Fact Sheet XXL DTM Spielberg September 22/23, 2018 Races 17 & 18
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Fact Sheet XXL DTM Spielberg September 22/23, 2018 Races 17 & 18 #DTMSpielberg The Red Bull Ring is very popular with DTM fans as well as with Schaeffl er driver Mike Rockenfeller Touring car elite +++ Spielberg +++ All races +++ Team +++ Driver +++ Car +++ Partner Audi +++ This is the DTM +++ Interview with executive board members +++ History: Schaeffl er in the DTM +++ Schaeffl er and the IC engine +++ Strategy: mobility for tomorrow +++ Facts and fi gures +++ Race track +++ Schedule +++ Contacts #DTMSpielberg Spielberg–Herzogenaurach 389 km Editorial With title defender René Rast most recently hav- succession, our Schaeffl er driver, Mike Rock- Spielberg in the Austrian state of Styria is ing scored two victories, Audi at the Nürburgring enfeller, is seeing new chances of success as primarily a household name in motorsport due demonstrated that there’s still something to be well. DTM races 17 and 18 of the season will be to the adjacent Red Bull Ring won for the brand with the four rings this DTM held on one of the most beautiful race tracks of season. Following his fi ve top-ten results in all: the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. Rocky previ- Country and People ously managed to set a lap record for DTM cars 5,383 inhabitants in Styria and wants to fi nally win there for a The township of Spielberg is located in the heart Contact change. We from Schaeffl er wish him the best of the Aichfeld in the Murtal district and, due to of success and can highly recommend that you the existing structures, forms an economic, ath- 2 Schaeffl er Technologies AG & Co. KG visit the venue. In this brochure, we’re providing letic and cultural center of supra-regional impor- 29.7 km of area Communications and Marketing you with important info and key facts. tance. Spielberg includes ten towns and villages Schaeffl er Automotive with populations between ten (Schönberg) and Industriestr. 1–3, 91074 Herzogenaurach 4,228 (Spielberg). Race Track presse@schaeffl er.com, www.schaeffl er.com Known today as the Red Bull Ring, the race track Headed for a green future near the village of Knittelfeld looks back on a past with many changes. Inaugurated in 1969 as The high quality of life throughout Austria is in the Österreichring, it was closed in 1987 for safe- large part due to the landscape that has been ty reasons. In 1997, following modifi cations, it left in its natural state. The federal government was revived as the A1-Ring, closed again in 2004 has recognized the progress of electric mobility and torn down. After that the circuit was sold to The touring car elite as a key to conserving it. The “Alpine republic” is the company that has given it its present name. pursuing the aim of largely climate-neutral traffi c The race track was subsequently rebuilt and Some of the world’s most notable drivers fi ght gripping duels in high-tech fl ow by 2050. This goal is planned to be achieved reopened in 2011. The DTM visited it between race cars with more than 500 horsepower on race tracks throughout Europe by modal shift actions, the further development 2001 and 2003. Since 2011 the Red Bull Ring of public transportation and the promotion of has been a regular DTM venue. With a maximum zero-emission vehicles, etc. For the latter, funds uphill gradient of twelve and a maximum down- The internationally most popular touring car se- Even in the DTM’s early years, Schaeffl er sup- in the amount of 72 million euros have been hill gradient of nine percent the drivers have to ries has been captivating fans since 1984 with a ported drivers and teams with its motorsport and appropriated. cope with major diff erences in elevation. mix of attractive motorsport and a program fea- technical know-how, emphasizing its passion for turing a variety of entertainment. Three German technology. Since 2011, the company has been Spielberg in premium manufacturers pitted against each oth- giving its name to the Schaeffl er Audi and has Stunning panorama Motorsport hurly-burly at the Red Bull September er in high-caliber racing, an enhanced event cal- celebrated major successes including two title Ring set in front of picturesque Alpine mountain ranges endar, two races per weekend, six diff erent coun- wins. This season, Schaeffl er, Audi, Phoenix Rac- tries hosting the DTM – the overall conditions for ing, the Schaeffl er Audi RS 5 DTM and driver Mike the 2018 season could not be better. Rockenfeller are again forming a unit that prom- 20 °C ises to deliver success. Daytime temperature 10 °C Nighttime temperature 6 Hours of sunshine / day 7 Days of rain / month Natural spectacle 17 & 18 September 22/23, 2018 Formerly having hosted races under the name of Österreichring Spielberg Austria and subsequently A1-Ring, the Red Bull Ring has been part of the DTM program since 2011. It is famous for its idyllic surroundings. More racing action Drivers’ standings 20 races in six European countries – the 2018 DTM calendar is more extensive than it has ever been since the 1996 season Pos. Driver Manufacturer Points 1 Gary Paff ett (GB) Mercedes-Benz 206 2 Paul Di Resta (GB) Mercedes-Benz 204 3 René Rast (D) Audi 149 4 Edoardo Mortara (CH) Mercedes-Benz 138 5 Marco Wittmann (D) BMW 137 1 & 2 Rocky in contention at the front 6 Timo Glock (D) BMW 119 May 5/6, 2018 7 Lucas Auer (A) Mercedes-Benz 110 With his second place clinched in race two Mike Rockenfeller was the best Audi driver in the season opener at Hockenheim. In the drivers’ 8 Pascal Wehrlein (D) Mercedes-Benz 100 standings he is in third position tied on points with another contender. 9 Philipp Eng (A) BMW 92 10 Bruno Spengler (CDN) BMW 75 Hockenheim Germany 14 Mike Rockenfeller (D) Audi 56 Lausitzring Germany Damage limitation May 19/20, 2018 Teams’ standings On a weekend that was diffi cult for Audi across the board, Pos. Team Points Schaeffl er driver Mike Rockenfeller still managed to stand out. In race two, Rocky took eighth position. Budapest Hungary 1 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport PETRONAS 306 13 & 14 2 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport REMUS 262 3 SILBERPFEIL Energy Mercedes-AMG Motorsport 248 8 Audi Sport Team Phoenix 100 3 & 4 Spearhead In good form August 25/26, 2018 June 2/3, 2018 Norisring Mike Rockenfeller With a fourth place scored in race two Germany fi nishes both of the at the Hungaroring that was heavily fi rst night races in DTM Manufacturers’ standings infl uenced by the weather Rocky defended history in the points. his top spot within the Audi lineup. Pos. Manufacturer Points His performances in the Misano 1 Mercedes-Benz 801 5 & 6 Italy qualifying sessions are 7 & 8 impressive as well. 2 BMW 531 3 Audi 365 No points Zandvoort June 23/24, 2018 Netherlands Nürburgring For the fi rst time this season, Deutschland Rockenfeller goes home from a weekend completely empty-handed. The highlight: 9 & 10 Fair to middling jubilee his best time in the second free practice. 15 & 16 Misfortune for Rockenfeller September 8/9, 2018 July 14/15, 2018 The round on Saturday was Mike Rockenfeller’s 150th DTM In race two, while lying in fi fth place, Mike Rockenfeller’s car suff ers race: sixth place, eight points, and none on Sunday: a braking a puncture. However, on setting the fastest race lap, Rocky shows mistake, later on a spin and fi nished only in 13th position. Brands Hatch Great Britain his potential. 11 & 12 19 & 20 Showdown Hockenheim Germany October 13/14, 2018 Countable success The grand fi nale not to be missed: In nine of the past 15 seasons, the August 11/12, 2018 DTM title was only awarded on the last race weekend. After two events without points, Mike Rockenfeller fi nishes in the top ten twice. In the aggregate of the two races, he makes up eleven positions after starting from the grid. Active in motorsport with Congenial factory commitment since the 1980s +++ Initially active in quintet DTM in the 1990s +++ Factory- Premium partner Schaeffl er, manufacturer Audi, fi elding team Phoenix Racing, backed comeback in 2004 driver Mike Rockenfeller and the Schaeffl er Audi RS 5 DTM race car – these season +++ Also involved in players are jointly battling for points and trophies in the 2018 DTM Formula E, rallycross, GT and TCR racing +++ Long-standing partnership with Schaeffl er Auto Union DKW F89 1950 Audi A4 from 1995 in production car sector +++ Cage-Guided INA Needle Bearing Overrunning Alternator Pulley Titles and victories Left: examples of Schaeffl er Schaeffl er has celebrated technologies at Audi triumphs in series such as: Innovative technology group +++ Motorsport as a platform for technology between DTM, Formula E, WEC, 24 H Le Mans, road and race track +++ Has been supporting DTM teams and drivers since the 1980s 24 H Nürburgring, +++ Has been naming sponsor of the Schaeffl er Audi since 2011 +++ Responsible for Formula E Dakar Rally and the powertrain technology of the championship-winning team in Formula E 1 x drivers’ champion endurance rallies WEC 2 x drivers’ world champion 2 x manufacturers’ world champion 13 x 24 H Le Mans winner DTM/Super Touring Cars 10 x drivers’ champion (DTM) Audi A5 Sportback from 2007 Audi SQ7 from 2016 4 x manufacturers’ champion (DTM) Thermal Management Module Electromechanical Roll Stabilizer 12 x drivers’ champion (STW) 8 x manufacturers’ champion (STW) Rally 2 x drivers’ world champion 2 x manufacturers’ world champion 2004 1st Porsche Carrera Cup 2006 1st 24 H Nürburgring Mike Rockenfeller 2008 1st Le Mans Series Date of birth October 31, 1983 2010 1st 24 H Le Mans # Place of birth Neuwied (D) 992013 1st DTM Residence Landschlacht (CH) Height 1,75 m Weight 68 kg Chassis CFRP monocoque with integrated DTM fuel cell 2 x driver champions 1 x team