DTM Auto Race

So I (Daniel) went to East Germany to an auto race a few weekends ago and it was a blast! I have never been to a real auto race before and it was very exciting. It was a little scary when you first saw how fast these guys run into the corners, but the more you watch, the more you want to do it yourself (c:

The highlight race was a DTM race (Audi and Mercedes cars based on production models with V8 engines), but there were a few other races before that were very good also. The first race was a Porsche GT3 Cup race and I think it was my favorite. The Porsche's sound soooooo good! (drool). One of the Porsche drivers had nerves of steel. The first corner after the high speed straight was a sharp 90 degree left that you had to almost stop for and he would charge in full speed and try to pass on the inside of the corner here. While very dangerous, it was very exciting to watch.

Me with Markus and his son Kevin. Kevin was so excited on the way to the race that his stomach was aching. Ha Ha.A little race inflicted damage ^

After this they had a Formula 3 race. These cars are a little smaller and slower than Formula 1, but they are still very fast! Most of the drivers of these were pretty young (maybe upper teens). I wish I would have taken up racing sooner. This Formula 3 car ^ had some front end damage and had to be trailored in to the post-race inspection (it is hanging from a crane here).

Here is the highlight DTM race. The most notable thing about these cars is how loud they were. I needed to get some ear plugs to enjoy the race, but is was really cool. \

An Audi and a Mercedes in the garage before the race.This car ^ was one of the two female DTM drivers (both had pink cars). She was forced wide on this corner and went through the grass into the wall (low speed so no injury).

And here below is a video clip of the DTM drivers practicing their launches (I think) before the race. The second car, a Mercedes, sounds wonderful! Enjoy...