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2 Jun 2012, 15:28
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Round 4 - Spielberg
A very interesting qualification at Zeltweg. Mercs were sliding, BMW were close to get 3 out of 4 in top, Eki's smart move in 3 part.
But. What's going on? Is it true that the race is to begin half an hour earlier because ARD (German TV) is showing a film about Qween Elizabeth II? Is it racing or a TV show in fact?
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2 Jun 2012, 15:38
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Great effort by Mortara. His last sector time was blindingly quick. Paffett continues to be Mr consistent this year by having another good quali session.
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2 Jun 2012, 16:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by helgi
But. What's going on? Is it true that the race is to begin half an hour earlier because ARD (German TV) is showing a film about Qween Elizabeth II? Is it racing or a TV show in fact?
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According to TV listings on ard.de it starts indeed 30 minutes earlier.
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3 Jun 2012, 08:05
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It is not that odd that Sportingevents are scheduled according to TV-needs. We see it nowadays at the Australian and Asian F1-races. I can remember that a few years ago the race on the Norisring did not start until 17:30, because of the final stage of the Tour the France. Unfortuntely the cyclists drove so slowly that the finished even later in Paris, and the first 20 minutes of the race was not broadcasted.
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3 Jun 2012, 09:22
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But to change start time because of a queen of different country?
The delay because of the Tour de France was ridiculous because everyone who has watched Tour de France knows the first part of the last stage is slow. If DTM had started on the normal time there was plenty of time to show the last 2 hours of Tour.
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3 Jun 2012, 11:51
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i love those uncensored live radio messages
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3 Jun 2012, 12:12
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3 Jun 2012, 12:25
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One of the least boring races! Great to see BMW, Mercedes and Audi all fighting over the lead.
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6 Jun 2012, 21:03
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After the snoozefest of Brands it was the perfect antidote really.
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7 Jun 2012, 16:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FIRE
But to change start time because of a queen of different country?
The delay because of the Tour de France was ridiculous because everyone who has watched Tour de France knows the first part of the last stage is slow. If DTM had started on the normal time there was plenty of time to show the last 2 hours of Tour.
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They don't have their own queen, do they?
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7 Jun 2012, 16:57
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Great race by Mortara. He just pipped Paffet at the last pitstops. But I think he closed the door just a fraction to late, forcing Paffet on the grass. That could have been dangerous, we know what can happen if a drivers loosses control at the inside of the hairpin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hRhHUs-bJA
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9 Jun 2012, 11:28
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Great result for Audi and Mortara !
The red bull ring showed how good DTM racing can be after brands episode.Paffett looking very strong for title
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21 Jun 2012, 16:37
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I know I'm late... finally got a chance to see the race (vacation + being in the US).
All I can say is... "who is this DTM and hopefully it takes that other DTM and keeps it locked away!" because this was an exciting race instead of the snoozefest. I know tracks, etc., have some parts to do with it... but I'll be honest and say this is the first race I truly enjoyed watching this year!
Steve
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30 Jun 2012, 22:03
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I really wished these were televised in Canada as they happen...with Spengler and now Wickens...I'm really interested.
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