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Posted on February 18, 2008 by Anthony Fontanelle | Posted under Automotive
BMW Returns To ALMS With Next-Gen BMW M3
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"With the sporting genes of the production BMW M3 being clearly evident, developing a racing version of the car was the next logical step. The fact that the road-going vehicle is fitted with a V8 engine as standard provided us with an ideal base. However, the BMW M3 is more than a race car, it has achieved legendary status amongst race fans across the globe. I am convinced that this unique story of the BMW M3 racing cars will now be expanded upon by the addition of further chapters," said BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen. The next generation BMW M3, a high-performance sports car, is built by BMW M GmbH. BMW of North America, LLC will be partnering with Rahal Letterman Racing which is owned by the American motorsport icon Bobby Rahal. Tom Purves, Chairman and CEO of BMW of North America, has this to say: "We are very pleased to be returning to the American Le Mans Series with our latest generation BMW M3. Sports car racing has been part of BMW of North America's history practically from day one. Just two weeks after the company was incorporated in March 1975, a BMW CSL won the Twelve Hours of Sebring. We are confident that the fourth generation M3 will continue the legacy of its two predecessors which combined to win six manufacturer's championships over nine seasons in US sports car racing. As it has been in the past we believe the ALMS is the ideal venue to showcase the potential of the newest BMW M3." "BMW has an illustrious racing heritage. Rahal Letterman Racing is eagerly anticipating, not only becoming part of that heritage, but helping to enhance it. Our dedication to this project will be without equal and we look forward to racing at the front of the grid with BMW in the years to come," Rahal added. "We are very excited to announce our return to the American Le Mans Series with the 4th generation M3 at the same time as the road car hits the BMW showrooms. We are also excited about our partnership with Rahal Letterman Racing," said Martin Birkmann, Motorsports Manager, BMW of North America. “The ALMS offers racing where we can compete against the finest and most renowned automotive brands from Europe and the US. Motorsport is deeply ingrained in the BMW DNA and we are pleased to partner with an organization which shares that same heritage. Rahal Letterman Racing is the perfect partner to be behind the wheel of our new BMW M3 racing effort," noted Birkmann. The next generation sports car boasts of extra-powerful BMW parts that promise flying colors in the upcoming ALMS. After the baptism of fire, the automaker will be sending the new BMW M3 in the racing arena with high hopes. About The Author: For more information about your parts needs like BMW parts visit your trusted online source. Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop. |
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