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Audi could extend DTM stay with GT3 formula

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Audi has not ruled out staying in the DTM in some capacity beyond the end of the 2020 season, despite announcing its exit from the series in April.

Since the news was made official, the ITR has gone into overdrive to secure the future of the DTM, and it is understood that series chief Gerhard Berger has shortlisted upgraded GT3 cars and LMDh machines to replace the Class One platform.

Should the DTM move to GT3 cars, Audi could potentially continue in the series with the R8 LMS that is currently used in a variety of sportscar championships worldwide. Read more

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DTM’S NEW HYLO REAR WINGS

DTM 2020: HYLO safety device | Video | Audi MediaTV

Eagle-eyed observers had spotted certain DTM cars carrying oversized rear wings at last month’s pre-season test at the Nurburgring. While it initially appeared that manufacturers were trialing new aerodynamic aids during testing, it has since emerged that those large overhanging structures are actually there for safety reasons. Read more

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René Rast drives Audi Formula E car for the first time

The final phase of preparation for the restart of the Formula E season has begun: Newcomer René Rast completed his first laps in the electric race car during testing at the Lausitzring. Alongside his teammate, Lucas di Grassi, the German got up to speed for his race debut with the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team.

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IMSA announces date changes for WeatherTech Championship

The tentative schedule for the 2020 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s has been further revised and firmed up, with date changes for three of the rounds. Read more

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DTM stalwart Phoenix targets ELMS, Le Mans in 2021

Emotional roller coaster for Audi Sport Team Phoenix in DTM opener ...

Long-time Audi DTM outfit Phoenix Racing has outlined its intentions to transition fully to sportscar racing next year, with a potential Le Mans 24 Hours assault on the radar. Read more

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#RACEHOME Charity Continues

The RCCO #RaceHome charity racing series’ first season is over, but the charity continues. For the good cause behind the virtual series, there are three “Limited Edition” PS4 consoles available via an auction. In the next three weeks, interested parties can bid on the auction and win a console signed by all six of the Audi DTM factory drivers.

Link to the auction on eBay: bit.ly/PS4Auction Read more

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Exciting finale closes the #RaceHome season

The RCCO #RaceHome charity racing series held its season finale with the largest field of drivers to date. The round’s venue was the virtual race track in Laguna Seca, USA. A total of 23 drivers competed on the 3.6-kilometer circuit and fought close battles with exciting overtaking maneuvers. While Nico Müller had secured the drivers’ title a week earlier, the battle for second place in the championship was still open. Both Robin Frijns and Mike Rockenfeller went into the final round with chances of becoming the runner-up. Read more

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A Revised Calendar for CTCC in 2020

THOMPSON AND SPEEDSTAR MOTORSPORT CONTINUE DOMINATION OF CTCC IN ...

As the Ontario COVID-19 restrictions slowly decrease, motorsports organizations were able to reopen and resume their activities.  With only a few months left to the racing season in Canada, this revised calendar has been adjusted to reflect the current situation.

What was a six-event competition has now been cut in half. Three double-headers concentrated in the province of Ontario will define the 2020 championship. Read more

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Formula E: Double DTM champion Rast races for Audi at the grand finale in Berlin

DTM Brands Hatch 2019

Formula E is making a spectacular comeback on the race track: Between August 5 and 13, the all-electric racing series will be staging no less than six rounds in succession at the former Tempelhof Airport in Berlin. At Lucas di Grassi’s side, two-time DTM champion René Rast will contest the remaining races of the current season with the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team.

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Nico Müller clinches 2020 #RaceHome title early

The penultimate sim racing round of the 2020 #RaceHome season was characterized above all by the thrilling duel for the drivers’ title. Only Robin Frijns was in the running to deny an early championship triumph for his teammate Nico Müller in the ninth round on the virtual circuit of Fuji Speedway. The two drivers from Abt Sportsline, the winners of the teams’ title, were separated by 16 points. Unlike Frijns, Müller missed the direct entry into the semi-finals in his qualification round. But, the Swiss withstood the increasing pressure and took the chance in the last qualification sprint race to still secure a spot in the semi-final.  Read more

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