Thread: DTM 2024
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Old 27 Jan 2024, 08:47 (Ref:4193508)   #21
GregoryDG
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GregoryDG should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
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Originally Posted by Bcarr6 View Post
While I think the concern here is probably pretty valid, I would say that we had similar concerns last year and the grid ended up very healthy.

I don't think we will see a repeat of that, but hopefully 20-22 cars.

Realistically, 20ish competitive cars can make for great racing, more active chance of movement up the grid as there is less congestion. I think anything about 25 cars in a sprint race is a bit pointless, you just get big processions.

It is going to be interesting how GT3 series in Europe are fielded this year.

Essentially the WEC is taking a lot of the professional focus potentially harming the PRO grids in DTM and GTWC.

If GTWC becomes less PRO orientated, then they need to be hanging on to their amateur driver interest, and global economics are likely pinching those a little at the moment.

Theres also a few too many opportunities for a Amateur driver to drive a GT3 car now, between GTWC, ELMS, Le Mans Cup, GT Open, GT Masters, British GT etc.

I imagine several, or all of these series will be hit with lower grids this year.

It is very quiet on the GTWC front....
WEC GT3 has 15 good drivers in total but will harm the Pro grids of other championships?

Very surprised about what I read here about DTM and GTWC. Both championships will have similar grids in 2024, maybe a bit less cars in DTM and even some more Pro's in GTWC...
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