31 Articles on TOURING CARS

If the starting grid at the DTM debut at Dijon-Prenois/France was the race result, Audi fans would have a double reason to rejoice: They could celebrate the early title win of AUDI AG in the DTM but would still experience a shoot-out between the two Audi drivers Timo Scheider (Germany) and Mattias Ekström (Sweden) at the final round at Hockenheim on October 25.[DTM] Ekstrom quickest Audi at Dijon

If the starting grid at the DTM debut at Dijon-Prenois/France was the race result, Audi fans would have a double reason to rejoice: They could celebrate the early title win of AUDI AG in the DTM but would still experience a shoot-out between the two Audi drivers Timo Scheider (Germany) and Mattias Ekström (Sweden) at the final round at Hockenheim on October 25.

[DTM] Ekstrom wins at Zandvoort

In front of 38,000 spectators (throughout the weekend) Audi driver Mattias Ekström showed why he is regarded as the "King of Zandvoort": With an impressive recovery, the Swede fought his way forward from position nine on the grid to second place at the fourth round of the DTM.

[DTM] Audi retain lead after Nuremberg

With a fourth-place finish at the Norisring Audi driver Timo Scheider defended his lead of the DTM standings. His teammate Mattias Ekström clinched a podium result for Audi in one of the most thrilling races in DTM history held in front of 132,000 spectators.

Incidents during the first lap of race 1 and the handicap of running with high weight influenced the overall result of the Chevrolet Cruzes in the Race of Spain, the fifth round of the World Touring Car Championship, which took place today in the Circuito Ricardo.[WTCC] No joy for Chevrolet at Valencia

Incidents during the first lap of race 1 and the handicap of running with high weight influenced the overall result of the Chevrolet Cruzes in the Race of Spain, the fifth round of the World Touring Car Championship, which took place today in the Circuito Ricardo.

With a fifth-place finish at the EuroSpeedway title defender Timo Scheider took the lead in the DTM standings.[DTM] Scheider leads DTM points

With a fifth-place finish at the EuroSpeedway title defender Timo Scheider took the lead in the DTM standings.

Paul Di Resta (AMG Mercedes C-Class) will start Sunday’s second round of the 2009 DTM at the Lausitzring from the front row of the grid. In the single-lap qualifying of the fastest four drivers, Paul, who had achieved his first DTM pole one year ago at this circuit, set a time of 1m33.534.[DTM] Di Resta puts Mercedes on front row

Paul Di Resta (AMG Mercedes C-Class) will start Sunday’s second round of the 2009 DTM at the Lausitzring from the front row of the grid. In the single-lap qualifying of the fastest four drivers, Paul, who had achieved his first DTM pole one year ago at this circuit, set a time of 1m33.534.

[DTM] Ekstrom on pole for Audi

For the first time ever, an Audi A4 DTM will start from the top grid position at a DTM race at the EuroSpeedway Lausitz. In extremely difficult conditions the Swede Mattias Ekström – like at the Hockenheim season opener – clinched the pole position for Audi.

Chevrolet wrote history today in Morocco, as the Cruze obtained the first two wins of its racing career, in the first-ever WTCC event held in Africa: Rob Huff took the maiden win, dominating race 1 from flag to flag, while Nicola Larini doubled the count when he clinched his first, long-awaited and well-deserved victory in a closely-fought race 2. It was a less lucky day for Alain Menu, who finished 7th in race 1 and suffered a race incident in race 2.[WTCC] Historic double win for Chevrolet

Chevrolet wrote history today in Morocco, as the Cruze obtained the first two wins of its racing career, in the first-ever WTCC event held in Africa: Rob Huff took the maiden win, dominating race 1 from flag to flag, while Nicola Larini doubled the count when he clinched his first, long-awaited and well-deserved victory in a closely-fought race 2. It was a less lucky day for Alain Menu, who finished 7th in race 1 and suffered a race incident in race 2.

[DTM] Strong start to 2009 season

DTM: 210,000 spectators witnessed the official presentation of the 2009 DTM on "Königsallee" in Düsseldorf on Sunday, marking a new record turnout of visitors.

PUEBLA, 22nd March 2009 The new Chevrolet Cruze scored today the first point of its racing career in the WTCC, thanks to Nicola Larini's brilliant 8th position in Race 1 of the Mexican round of the Championship, which represents a first reward for the hard work put together by the entire team.[WTCC] Cruze scores first WTCC points

PUEBLA, 22nd March 2009 The new Chevrolet Cruze scored today the first point of its racing career in the WTCC, thanks to Nicola Larini's brilliant 8th position in Race 1 of the Mexican round of the Championship, which represents a first reward for the hard work put together by the entire team.

The Race of Brazil that opens the World Touring Car Championship once again did not bring luck to the Chevrolet team, as a number of race circumstances prevented the team to score points in Curitiba, but the good news is that the new Chevrolet Cruze showed good pace and excellent potential throughout the weekend.[WTCC] Difficult debut for Chevrolet in Brazil

The Race of Brazil that opens the World Touring Car Championship once again did not bring luck to the Chevrolet team, as a number of race circumstances prevented the team to score points in Curitiba, but the good news is that the new Chevrolet Cruze showed good pace and excellent potential throughout the weekend.

[WTCC] BMW fight for WTCC title

Munich, 3rd March 2009. This weekend sees the start of the 2009 FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), with the “Autódromo Internacional de Curitiba” hosting the opening two rounds of the series for the third consecutive season.

Ingolstadt – Audi starts the 2009 DTM season at the Hockenheimring on 17 May with something new: For the first time there is not a single change to the driving squad compared to the previous year.[DTM] Audi banks on proven drivers

Ingolstadt – Audi starts the 2009 DTM season at the Hockenheimring on 17 May with something new: For the first time there is not a single change to the driving squad compared to the previous year.

The Chevrolet WTCC team concluded in Valencia, Spain the intensive winter tests program that the new Cruze WTCC has undergone ahead of its race debut in Curitiba on 6-8 March.[WTCC] Cruz completes Valencia test

The Chevrolet WTCC team concluded in Valencia, Spain the intensive winter tests program that the new Cruze WTCC has undergone ahead of its race debut in Curitiba on 6-8 March.

BOLOGNA, 8th December 2008 – Chevrolet’s Nicola Larini has won the Yokohama World Touring Car Show for the second year running in Bologna, Italy, today. The race, which sees six touring car aces compete against each other in a series of head-to-head heats, is held annually during the Boogna Motor Show at which Chevrolet’s 2009 competition car, the Cruze, was unveiled in its new livery last week.[WTCC] Larini wins Bologna Motor Show..

BOLOGNA, 8th December 2008 – Chevrolet’s Nicola Larini has won the Yokohama World Touring Car Show for the second year running in Bologna, Italy, today. The race, which sees six touring car aces compete against each other in a series of head-to-head heats, is held annually during the Boogna Motor Show at which Chevrolet’s 2009 competition car, the Cruze, was unveiled in its new livery last week.

BOLOGNA / ZURICH, 3rd December 2008 - Chevrolet will reveal today at the 33rd Bologna Motor Show the new Chevrolet Cruze WTCC that will compete in the 2009 World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). For this first public appearance, the Cruze WTCC, which is the heir of the successful Lacetti that has brought home 14 WTCC wins in 2005-2008, will sport its new and distinctive 2009 racing livery.[WTCC] Chevrolet Cruze WTCC revealed

BOLOGNA / ZURICH, 3rd December 2008 - Chevrolet will reveal today at the 33rd Bologna Motor Show the new Chevrolet Cruze WTCC that will compete in the 2009 World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). For this first public appearance, the Cruze WTCC, which is the heir of the successful Lacetti that has brought home 14 WTCC wins in 2005-2008, will sport its new and distinctive 2009 racing livery.

MACAU, 16th November 2008 – Alain Menu and Rob Huff successfully closed the four-season Lacetti-chapter for Chevrolet in the World Touring Car Championship by scoring two wins in the streets of Macau, the jewel in the crown of the WTCC.[WTCC] Chevrolet rules - double Lacetti

MACAU, 16th November 2008 – Alain Menu and Rob Huff successfully closed the four-season Lacetti-chapter for Chevrolet in the World Touring Car Championship by scoring two wins in the streets of Macau, the jewel in the crown of the WTCC.

[WTCC] Huff wins chaotic second FIA..

Rob Huff delivered another victory for Chevrolet in the second FIA World Touring Car Championship race in Macau after seeing three leaders crash out of the event in the final two laps.

[WTCC] Menu wins as Muller takes FIA..

Alain Menu claimed victory for Chevrolet in the first of today’s FIA World Touring Car Championship races at Macau – but all eyes were on SEAT driver Yvan Muller whose third place was enough to win the title.

[WTCC] Menu takes FIA WTCC pole..

Chevrolet’s Alain Menu secured pole position for the FIA World Touring Car Championship finale in Macau on Friday – but all eyes were on SEAT’s Yvan Muller, who moved a step closer to claiming the title when he secured third on the grid.

ESTORIL, 4th November 2008 Chevrolet's 2009 WTCC contender, the Cruze, continued its extensive test and development programme with a first public test at the Portuguese Estoril track yesterday and today.[WTCC] New Chevrolet starts winter test

ESTORIL, 4th November 2008 Chevrolet's 2009 WTCC contender, the Cruze, continued its extensive test and development programme with a first public test at the Portuguese Estoril track yesterday and today.

 Paul Di Resta finished the 11th and final round of the 2008 DTM at Hockenheim in second place and ended the season runner-up in the championship. Race win and title went to Timo Scheider (Audi).[DTM] Di Resta runner-up in the 2008 DTM

 Paul Di Resta finished the 11th and final round of the 2008 DTM at Hockenheim in second place and ended the season runner-up in the championship. Race win and title went to Timo Scheider (Audi).

Ingolstadt/Hockenheim – The most extensive motorsport programme in the history of AUDI AG is now the most successful one as well: following the triumph at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the title wins at the Le Mans series in North America and Europe, Timo Scheider with a victory at the finale at Hockenheim also secured the title in the DTM.[DTM] Scheider wins DTM title

Ingolstadt/Hockenheim – The most extensive motorsport programme in the history of AUDI AG is now the most successful one as well: following the triumph at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the title wins at the Le Mans series in North America and Europe, Timo Scheider with a victory at the finale at Hockenheim also secured the title in the DTM.

OKAYAMA, 26th October 2008 – Rob Huff used the Japanese round of the 2008 WTCC to further strengthen his third place in the World Championship standings.[WTCC] Huff consolidates third place

OKAYAMA, 26th October 2008 – Rob Huff used the Japanese round of the 2008 WTCC to further strengthen his third place in the World Championship standings.

[DTM] Audi again on pole at DTM finale

Ingolstadt/Hockenheim – Eleven races, eight best times in qualifying: the Audi A4 DTM is clearly the quickest car of the 2008 DTM season. At the finale at the Hockenheimring the Swede Mattias Ekström clinched the eighth pole position of the year for Audi.

Paul di Resta scored the first blow ahead of this weekend's DTM title showdown by snatching the top spot in the dying seconds of free practice on Friday.[DTM] Di Resta lands first blow

Paul di Resta scored the first blow ahead of this weekend's DTM title showdown by snatching the top spot in the dying seconds of free practice on Friday.

[DTM] What now for the retiring Schneider?

New challenge following his retirement from racing: Record-breaking DTM champion Bernd Schneider is ending his racing career and will become a Mercedes-AMG brand ambassador

Munich, 20th October 2008. The FIA World Touring Car Championship is entering the finishing straight: this weekend the BMW national teams travel to Japan, where the “Okayama International Circuit” is the venue for rounds 21 and 22 of the 2008 season. This sees the 3.703-kilometre track in the woods around the city of Mimasaka (JP) host an FIA world championship event for the first time since the two Formula One races in 1994 and 1995.[WTCC] Final overseas WTCC round..

Munich, 20th October 2008. The FIA World Touring Car Championship is entering the finishing straight: this weekend the BMW national teams travel to Japan, where the “Okayama International Circuit” is the venue for rounds 21 and 22 of the 2008 season. This sees the 3.703-kilometre track in the woods around the city of Mimasaka (JP) host an FIA world championship event for the first time since the two Formula One races in 1994 and 1995.

SALZBURG, 20th October 2008 – Danish driver Michael Nykjær has won his second consecutive European Touring Car Cup at the Salzburgring, driving a Chevrolet Denmark-run Lacetti. Nykjær won the first round and finished second in the second race, scoring enough points to beat SEAT driver Oscar Nogues in the final standings.[ETCC] Chevrolet wins ETCC..

SALZBURG, 20th October 2008 – Danish driver Michael Nykjær has won his second consecutive European Touring Car Cup at the Salzburgring, driving a Chevrolet Denmark-run Lacetti. Nykjær won the first round and finished second in the second race, scoring enough points to beat SEAT driver Oscar Nogues in the final standings.

ZURICH / WELLINGBOROUGH, 17th October 2008 � The 2008 World Touring Car Championship is entering its final phase, with the last four rounds being run in the Far East. The first of the two Asian stops is in Okayama in southern Japan, where the WTCC will showcase real cars and real racing on the former Formula 1 track, set in the mountains of the Okayama Prefecture.[WTCC] Ain't no mountain high enough

ZURICH / WELLINGBOROUGH, 17th October 2008 � The 2008 World Touring Car Championship is entering its final phase, with the last four rounds being run in the Far East. The first of the two Asian stops is in Okayama in southern Japan, where the WTCC will showcase real cars and real racing on the former Formula 1 track, set in the mountains of the Okayama Prefecture.

Ingolstadt – It was the most extensive factory programme in AUDI AG motorsport history to date. On Sunday, 26 October it could become the most successful ever: If Timo Scheider clinches the DTM title for Audi at Hockenheim, then the brand with the four rings will have won everything there was to win this season.[DTM] Audi enters DTM finale with head start

Ingolstadt – It was the most extensive factory programme in AUDI AG motorsport history to date. On Sunday, 26 October it could become the most successful ever: If Timo Scheider clinches the DTM title for Audi at Hockenheim, then the brand with the four rings will have won everything there was to win this season.



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