DTM and Super GT Merging Regulations in 2014

The DTM will become a significantly more international series in 2014. A contract signed today between the organizers of the DTM and Japanese Super GT series will merge the two series rules starting in 2014. That will allow MercedesMercedes-Benz DTM ChallengerGermany, 2011 > present2 photos
, BMWBMW M3 DTMGermany, 2012 > present4 photos
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and AudiAudi A5 DTMGermany, 2012 > present12 photos
to sell their cars to Super GT teams and NissanNissan Nismo GT-R GT1Japan, 2009 > present3 photos
, ToyotaToyotaJapan, 1937 > present155 models
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and HondaHonda HSV-010 GTJapan, 2010 > present4 photos
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to sell their cars to DTM teams.

“We believe that this agreement will contribute greatly to the development of both the SUPER GT and DTM race series. We also think that deepening the relationship between DTM in Europe and SUPER GT in Asia toward the future may lead to new developments – such as organizing exchange races for both series – that have got what it takes to bring new excitement and pleasure to the fans around the world," said Massaki Banndoh, Chairman of Super GT's organizing body. 

The two series will share technical and safety regulations starting in 2014. The new rules only affect the GT500-class cars in Super GT. The slower GT300 cars will still be based on FIA GT3 specifications.

Source: Speed