Thank you to the fans: BMW DTM drivers visit campsite at the Nürburgring.

Nürburgring (DE), 16th August 2013. Friday saw the BMW DTM drivers in competition for the first time at the Nürburgring (DE): ahead of the seventh race of the year, Bruno Spengler (CA), Dirk Werner (DE), Augusto Farfus (BR), Joey Hand (US), Martin Tomczyk (DE), Andy Priaulx (GB), Marco Wittmann (DE) and Timo Glock (DE) visited DTM fans at the nearby campsite, where they went up against the clock in a race to erect a two-man tent from the BMW Motorsport collection. 

The BMW drivers went head-to-head in teams of two, cheered on by the many fans at the campsite in Müllenbach (DE). The fun competition proved great entertainment for all involved – particularly the campers, who took the opportunity to get closer than ever to their idols and even have a friendly chat. Before leaving, the drivers signed autographs and presented four lucky fans with the BMW Motorsport tents as a special memento. 

“It is always great to get so close to our fans. Particularly here at the Nürburgring, where we always receive such fantastic support,” said Spengler. “It was great fun erecting the tents – especially with the support of the fans. I have never known it be so easy to put up a tent. The BMW Motorsport tent was ready within two minutes. The atmosphere reminded me of the early days in my career. When I started in karting, my family and me used to camp during the race weekends.” 

Tomczyk also enjoyed himself. “I love the Nürburgring and everything that comes with it. The fans here are particularly enthusiastic, so it only seems right that we should give them something back through antics like this,” said the 2011 DTM champion. “The BMW Motorsport tents might not be quite as spacious as the motorhome I travel to the circuits in, but they are incredibly quick and easy to erect.” 

A video clip of the BMW DTM drivers’ meeting with the fans at the Nürburgring is available on the BMW Motorsport YouTube Channel at: http://youtu.be/96bRVIp6t60 

About the DTM.
The German Touring Car Masters – DTM for short – is the most popular touring car series in the world. Last season, over 650,000 spectators flocked to renowned racetracks in Germany and around Europe to watch the ten races live. The series pits the three premium automobile manufacturers BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz against each other in a sporting contest. BMW fielded its first works teams from 1984 to 1992, during which time it claimed 49 race victories and won the Drivers’ Championship on three occasions (1984, 1987 and 1989). In 2012, the manufacturer returned to the DTM with the BMW M3 DTM, three teams and six drivers. BMW promptly won five races and topped the driver, team and manufacturer standings at the end of the season. 

The 2013 DTM calendar once again consists of ten races. The schedule includes four trips abroad, to Brands Hatch (GB), Spielberg (AT), Moscow (RU) and Zandvoort (NL). The season traditionally ends in Hockenheim (DE) on 20th October. This season sees BMW line up with an even stronger contingent of four teams and eight drivers. The car charged with defending the team’s hat-trick of titles is once again the BMW M3 DTM. TV station ARD is broadcasting each qualifying (14:40 to 15:50) and every race (13:15 to 15:00) live. Tickets for all the DTM races are available here: http://www.bmw-motorsport.com/de/fan-area/dtm-tickets.html