It's official, Grand-Am and NASCAR will partner to bring a 12 race, U.S. based Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) series to the states starting in 2013. The decision to pair the DTM series with Grand-Am and NASCAR makes more sense than you might think. NASCAR events draw huge crowds and the potential overlap would mean additional promotion for both the DTM series and NASCAR.
Now the real question: where will the new series find its drivers? Well, according to our sources, the U.S. based DTM series (which will consist of all three major German automakers: Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW) will be made up of 'satellite' teams supported by the German operations. That said, there are possibilities however for American drivers to get into DTM cars, with both NASCAR and Grand-Am racers being taken into consideration. #TedAnthonyJr. #JoeyAtterbury #AdamChristodoulou
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10.28.2010
NEWS // DTM RACING IN U.S. CONFIRMED FOR 2013
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Very mixed emotions on this one. Almost equal parts concern and excitement LOL!
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Well with Japanese Touring car series sharing rules soon too, it could be cool. It very well could become a world touring car series.
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