Circuit de Catalunya ‘DTM Organiser of the year 2006’

The Spanish circuit is the first DTM host in the sport’s history to be honoured as ‘Organiser of the year’ for the debut edition of its race. “All those involved were massively impressed by the event at Barcelona,” said ITR e.V. Chairman Hans Werner Aufrecht. “As race organiser, the Circuit de Catalunya has set benchmarks and did so in particular when it comes to organising and promoting the premiere of a DTM race.”

"A spectacular event like the DTM deserved the best of us as organization and its promotion in our country had to be made at the highest professional level. We are very proud of this award, and we will do our best again next September", said AmanBarfull, Circuit de Catalunya Vice-General Manager.”

The Circuit de Catalunya officially will be honoured within the scope of the DTM Launch. In the past two years, the ADAC Berlin/Brandenburg – host of the DTM round held at the EuroSpeedway Lausitz – was awarded the accolade.

This year, the most popular international touring car series is going to again contest a race at the Circuit de Catalunya. On 23rd September, the ninth round of the season will be held at the venue’s revamped short circuit, now featuring a track length of 2.977 kilometres.