2005 Turkey-Istanbul SpeedPark DTM Race

It was wet and wild for the Oct 2005 DTM Race at the newly opened SpeedPark ~40 mins from Istanbul Turkey.

This new track hosted its first event August 21st with the 2005 Turkish F1 Grand Prix.

32000 spectators traveled to the new track for the 32 lap (171km) inaugural Turkish DTM race.

Mercedes Driver Gary Paffett won followed by Mika Hakkinen, Bernd Schneider and Jamie Green.
Tom Kristensen came in 5th place Audi Sport Team Abt.

Porsche Carrera Cup, Seat Cup and VW Polos Ladies Cup races came before the main DTM Race.