sport auto day of action with Tuner Grand Prix 2010: Competition: performance must be worthwhile

F he excitement is also guaranteed at the Tuner Grand Prix 2010. “Who will be the new title holder?” Is the question for the 18th edition of the ultimate test of strength in the tuner world.

Defending champion will not start

Techart, title holder from 2009, will not start any more than Porsche's long-term rivals Cargraphic. In return, numerous new faces meet well-known rabbits. MTM is bringing a total of seven vehicles to the start, including precious items such as the Audi V8 DTM and the S1 Quattro. Hot contender for the title among the MTM cars is likely to be the 318 hp KTM X-Bow with Florian Gruber at the wheel. But it won't be that simple either. Three KTM X-Bow competitions are competing in the fun car class.

Wendland keeps up the Porsche honor with a 911 GT3 RS and Rothe Motorsport with a 911 GT2. Import racing also pays off chances of a good placement. In addition to two Mitsubishi Evos, the Japan specialist is also traveling to Hockenheim in a Nissan GTR. Mercedes friends will be attracted to VÄTH's squad. The Hessian tuner starts with a prepared SL 600, a C 250 CGI and a C63 AMG in the overall standings. Väth also wants to bring great moments to the youngtimers with a 190 E 2.3-16.

In addition to the individual time trial, there is also a final race for all participants

In the small car class too, fans can look forward to exciting duels between Mini and Co. Keyword thrilling duels: In addition to the individual time trial for overall victory, a final race for all participants is new on the program this year.

All results of the sport auto Tuner Grand Prix 2010 can be found here.

In the photo show you can see some pictures of the atmosphere at the sport auto Tuner Grand Prix at the Hockenheimring 2010.

SCHEDULE Tuner-GP

Friday, May 21, 2010
12.30 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. Free Practice Tuner-GP
2.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Technical Acceptance
Saturday, May 22, 2010
9.00 a.m. to 9.20 a.m. Warm up
9.30 a.m. Start Tuner-GP
approx. 1.00 p.m. Final race Tuner-GP
approx. 1.30 p.m. Award ceremony in the Sachskurve

Visitor information sport auto -TunerGP and DriftChallenge 2010

The admission prices remain at the previous year's level:

The admission price is 8 euros
admission price forDSK and DMV members upon presentation of their membership card: 6 euros
young people up to and including 14 years of age have free admission

The entry box offices open on Friday (May 21st), those purchased on Friday Tickets are also valid for Saturday.

Parking is free

Please send questions to the following email address: tunergp @ sportauto-online .de