Triumph Apex Competition (TAC) – DTM Season 2
The Triumph Apex Competition returns with DTM Season 2, delivering high-intensity sprint racing, competitive grids, and close-quarters touring car action. Building on the success of Season 1, this season spans five iconic European circuits designed to challenge driver precision, consistency, and race craft.
Every round demands maximum focus and discipline—where milliseconds matter and mistakes carry consequences.
Additional Notes:
- In-game voice communication will be conducted through the Mumble application.
- The official test server / lap qualification server will open on December 15, 2025.
- Lights-Patch version 0.3.120 or higher and Pure version 3.0 high/low res or higher are required.
- All vehicles are RSS products; the Aston Martin car has been placed there symbolically.
- Joining the Discord is mandatory.
Season Calendar
Round 1 – Paul Ricard (France)
January 9 | 21:00 TSI
Round 2 – Autodrome Most (Czech Republic)
January 16 | 21:00 TSI
Round 3 – Nürburgring (Germany)
January 23 | 21:00 TSI
Round 4 – Misano (Italy)
January 30 | 21:00 TSI
Round 5 – Istanbul Park (Türkiye)
February 6 | 21:00 TSI
Test Race & Pre-Season Requirements
All drivers must participate in the mandatory 15-minute Test Race to confirm race readiness and server stability:
Test Race – January 8 | 21:00 TSI
This session ensures familiarity with the car, race format, and server conditions before the official season begins.
Livery Submission
Custom liveries must be submitted before:
January 8 | 17:00 TSI
Late submissions will not be accepted. All liveries must comply with TAC visual and sponsorship guidelines.
Additional Note: Livery templates and the rulebook will be distributed to all drivers on December 15, 2025, together with the opening of the test server.
Qualification Requirements
To ensure safe and consistent racing standards, all participants must set a verified lap time on the official NĂĽrburgring GP Test Server:
Required Time: Below 1:58.8xx
Laps must be valid and recorded on the official server. Drivers who fail to meet the benchmark may be denied entry or placed under evaluation for safety and pace.
Team Requirements
- Drivers must participate as a team.
- Each team must have a team principal (the team principal may also be a driver).
- TAC Management reserves the right to change the car selection of any team if necessary.
Mandatory Briefings
A race briefing will be held before every round:
20:40 TSI
Attendance is mandatory. Drivers who miss the briefing may not be allowed to start the race.
Regulations
DTM Season 2 follows the official TAC Touring Car Regulations:
- Clean, respectful driving is required at all times.
- Avoidable contact and unsafe maneuvers will be reviewed by race control.
- Track limits and racing etiquette must be followed.
- Penalties may be applied for rule violations or off-track misconduct.
Detailed regulations will be provided to all registered drivers.
