A Tribute to the DTM

The Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) was, me the pinnacle of Touring Car Racing. Filled with E30 Bimmers and 190 Cosworth Mercedes and the occassional Audi 5000, this racing series was a German car lovers wet dream.

From 1984-1995 European citizens were entertained by privateers and works teams all competing for glory in the touring car championship. This is where BMW and Mercedes formed their rivalry between their road going sport coupes and sedans. It is where Alfas attempted to keep up with Audis and where the Opels finally lost their step in the arena of competition.

Unfortunately throughout the years of racing in the series rules were laxed and more and more modifications were allowed. This led to the demise of the original DTM leading to the new DTM which, although it is very similar, seems sort of boring compared to this.