{
  "id": 5328755,
  "title": "\"Nobody dares\": Why only one track was a serious option for ninth DTM event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/nobody-dares-why-only-one-track-was-a-serious-option-for-ninth-dtm",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T12:36:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/dtm/news/no-one-is-confident-enough-why-only-one-circuit-was-in-the-frame-for-a-ninth-dtm-event/10851642/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In April 2023, ADAC Motorsport Director Thomas Voss announced that the ninth DTM event would take place in 2027 at an international circuit. However, the recently released calendar for the upcoming season features only eight tracks, mirroring the past three years. This decision led to questions about why the plans didn't materialize. Voss explained that they had spoken with many international race tracks, assuring them that DTM would be welcomed regardless of the host country. Nonetheless, they found that reaching a minimum of 10,000 spectators on site was a significant challenge. Only one circuit, Brno in the Czech Republic, demonstrated confidence in attracting over 10,000 spectators. The Czech Republic's reputation for two-wheel racing and DTM's previous presence there made it an attractive option. Additionally, good relations between the Czech federation and DTM bolstered its candidacy. However, domestic disputes among different federations ultimately caused the talks to fizzle out. Voss revealed that other circuits had much lower expectations, with Italy's two circuits projecting around 2,000 to 2,500 spectators. The crisis in the automotive industry, which led to plant closures in Germany, also played a role in ADAC's withdrawal from the event. While Voss acknowledged the potential for growth and internationalization, he believed it was not the right time to expand the calendar. He expressed satisfaction with the current calendar, noting that fans appreciate the DTM's presence in Germany and that partners are interested in inviting international spectators.",
  "summary": "Four months ago, ADAC Motorsport Director Thomas Voss announced that DTM fans should prepare for a ninth weekend at an international circuit in 2027. However, the recently presented calendar for the coming season consists of the same eight tracks as in the past three years. So, why did the plans fail? According to Voss, they spoke with many race tracks abroad last year. \"We would have been ...…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}