Audi A4 DTM

Schaeffler Group supports the Audi-Team

Ingolstadt/Klettwitz, 2008-05-18 – Extension of the the lead and reduction of weight: in front of 80,000 spectators at the DTM’s fourth round at the EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Audi created an ideal starting base for its home race at the Norisring. Timo Scheider as the runner-up extended his lead of the standings. The compact Audi team performance in the Lausitz region was completed by Mattias Ekström and Martin Tomczyk in places three and four.

Audi extends DTM lead

Highlights:
• DTM leader Timo Scheider runner-up at EuroSpeedway
• Two podium positions for new Audi A4 DTM
• Strong team performance from second to fourth place

Ingolstadt/Hockenheim, 2008-04-14 – With a commanding 1-2-3 victory at the Hockenheim DTM season opener Audi, yet again, underpinned the brand’s slogan "Vorsprung durch Technik", not only on the road but on the circuit. 93,000 spectators (throughout the weekend) witnessed an impressive premiere showing of the new Audi A4 DTM, which outperformed the competition in its racing début, clinching positions one, two, three and five.

Highlights:
• Commanding 1-2-3 victory at Hockenheim DTM opener
• Mattias Ekström wins ahead of Timo Scheider and Tom Kristensen
• Martin Tomczyk shines in fight to make up ground