Ralf Moller keeps fingers crossed for Audi at Norisring
Ingolstadt — The Norisring race is not only the sporting highlight of
the DTM season. The street circuit close to the Dutzendteich attracts
numerous celebrities from sport, politics and showbiz every year to
Nuremberg. Star guest at Audi this coming weekend is actor Ralf Moller
(Gladiator).
The German Hollywood star, living in [...]
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DTM: Norisring: Actor Ralf Moller keeps fingers crossed for Audi
Published July 2nd, 2008 in DTM. 0 CommentsSource:DTM: Norisring: Warmup times
Audi maintains DTM lead
DTM: In front of 140,000 spectators (throughout the weekend) Audi
maintained its lead in the DTM standings in Nuremberg. Finishing the race
in third place, Timo Scheider defended his overall lead and gave Audi its
first Norisring podium since 2005. With Mattias Ekstrom in fourth, and
Tom Kristensen in seventh place, two other Audi drivers scored [...]
Ingolstadt/Nurnberg — The Norisring is regarded as the “German Monaco”
and definitely lived up to its reputation again this year. Numerous
celebrities kept their fingers crossed for the Audi squad at its “home
race”. And Audi came up with several special attractions for the fans as
well.
As early as on Saturday night, Audi offered fans an exciting evening of
football: [...]
Pole for Bruno Spengler ahead of Jamie Green and Paul Di Resta
* Three AMG Mercedes C-Class cars in the top three positions
* Second pole for Bruno in Nuremberg after two wins and the pole in
2007
* Fastest pole lap at the Norisring of the DTM
Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz Bank AMG C-Class) will start Sunday’s
fifth [...]
Good start for Audi at the Norisring
Ingolstadt/Nuremberg — Title defender Audi managed a good start to its
“home race” at the Norisring: In the first test on Friday morning,
defending DTM Champion Mattias Ekstrom in his Red Bull Audi A4 DTM set
the best time. In the afternoon, the Swede, in fourth place, was merely
197 thousandths of a [...]
1-2 Victory: Jamie Green Wins Ahead Of Bruno Spengler
Sixth Mercedes-Benz Win at the Norisring in a Row
* Jamie Green (Salzgitter AMG Mercedes C-Class) won the fifth round of
the 2008 DTM at the Norisring in Nuremberg. After 74 thrilling laps, he
won 0.4sec ahead of Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz Bank AMG C-Class); it
was the second 1-2 victory [...]
DTM: Audi keep their fingers crossed for German national football
Published July 2nd, 2008 in DTM. 0 CommentsIngolstadt/Nurnberg — The finale of the European Football Championship
between Germany and Spain is a central topic at the DTM race at the
Norisring as well. Shortly before race start on Sunday at 2 p.m., the
Audi drivers will send TV greetings from the grid to the German national
football team and kick Euro Championship footballs into the audience.
In [...]
Ingolstadt — Norisring can not be compared with any other race
circuit. The apparently simple circuit layout holds a number of dangers
typically associated with street circuits — and, thanks to the number of
lap, 74 times in a race. The fifth round of the 2008 DTM season is
broadcast live on “Das Erste” from 1:45 p.m. on Sunday.
What [...]
Source:DTM: Standings after Norisring
Audi comes as championship leader to home race
Ingolstadt — Another huge event is on the Audi Sport race schedule
only 14 days after the Audi R10 TDI prototype’s magnificent victory in
the 24 Hours of Le Mans: The Norisring race in Nuremburg, the Audi
team’s “home race”.
Thousands of Audi fans and employees from Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm flood
year for [...]
Timo Scheider came to Mugello at the head of the DTM (Deutsche
Tourenwagen Masters) championship standings, and started today’s race
from the pole position, but Audi’s touring car ace was just a little
too anxious to get to the chequered flag first. As it happened,
Scheider jumped the start, incurring a drive-through penalty for his
infraction, and opening the door [...]
Source:DTM: Lausitz: Practice 2 times
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Audi with new A4 DTM running in front again
Ingolstadt/Klettwitz — On Friday, the test day of the fourth DTM
round, the new Audi A4 DTM remained unbeaten yet again. With 1m 19.688s,
Timo Scheider set the day’s best time at the EuroSpeedway Lausitz.
Exactly the same time was achieved by Mercedes driver Bernd Schneider in
second place.
Once more, Audi [...]
Audi extends DTM lead
Ingolstadt/Klettwitz — Extension of the the lead and reduction of
weight: in front of 80,000 spectators at the DTM’s fourth round at the
EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Audi created an ideal starting base for its home
race at the Norisring. Timo Scheider as the runner-up extended his lead
of the standings. The compact Audi team performance in the [...]
Source: DTM: Standings after Lausitz
19 May 2008
Motorsport-Newsletter 08/2008
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Audi extends DTM lead
DTM: Extension of the the lead and reduction of weight: in [...]
Ingolstadt/Klettwitz — At the EuroSpeedway the Audi drivers not only
performed as racers but also made accomplished showings as chefs,
waiters, motorsport advisers and pit lane guides.
At the EuroSpeedway the Audi drivers had some special treats in store for
invited journalists on Friday night. Five racers swapped their overalls
and helmets for aprons and chef’s hats to cook up [...]
Source: DTM: Lausitz: Race results
