The DTM revealed its full calendar for 2024 last month, featuring 16 races across eight events in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands, but left the door open for an additional “European event outside of Germany.”
The ADAC had asked the teams in an online survey how many rounds they want in the DTM next year and where the planned 2024 extra round should take place.
One interesting avenue that has emerged is Nordschleife, a venue that was seriously considered by the DTM’s previous owner ITR following the series’ switch from Class 1 to GT3 cars.
Manthey managing director Nicki Raeder is leading the push to add the 25.3km circuit to the calendar, saying it would be a huge asset for the DTM.
Raeder believes the current power struggle over hosting the Nurburgring 24 Hour classic and the NLS series could pave the way for the DTM to return to the legendary track for the first time since 1993.
"I would like to see that happen," said Raeder. "It will be difficult, but I don't think it's impossible. And I think there are some things happening right now that you can see as an opportunity for it.
"When something goes badly, people are more open.
"What is happening at the Nurburgring is certainly a disaster for the sport. I hope that it will be settled as quickly as possible and that people will find their way back to each other and come to an arrangement.
"But since it's difficult to find participants around the Nordschleife right now, I can imagine that they'll find a way to make it work. The moment something is going badly, people are more open to change."
Source: Autosport