forum I plead with you - Please keep the DTM out of the sportscar forum!!
Tell you what, why don't you wait a while, it'll be gone in about 2 seasons

[Craig]

Sadly I think you're right - which is why the organisers seem to be doing everything they can to become the German equivalent of British GTs.

[cybersdorf]

Which wouldn't be all that bad. But it still has a long way to go.

[Sim_Da_BTCC_Man]

If DTM dies or turns into a GT style championship do you think drivers like Menu and Aiello would want to return to touring championships like the BTCC?

[cybersdorf]

Originally posted by Sim_Da_BTCC_Man
If DTM dies or turns into a GT style championship do you think drivers like Menu and Aiello would want to return to touring championships like the BTCC?

Not necessarily - Menu has done well in GTs, Aiello in sportscars; those guys are allrounders really. I'd say most TC drivers can do well in GTs, and vice versa (look at Jörg & Dirk in the ETCC). In the end, they'll take the best offer.