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DTM: 2012 drivers and cars presented in Wiesbaden (+photos)

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Khatir Soltani
In spite of the rain, 72 000 fans Sunday attended the 2012 DTM presentation in Wiesbaden, the capital of the German province of Hessen.

Photo: DTM
Bruno Spengler. (Photo: DTM)

The official unveiling of the Audi A5 DTM, the BMW M3 DTM and the DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupé and the presentation of the drivers were followed by a show programme for the entire family.

DTM Audi A5
Audi A5. (Photo: DTM)

Next to interviews with the DTM stars, the spectators got a close view of pit stop competitions and demonstration laps with the DTM cars from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz as well as the race cars from the partner categories Formula 3 Euro Series, Porsche Carrera Cup and Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup.

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Drivers of the 2012 DTM championship. (Photo: DTM)

Next weekend (April 27 to 29), action will start for the 22 DTM drivers with the presentation of the first of ten DTM rounds at the Hockenheimring.

BMW DTM
Photo: DTM

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Photo: DTM

DTM Bruno Spengler
Bruno Spengler. (Photo: DTM)


Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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