Frankfurt/Main, August 2nd 2009
DTM regulations for 2010 fixed
In the DTM regulations for the year 2010, the focus is even more on
costs. This has been decided by the DMSB (Deutscher Motor Sport Bund
e.V.) in accordance with Audi and Mercedes-Benz, the manufacturers
participating in the DTM. The main point: the teams are to race with
equipment that is largely identical with that of the 2009 season. There will
be no elaborate development. To achieve this, the majority of the car
components will be fixed, like it is the case already for the current year-old
cars in the DTM. Especially aerodynamic parts, safety cell and cage,
wheel arms, steering system and engine can not be modified any further.
The development stop for performance-relevant parts will come into force
on August 17th. Right after the DTM round at the N?rburgring, the
participating manufacturers will hand over reference parts to the DMSB
which will be photographed in detail and documented in order to form the
right basis for technical inspections.
?We have compiled the content of the 2010 DTM regulations in a close
co-operation with the persons in charge at Audi and Mercedes-Benz and
experienced a very professional approach?, says DMSB-chairman Torsten
Johne about the co-operation with the manufacturers involved in the DTM.
?I am certain that, with the significant limitation of the technical development
for the 2010 season, we have made exactly the right step. Thus, we
facilitate sport at the highest level, but on the other hand, we are keeping
an eye firmly on the costs.?
Deutscher Motor Sport Bund e.V.
Lyoner Stern ? Hahnstra?e 70
D-60528 Frankfurt/Main
