Fact Sheet XXL DTM Lausitzring May 19/20, 2018 Races 3 & 4
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Fact Sheet XXL DTM Lausitzring May 19/20, 2018 Races 3 & 4 #DTMLausitzring Motivated by his podium finish in the Hockenheim season opener, Schaeffler driver Mike Rockenfeller is now traveling to the second event Touring car elite +++ Lausitzring +++ All races +++ Team +++ Driver +++ Car +++ Partner Audi +++ This is the DTM +++ Interview with executive board members +++ History: Schaeffler in the DTM +++ Schaeffler and the IC engine +++ Strategy: mobility for tomorrow +++ Facts and figures +++ Race track +++ Schedule +++ Contacts #DTMLausitzring Lausitzring–Herzogenaurach 307 km Editorial What a way to kick off the 2018 DTM season: su- start to the season in race two with a fightback The Lausitzring is located in the small town of A breath of fresh air per-close qualifying times, plus door-to-door du- from ninth on the grid to second position when the Schipkau in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz county els and overtaking maneuvers galore in the races – checkered flag fell. At Schaeffler, we’re obviously in the state of Brandenburg. Schipkau acquired nation-wide fame as a result the fans at Hockenheim were treated to gripping hoping for Rocky to again prove his strong early of several wind farms established and/or extend- touring car racing. Mike Rockenfeller in his green- form next weekend at the Country and people ed in the area of former brown coal surface mines white Schaeffler Audi RS 5 DTM managed a brilliant Lausitzring. I can only between 2000 and 2015. The more than 50 wind warmly recommend that The town of Schipkau includes the districts of turbines have an overall rated capacity of 137 you visit a DTM event. We Annahütte, Drochow, Hörlitz, Klettwitz, Meuro megawatts. As part of the “Green Lausitzring” Contact have summarized infor- and Schipkau. Following the discontinuation of project, one of the turbines was erected directly mation, facts and figures brown coal open pit mining, Schipkau evolved as next to the Lausitzring race track. The “Enercon Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG for you in this brochure. a location of motorsport, automotive business, E-126” model with a rotor diameter of 126 meters Communications and Marketing testing and technology – for instance as home to and a hub height of 135 meters was the world’s Schaeffler Automotive the DEKRA Technology Center – and as a residen- most powerful wind turbine at the time. Industriestr. 1–3, 91074 Herzogenaurach tial and service region in the green countryside. Jörg Walz [email protected], www.schaeffler.com Vice President Communications & Race track Editor-in-Chief Schaeffler Ever since the AVUS circuit in Berlin was closed in 1998, the Lausitzring inaugurated in 2000 has been regarded as the major race track in the area of Eastern Germany. The inaugural event of the DTM there took an unexpected turn when the race in September 2000 was cancelled due The touring car elite to excessive rainfalls. The Lausitzring has one of the largest permanent motorsport grandstands Some of the world’s most notable drivers fight gripping duels in high-tech race in Europe. A track version no longer in use is the cars with more than 500 horsepower on race tracks throughout Europe 6,764 Tri-Oval with banked turns. In a race of the U.S. inhabitants Champ Car Series in 2001, Alessandro Zanardi had an accident as a result of which he lost both The internationally most popular touring car se- Even in the DTM’s early years, Schaeffler sup- lower legs. ries has been captivating fans since 1984 with a ported drivers and teams with its motorsport and 2 mix of attractive motorsport and a program fea- technical know-how, emphasizing its passion for of area 68.95 km Schipkau turing a variety of entertainment. Three German technology. Since 2011, the company has been in May premium manufacturers pitted against each oth- giving its name to the Schaeffler Audi and has Aerial view The Lausitzing er in high-caliber racing, an enhanced event cal- celebrated major successes including two title with its wind turbine endar, two races per weekend, six different coun- wins. This season, Schaeffler, Audi, Phoenix Rac- tries hosting the DTM – the overall conditions for ing, the Schaeffler Audi RS 5 DTM and driver Mike 17 °C the 2018 season could not be better. Rockenfeller are again forming a unit that prom- Daytime temperature ises to deliver success. 6 °C Nighttime temperature 7 Hours of sunshine/day 13 Days of rain/month Change of course 3 & 4 May 19/20, 2018 For the first time since 2004, the DTM is racing on the Lausitzring Germany long version again. In the current driver field, Gary Paffett is the only entrant to have raced in the DTM back then. More racing action 20 races in six European countries – the 2018 DTM calendar is more Drivers’ standings extensive than it has ever been since the 1996 season Pos. Driver Team Points 1 Timo Glock (D) BMW 44 Hockenheim 2 Gary Paffett (GB) Mercedes-Benz 43 Germany 3 Mike Rockenfeller (D) Audi 18 4 Lucas Auer (A) Mercedes-Benz 18 1 & 2 Rocky in contention at the front 5 Pascal Wehrlein (D) Mercedes-Benz 18 May 5/6, 2018 6 Joel Eriksson (S) BMW 13 With his second place clinched in race two Mike Rockenfeller was the best Audi driver in the season opener at Hockenheim. In the drivers’ 7 Edoardo Mortara (CH) Mercedes-Benz 12 standings he is in third position tied on points with another contender. 8 Bruno Spengler (CDN) BMW 12 9 Loïc Duval (F) Audi 11 10 René Rast (D) Audi 10 Budapest Hungary Nostalgia June 2/3, 2018 Teams’ standings The DTM debuted at the Hungaroring as far back as in 1988, Pos. Team Points in the days of the Iron Curtain. In 2018, the circuit near Norisring Budapest is represented on the calendar for the fifth time. Germany 1 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport PETRONAS 61 15 & 16 2 BMW Team RMR 44 3 SILBERPFEIL Energy Mercedes-AMG Motorsport 30 Long runner 4 Audi Sport Team Phoenix 29 5 & 6 Highlight September 8/9, 2018 The Nürburgring is June 23/24, 2018 Zandvoort the only track to have City circuit feeling at the Norisring – and The Netherlands continuously appeared painful memories for Mike Rockenfeller: on the calendar ever since Manufacturers’ standings Last year, he broke his midfoot in an the DTM’s 1984 inaugural accident that was not his fault. Pos. Manufacturer Points season. The races are Nürburgring 1 Mercedes-Benz 103 7 & 8 Germany held on the short version 9 & 10 of the Grand Prix circuit. 2 BMW 72 3 Audi 39 Rocky’s turf July 14/15, 2018 Spielberg Austria On Circuit Zandvoort located directly on the North Sea coast, Schaeffler Brands Hatch United Kingdom driver Mike Rockenfeller has 11 & 12 Natural spectacle previously celebrated two victories. Comeback September 22/23, 2018 17 & 18 August 11/12, 2018 Formerly having hosted races under the name of Österreichring Following a four-year break, the DTM is returning to the and subsequently A1-Ring, the Red Bull Ring has been part of the motherland of motorsport. The races will not be held on the DTM program since 2011. It is famous for its idyllic surroundings. Misano Italy 13 & 14 short version as before, but on the full Grand Prix circuit. 19 & 20 Showdown Hockenheim Germany October 13/14, 2018 Double premiere The grand finale not to be missed: In nine of the past 15 seasons, the August 25/26, 2018 DTM title was only awarded on the last race weekend. Misano World Circuit, usually a venue for motorcycle racing, is celebrating a premiere in the DTM. In addition, the track will host the series’ first night races (each starting at 10.20 PM). Active in motorsport with Congenial factory commitment since the 1980s +++ Initially active in quintet DTM in the 1990s +++ Factory- Premium partner Schaeffler, manufacturer Audi, fielding team Phoenix Racing, backed comeback in 2004 driver Mike Rockenfeller and the Schaeffler 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 Schaeffler 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 Schaeffler Schaeffler 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 Schaeffler 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 champion Engine GT victories Schaeffler Audi 4 x 24 H Nürburgring Gasoline V8 aspirated, 2 x 24 H Spa RS 5 DTM 1,115 kg 4 valves per cylinder 1 x 12 H Bathurst