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DTM in the 1989 season. Full information

6th season of the DTM proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 9th April to 15th September in 1989, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of DTM!

Beginners of the season: Karl Wendlinger , Roland Ratzenberger , Ornulf Wirdheim , Gunther Murmann , Armin Bernhard , Oldrich Vanicek , Phillip Muller

List of races and tracks in the 1989 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1989 Zolder DTM Race 1	Roberto Ravaglia BMW M3 Evo, #15	Zolder	9th April 1989
1989 Zolder DTM Race 2	Roberto Ravaglia BMW M3 Evo, #15	Zolder	9th April 1989
1989 Hockenheim DTM Race 1	Klaus Ludwig Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16, #1	Hockenheim	16th April 1989
1989 Hockenheim DTM Race 2	Johnny Cecotto BMW M3 Evo, #14	Hockenheim	16th April 1989
1989 Eifelrennen Race 1	Steve Soper BMW M3 Evo, #36	Nürburgring	30th April 1989
1989 Eifelrennen Race 2	Steve Soper BMW M3 Evo, #36	Nürburgring	30th April 1989
1989 Mainz-Finthen DTM Race 1	Roland Asch Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo, #4	Mainz-Finthen	14th May 1989
1989 Mainz-Finthen DTM Race 2	Kurt Thiim Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16, #2	Mainz-Finthen	14th May 1989
1989 Avusrennen Race 1	Roberto Ravaglia BMW M3 Evo, #15	Avus	28th May 1989
1989 Avusrennen Race 2	Klaus Niedzwiedz Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth, #30	Avus	28th May 1989
1989 Nurburgring DTM Race 1	Alain Ferte Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth, #8	Nürburgring	17th June 1989
1989 Nurburgring DTM Race 2	Alain Ferte Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth, #8	Nürburgring	17th June 1989
1989 Norisring DTM Race 1	Kurt Thiim Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo, #2	Norisring	26th June 1989
1989 Norisring DTM Race 2	Alain Ferte Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth, #8	Norisring	26th June 1989
1989 Hockenheim DTM Race 3	Johnny Cecotto BMW M3 Evo, #14	Hockenheim	2nd July 1989
1989 Hockenheim DTM Race 4	Klaus Niedzwiedz Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth, #30	Hockenheim	2nd July 1989
1989 Diepholz DTM Race 1	Klaus Ludwig Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo, #1	Diepholz	6th August 1989
1989 Diepholz DTM Race 2	Klaus Ludwig Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo, #1	Diepholz	6th August 1989
1989 Nurburgring DTM Race 3	Klaus Ludwig Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo, #1	Nürburgring	3rd September 1989
1989 Nurburgring DTM Race 4	Klaus Ludwig Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo, #1	Nürburgring	3rd September 1989
1989 Hockenheim DTM Race 5	Klaus Niedzwiedz Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth, #30	Hockenheim	15th September 1989
1989 Hockenheim DTM Race 6	Klaus Niedzwiedz Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth, #30	Hockenheim	15th September 1989

Drivers championship 1989

Roberto Ravaglia

Italy

Champion

Points: 285 Wins: 3 Poles: 5

Klaus Niedzwiedz

Germany

2nd place

Points: 274 Wins: 4 Poles: 3

Fabien Giroix

France

3rd place

Points: 265 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

List of all drivers for the 1989 season

Name	Points
Roberto Ravaglia	285
Klaus Niedzwiedz	274
Fabien Giroix	265
Kurt Thiim	237
Steve Soper	233
Manuel Reuter	214
Johnny Cecotto	206
Altfrid Heger	175
Gianfranco Brancatelli	162
Roland Asch	161
Klaus Ludwig	155
Dany Snobeck	150
Frank Biela	135
Alain Cudini	132
Dieter Quester	127
Jean-Michel Martin	103
Jorg van Ommen	89
Alain Ferte	84
Markus Oestreich	79
Olaf Manthey	57
Christian Danner	46
Harald Grohs	43
Phillip Muller	37
Rudiger Schmitt	34
Sigi Muller jr	33
Armin Hahne	32
Harald Becker	30
Peter Oberndorfer	29
Kris Nissen	26
Karl Wendlinger	20
Kurt Konig	18
Volker Weidler	16
Volker Strycek	14
Joachim Winkelhock	13
Ralf-Werner Muller	12
Leopold von Bayern	9
Anton Goeser	6
Pierre Dieudonne	6
Ornulf Wirdheim	4
Eric Van De Poele	4
Gunther Murmann	4
Armin Bernhard	3
Fritz Muller	2
Arnold Mattschull	2
Sepp Haider	2
Gerd Ruch	2
Oldrich Vanicek	1
Roland Ratzenberger	1
Bernd Schneider	1