DTM vs BTCC
12-09-2009, 04:40 PM
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It doesn't fit the racing theory of either BMW or Porsche, which has always been to either race cars that are built from their street cars and street motors or to build prototypes designed to win LeMans. A prototype with a body designed to look sort of like their street cars, running a motor that shares nothing with their street motors, just doesn't fit the mold for BMW and Porsche.
12-09-2009, 04:42 PM
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12-09-2009, 04:55 PM
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I prefer WTCC to BTCC, but thats just my opinion.
DTM seems to collect alot of drivers from the GP2 ranks, and other junior formula series.
BTCC on the other hand, like British GT, has a pretty limited international following, and there isn't alot of money in it. It also attracts alot of privateer drivers, owner/drivers and gentleman/paying drivers.
As for Jason Plato, this video should sum it up. Watch to 1:50 for the real story...
DTM seems to collect alot of drivers from the GP2 ranks, and other junior formula series.
BTCC on the other hand, like British GT, has a pretty limited international following, and there isn't alot of money in it. It also attracts alot of privateer drivers, owner/drivers and gentleman/paying drivers.
As for Jason Plato, this video should sum it up. Watch to 1:50 for the real story...
12-09-2009, 04:59 PM
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Porsche has a sedan now...would you really want them competing in DTM in a prototype chassos car with a body that is supposed to look a little bit like a Panamera with a bunch of little winglets, while running a 4.0 liter V8 that shares nothing with any of it's production cars? That's what DTM is.
It doesn't fit the racing theory of either BMW or Porsche, which has always been to either race cars that are built from their street cars and street motors or to build prototypes designed to win LeMans. A prototype with a body designed to look sort of like their street cars, running a motor that shares nothing with their street motors, just doesn't fit the mold for BMW and Porsche.
It doesn't fit the racing theory of either BMW or Porsche, which has always been to either race cars that are built from their street cars and street motors or to build prototypes designed to win LeMans. A prototype with a body designed to look sort of like their street cars, running a motor that shares nothing with their street motors, just doesn't fit the mold for BMW and Porsche.
12-09-2009, 05:01 PM
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12-09-2009, 05:20 PM
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12-09-2009, 06:14 PM
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But I wouldn't hold my breath for 2010 since 2010 regulations are frozen already and almost identical to 2009.
Just as you, I would really like to see more manufacturers involved in DTM. Would be great entertainment for sure.
