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In just over a week, the cars race through Shanghai: The cars have arrived in China, the construction of the trail is on track
The DTM cars were loaded in Frankfurt / Hahn Jumbos
The countdown is on: In one week starts the final weekend of the 2010 DTM season in Shanghai. Currently everything is on track, cars and equipment have arrived, the construction of the trail runs in the Pudong district. The China race is connected to a huge logistical effort. First, the DTM equipment was flown to the Far East, this week also followed the cars.

At the airport Frankfurt-Hahn, the 18 race cars from Audi and Mercedes, two DTM taxis, two safety cars, spare parts, wheels and tools were loaded into three jumbo jets. Looks after the management of transport by DTM series partners German Post / DHL. So that the precious cargo arrives safely in China, the DTM cars were loaded onto special racks that have been specially developed for the transportation of vehicles. The rest of the equipment was stored on pallets or in containers.

On Wednesday evening, the cargo has arrived in Shanghai, now is the release by the Chinese customs. But not all the air has taken 472 Dunlop tires and 7,800 liters of fuel from Aral were brought by ship to China. After the final race then travels the entire DTM cargo by sea back to Germany.

Meanwhile, the construction of the circuit is located in the urban canyons of Shanghai in the final stages – and while it runs the normal public road further. The circuit is 2.465 km long and is bordered with heavy concrete elements on which the FIA safety fencing is appropriate. In addition, a full pit area was constructed, which also provides space for offices and a VIP area. Race management, timing and other organizational units are housed in purpose-built container buildings. And the stands will be erected in the gardens around the street circuit.