From the Mercedes 190E to the Opel Astra V8 Coupé: DTM history at the Norisring

Bringing DTM history to life: At the DTM’s highlight of the season, taking place from 3 to 5 July at the Norisring in Nuremberg, a journey through the series’ eventful history is a must. During demonstration runs featuring historic DTM race cars on all three days of the event, legendary cars from different eras of the DTM will take to a circuit that is inextricably linked to the history of the racing series.

The early, production-based years of the DTM will be represented by, amongst others, a Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16V, several BMW M3 E30s and various Ford Sierra Cosworths. One of the BMW M3 E30s will be driven by Herbert Wittmann, the father of two-time DTM champion Marco Wittmann, who is celebrating his home race here. Jörg Schori’s Toyota Supra MK3 DTM brings a special piece of Norisring history with it: this exotic car from the Far East bears the same number 50 that he raced with at the DTM race at the Norisring back in 1989.

The DTM of the early 1990s is represented, amongst others, by a Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo II, an Opel Omega Evo 500 and an Audi V8. The latter is driven by former DTM driver and Schwabach local hero Gerhard Müller, who has himself competed in DTM races at the Norisring. Also taking part is Sebastian Asch, the son of DTM legend Roland Asch, who is driving a Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo I.

Young driver Thomas Rackl is also returning to his home circuit. The ADAC GT4 Germany driver from Berching, who competed last year, will be behind the wheel of a 1994 BMW 320 STW, representing the era of the Super Touring Car Cup.

More recent DTM history is represented by an original 2003 Opel Astra V8 Coupé DTM, once driven by Joachim Winkelhock, and a 2006 AMG-Mercedes C-Class DTM.

Anyone wishing to experience the DTM classics should make sure to secure tickets for the DTM at the Norisring in good time. The exhibition runs offer a rare opportunity to see some of the most famous touring cars of recent decades back in action on a very special circuit.

The DTM Classic will take place on Friday from 1.20 pm to 1.40 pm and from 5.40 pm to 6.00 pm, on Saturday from 12.05 to 12.25 and from 17.20 to 17.35, and on Sunday from 10.05 to 10.15 and from 16.30 to 16.50.