Four BMW Drivers in the Points at Norisring DTM

Jason · 07-14-2013, 12:36 PM

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Four BMW drivers in the points at a scorching-hot Norisring – Eventful race with two safety car periods.

14.07.2013

Nürnberg (DE), 14th July 2013. The four BMW teams experienced an eventful fifth DTM race at the Norisring (DE) in temperatures soaring to over 30 degrees Celsius. Bruno Spengler (CA), who started the race from second on the grid in the BMW Bank M3 DTM, was the best-placed BMW driver, coming home in sixth. Joey Hand (US, BMW M3 DTM), Andy Priaulx (GB, Crowne Plaza Hotels BMW M3 DTM) and Marco Wittmann (DE, Ice-Watch BMW M3 DTM) finished eighth, ninth and tenth. Over the course of the weekend, 126,000 spectators followed the action live at the Norisring.

Spengler and BMW Team Schnitzer continued an impressive run: the reigning DTM champion has now scored points in each of the past 11 DTM races. BMW Team RMG and Priaulx picked up their first two points of the season. Victory at the Dutzendteich went to Audi driver Mattias Ekström (SE), followed by Mercedes drivers Robert Wickens (CA) and Christian Vietoris (DE).

Dirk Werner (DE, SAMSUNG BMW M3 DTM) narrowly missed out on a points finish, crossing the line in 11th. Timo Glock (DE, DEUTSCHE POST BMW M3 DTM) and Augusto Farfus (BR, Castrol EDGE BMW M3 DTM) came home in 13th and 16th.

Martin Tomczyk (DE) in the BMW M Performance Parts M3 DTM was once again struck by misfortune at the end of the first half of the season. He retired after 16 laps following a duel with Jamie Green (GB). Up until his retirement, Tomczyk had fought back from 17th on the grid to ninth in the field. The crash caused the second of two safety car periods. A number of rival cars altered their strategy, took a greater risk, and were consequently able to pass the BMW drivers over the course of the race. Therefore, a podium was not to be this time.

Spengler is now second in the Drivers’ Championship on 67 points, just two behind the leader Mike Rockenfeller (DE). In the Manufacturers’ Championship, BMW held onto its lead on 192 points, ahead of Mercedes (177) and Audi (136).

Jens Marquardt (BMW Motorsport Director):

“We managed to land four cars in the top ten, but cannot be happy with what was a tough race for us. The two safety car phases had a significant influence and opened up certain strategic options. Our approach was not to take too many risks in terms of the race strategy. However, this did not pay off in today’s conditions. Bruno, in sixth, still managed to score more valuable points, and another three BMW M3 DTMs finished in the top ten. The overall standings still do not look bad. Congratulations to Audi and Mattias Ekstrom on their deserved victory.”

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DTM Norisring

Dackelone · 07-14-2013, 01:04 PM

The Noris Ring is always a fun event to go to. I do wish that BMW would have done better though. Still always fun to see the cars on a street circuit.

Genro757 · 07-14-2013, 03:17 PM

Definitely a great race to be at...here's some other pics I snapped while there....we also ran into Mr. Bruno Spengler while walking around post-race and Mr. Farfus!

BMW_Belgier · 07-14-2013, 06:23 PM

EkstrÃ¶m has been disqualified!

So Spengler moves up to 5. place

Kayani_1 · 07-15-2013, 01:17 AM

Better luck next time.

Nazarin · 07-15-2013, 12:16 PM

It was a realy great race guys, i enjoy it entire race, realy realy crazy and awesome. To bad for safety car ... 2 times....!!!!
I thing Bruno woud have win this race without safety car, it was faster then Wikens before the cars come.
Good race for all drivers, good points for the team. Cya next time

vladberca · 07-15-2013, 03:18 PM

Good luck next time guys!

07-14-2013, 12:36 PM	#1
Jason Administrator 43600 Rep 21,325 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Four BMW Drivers in the Points at Norisring DTM BIMMERPOST NEWS Four BMW Drivers in the Points at Norisring DTM 6 COMMENTS Tweet Four BMW drivers in the points at a scorching-hot Norisring – Eventful race with two safety car periods. 14.07.2013 Nürnberg (DE), 14th July 2013. The four BMW teams experienced an eventful fifth DTM race at the Norisring (DE) in temperatures soaring to over 30 degrees Celsius. Bruno Spengler (CA), who started the race from second on the grid in the BMW Bank M3 DTM, was the best-placed BMW driver, coming home in sixth. Joey Hand (US, BMW M3 DTM), Andy Priaulx (GB, Crowne Plaza Hotels BMW M3 DTM) and Marco Wittmann (DE, Ice-Watch BMW M3 DTM) finished eighth, ninth and tenth. Over the course of the weekend, 126,000 spectators followed the action live at the Norisring. Spengler and BMW Team Schnitzer continued an impressive run: the reigning DTM champion has now scored points in each of the past 11 DTM races. BMW Team RMG and Priaulx picked up their first two points of the season. Victory at the Dutzendteich went to Audi driver Mattias Ekström (SE), followed by Mercedes drivers Robert Wickens (CA) and Christian Vietoris (DE). Dirk Werner (DE, SAMSUNG BMW M3 DTM) narrowly missed out on a points finish, crossing the line in 11th. Timo Glock (DE, DEUTSCHE POST BMW M3 DTM) and Augusto Farfus (BR, Castrol EDGE BMW M3 DTM) came home in 13th and 16th. Martin Tomczyk (DE) in the BMW M Performance Parts M3 DTM was once again struck by misfortune at the end of the first half of the season. He retired after 16 laps following a duel with Jamie Green (GB). Up until his retirement, Tomczyk had fought back from 17th on the grid to ninth in the field. The crash caused the second of two safety car periods. A number of rival cars altered their strategy, took a greater risk, and were consequently able to pass the BMW drivers over the course of the race. Therefore, a podium was not to be this time. Spengler is now second in the Drivers’ Championship on 67 points, just two behind the leader Mike Rockenfeller (DE). In the Manufacturers’ Championship, BMW held onto its lead on 192 points, ahead of Mercedes (177) and Audi (136). Jens Marquardt (BMW Motorsport Director): “We managed to land four cars in the top ten, but cannot be happy with what was a tough race for us. The two safety car phases had a significant influence and opened up certain strategic options. Our approach was not to take too many risks in terms of the race strategy. However, this did not pay off in today’s conditions. Bruno, in sixth, still managed to score more valuable points, and another three BMW M3 DTMs finished in the top ten. The overall standings still do not look bad. Congratulations to Audi and Mattias Ekstrom on their deserved victory.” DTM Norisring
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Dackelone European Editor 10805 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	The Noris Ring is always a fun event to go to. I do wish that BMW would have done better though. Still always fun to see the cars on a street circuit. __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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Genro757 ///M-Flight VP 77 Rep 669 Posts Drives: '13 Frozen Red Edition E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NOVA/Virginia Beach, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 E92 M3 [0.00]	Definitely a great race to be at...here's some other pics I snapped while there....we also ran into Mr. Bruno Spengler while walking around post-race and Mr. Farfus! __________________ 2013 "Frozen Red Edition" E92 M3, M-DCT with all the 'fixin's, Akrapovic Evolution w/CF Tips, BPM Stage 2 Tune, BPM DCT Software
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07-14-2013, 06:23 PM	#4
BMW_Belgier Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: E92 335xi n55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	EkstrÃ¶m has been disqualified! So Spengler moves up to 5. place __________________ BEFORE: 130i N52 (2006-2011) NOW: 335xi N55 (2011- )
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07-15-2013, 01:17 AM	#5
Kayani_1 Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,656 Posts Drives: BMW E92/E60 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	Better luck next time. __________________ nickname"BAD 3",MHD E85 tune,RennArt catback non-resonated exhaust,VRSF Downpipes, VRSF 7"FMIC,VRSF stock side inlets,SSQV BOV,ECS CP,M-performance alcantara steering,retrofit M3 paddle shifters,Alpina B3 tranny flash,AFE power seal CAI,LED angels,ST Coilovers,M3 upper/lower control arms,E93 M3 Front Swaybar ,235/35/19x9 ,275/30/19x9.5. M sport bumpers, CF diffuser. When in doubt..flat out.
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07-15-2013, 12:16 PM	#6
Nazarin New Member 7 Rep 15 Posts Drives: E90 - 2009 330 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	It was a realy great race guys, i enjoy it entire race, realy realy crazy and awesome. To bad for safety car ... 2 times....!!!! I thing Bruno woud have win this race without safety car, it was faster then Wikens before the cars come. Good race for all drivers, good points for the team. Cya next time
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07-15-2013, 03:18 PM	#7
vladberca Major General 778 Rep 5,567 Posts Drives: '18 octavia 2.0 tdi dsg Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova iTrader: (0)	Good luck next time guys!
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