Bromley’s Gary Paffett gets his 2013 season underway this weekend as the German Touring Car Series DTM kicks off.

The 32-year-old is going for his second straight victory at Hockenheim as he won there in 2012 as the season kicks off at the iconic German circuit.

In 2012 Paffett finished as runner-up in the Championship and is looking to go one better this season and make sure he is the top driver at the end of the season.

There are a number of rule changes in 2013 which will make for an entertaining opening race of the season, and also the season.

There will be the Formula One style Drag Reduction System (DRS) that will make sure there is plenty of overtaking, especially when the season heads to Brands Hatch.

As well as the DRS system there will be the option tyres for race weekends much like in Formula One which should also make for more overtaking and on track action.

Speaking ahead of the season opener, Paffett said: “Last year, we achieved a one-two victory in the season-opener – a perfect start. I hope we can do it again this year.

“My batteries are fully charged after the long winter break and I’m really looking forward to the new DTM season. Thanks to many new features, option tyres and DRS, this will certainly be an interesting and exciting year. My goal is clear: to fight for the championship and not be pipped at the post again in the finale at Hockenheim.”

You can watch the opening round at Hockenheim on the official DTM Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/dtmint with 22 cars forming the grid to do battle for three places on the podium.

Following the opening race the DTM season then heads to Brands Hatch where Paffett will look to impress on home soil.

Tickets for the DTM at Brands Hatch on 18/19 May are available from £29, with free entry for children aged 12 and under. For more information call 0843 453 9000 or visit www.brandshatch.co.uk