Action-packed programme for DTM presentation
Visitors can look forward to an action-packed programme
for the official pre-season presentation of the DTM at the
Königsallee in Düsseldorf. The noble shopping boulevard
in the Rhine city will provide a suitable backdrop on Sunday,
April 6th, from 13.00 to 18.00 h. Of course, the drivers from
the most popular international touring car series will take
centre stage, among them DTM’s new signing Ralf Schumacher
(Mercedes-Benz) and reigning DTM champion Mattias Ekström
(Audi). The schedule of events also includes an oldtimer parade
and a stunt show. The top acts on the show stage are Jennifer
Paige and the band “Revolverheld”.
For the third time, Düsseldorf will be hosting the DTM’s
pre-season presentation. “Düsseldorf is a car city,
Düsseldorf is a lifestyle city, which is why the DTM
really fits for Düsseldorf”, said mayor Joachim
Erwin at the occasion of a preliminary press conference in
Düsseldorf’s town hall on Wednesday. DTM drivers
Ralf Schumacher and Mattias Ekström are also looking
forward to the event: “Being in Düsseldorf is always
nice, so I am really looking forward to the presentation”,
said Schumacher. “Driving in a city with a DTM car is
always something special. In Düsseldorf, fans can get
closer to the cars and the drivers than anywhere else. I am
looking forward to Düsseldorf“, added Ekström.
The impressive DTM machines from Audi and Mercedes-Benz will
be out for some demonstration laps at the Königsallee.
The new Audi A4 DTM will be shown for the first time in public
in Germany. Pit stop demonstrations require maximum performance
by the team members while the power of the approx. 480 hp
strong race touring cars will be transferred to the asphalt
during the start demonstrations. The drivers’ presentation
will see the DTM drivers walking around the track and signing
autographs. The event will be hosted by ARD anchorman Claus
Lufen, who will be supported by Oliver Pocher.
Historic car lovers will find a lot to their liking during
the oldtimer parade. Twenty classic cars including a supercharged
1929 Mercedes-Benz, an AC Cobra, a Jaguar XK and a Ferrari
Daytona Competizione will be out on the temporary track at
the Königsallee. British stuntman Terry Grant, who already
featured during last year’s DTM round at Brands Hatch
with his car show, and a motorcycle stunt team, will show
some stunning action on two and four wheels. The DTM’s
support categories Formula 3 Euro Series, Porsche Carrera
Cup, SEAT Leon Supercopa and ADAC VW Polo Cup will also be
present during the pre-season presentation in Düsseldorf,
providing some genuine racing atmosphere along the track.
The programme of the 2008 DTM presentation Sunday,
April 6th
13.00 h Start of the DTM presentation at the Königsallee,
introduction of the drivers and interviews on stage
13.25 h DTM demonstration runs
13.30 h Drivers’ presentation at the Königsallee
with grid girls, parade of flags, DTM drivers signing autographs
along the track
14.25 h Oldtimer parade (approx. 20 historic cars.)
Ca. 14.40 h Live-concerts by Jennifer Paige and Revolverheld
Ca. 15.25 h DTM demonstration runs, DTM pit stops, start-Demonstration
Ca. 16.25 h Stuntshow
Ca. 16.40 h Demonstration runs support series: Formula 3 Euro
Series, Porsche Carrera Cup, Seat Leon Supercopa, VW Polo
Cup
Ca. 17.00 h DTM taxi rides
Ca. 17.40 h “Goodbye” lap of the DTM drivers at
the track
18.00 h End of the event
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