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The News -
BMWsport.net Website News & Updates
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Written by Jeff
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Monday June 08, 2009 |
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Hey - sorry about the long gap in updates. I was just in Hawaii for a week, and was just too busy at work, even to return calls sometimes. I'll begin updating this week, and should be caught up by the weekend.
I'll have some cool stuff for you guys. Photos and video too from Hawaii.
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The News -
BMWsport.net Website News & Updates
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Written by Jeff
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Monday March 23, 2009 |
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Here are a few galleries ready now. I haven't seen as much action in the gallery as I wanted, or hoped for...
SVRA Sportscar Vintage Racing Association, Historic
SVRA Sportscar Vintage Racing Association, Vintage
SPEED World Challenge Touring Car
Patrón GT3 Challenge ( Patron GT3 Challenge )
SPEED World Challenge GT
57th Annual Mobil1 12 Hours of Sebring, Grid
57th Annual Mobil1 12 Hours of Sebring, Practice
57th Annual Mobil1 12 Hours of Sebring, Michael Crews (gallery to be filled soon)
57th Annual Mobil1 12 Hours of Sebring, Race
57th Annual Mobil1 12 Hours of Sebring, Race | Night
I hope you all enjoy these galleries - many more to come...from Michael Crews also... Teams and Drivers, feel free to contact me for prints, or originals Register and login to the forum to send me a message, I don't post my email address due to spam.
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The News -
BMWsport.net Website News & Updates
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Written by Jeff
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Thursday March 19, 2009 |
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Clint Slussler will not be able to attend Sebring this year, because he had a small accident at home, and broke his foot. Can't wait until he heals...just one of those freak accidents, hope all will be ok, and fast...because he might be able to make St. Pete with me next month. He was soooo excited to be able to go, but will have to watch from home...so I'm going to take a few nice shots, and send him a few 8x10's.
Here's the latest shots - courtesy of Michael Crews.
He's already at Sebring, and I'll be there around 6:30am Friday - and I have my photo creds too ;)
This years gallery from Sebring, should be one of the best, and biggest yet.
Here's the gallery from Mike - enjoy...
>> Sebring Test Days <<
More to be added ALL DAY TODAY during the race too, just keep checking the gallery
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BMW Racing News -
2009 FIA WTCC
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Written by Jeff
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Monday March 02, 2009 |
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This weekend sees the start of the 2009 FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), with the “Autódromo Internacional de Curitiba” hosting the opening two rounds of the series for the third consecutive season. BMW has entered its three national teams and their five drivers with the express aim of recapturing both world championships. To date BMW has scored four drivers’ and three manufacturers’ world titles in the touring car category.
“Naturally I am hopeful we will top the points’ charts in both championships at the end of the season,” says BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen. “However, in motorsport such things cannot be planned. We can only work on our own performance, which we concentrated on throughout the winter. Once again it should be a close fight between us and SEAT, with Chevrolet being another worthy competitor. We are well prepared.”
Triple world champion Andy Priaulx (GB) will once again be competing under the BMW Team UK banner, with Jörg Müller (DE) and Augusto Farfus (BR) representing BMW Team Germany. Alessandro Zanardi (IT) of BMW Team Italy-Spain has a new team-mate in Sergio Hernández (ES).
Andy Priaulx (BMW Team UK):
“Every year I look forward to being in Curitiba. The city has many different sides to it, and could easily be in Europe. The circuit is interesting and challenging, and BMW has traditionally achieved good results there. Everybody hopes for a strong start to a new season, so I will endeavour to have a good opening weekend.”
Jörg Müller (BMW Team Germany):
“Curitiba sees the end of the off-season. The two races are extremely important and the first real opportunity to compare performances. All the teams have tested thoroughly over the winter, and now it will become clear who has made the most progress. I have won in Brazil, so the circuit evidently suits me.”
Augusto Farfus (BMW Team Germany):
“Curitiba is my home town, so naturally I love returning here. As hometown hero there are, though, particular pressures. Overall the feeling is positive, for there are thousands of fans all cheering me on together. I hope to start the 2009 season with the right momentum.”
Alessandro Zanardi (BMW Team Italy-Spain):
“I like the Curitiba circuit. However, I would prefer it to be twice the length. Despite the lap being short, it’s just all about being faster than the opposition – which is precisely what I intend being. Everybody looks forward to this event to see where they stand. We are well prepared, so hopefully I’ll return to Europe a happy man.”
Sergio Hernández (BMW Team Italy-Spain):
“I like the circuit and people of Curitiba. Mentally the Brazilian people are similar to the Spanish. The atmosphere at this event is unique. Over the past two years I have amassed a lot of experience, which I hope to put to good use in my debut for BMW Team Italy-Spain by fighting for points and race wins.”
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BMW Racing News -
2009 British Touring Car Championship
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Written by Jeff
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Monday March 02, 2009 |
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Former independents’ champion Rob Collard will race for Motorbase Performance BMW in the 2009 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship.
The Kent-based team is gearing up to launch its assault on the 2009 series and has re-signed Collard to drive one of its BMWs. The Hampshireman was at Brands Hatch today (Monday) as part of the famous circuit’s season launch and took to the track to perform demonstration laps in the 320si.
Collard enjoyed a fine season with Motorbase in 2008. After a difficult start for whole squad he played a key role transforming the fortunes of the team in the second half of the season, as Motorbase went on to regularly challenge at the front of the field and scored a string of podium finishes. Highlights of Collard’s season included stepping onto the podium at Knockhill and Brands Hatch, and he finished the season fifth overall in the independent drivers’ standings.
Both Collard and Motorbase Performance are confident they can improve on last year’s considerable achievements when the new season kicks off at Brands Hatch on April 4. Having made significant strides in developing the set-up of the 320si, and with a strengthened team of staff in the garage, both parties believe 2009 will be an even more successful campaign.
In addition to Collard’s outing in the Motorbase Performance BMW 320si the season launch at Brands Hatch also featured triple World Touring Car champion Andy Priaulx on track in his WTCC-spec BMW, while circuit operator MotorSport Vision unveiled its new partnership with the German marque - which will see selection of brand-new BMW M3s used for the RaceMaster and M3 Master driving experiences at the Kent track.
Motorbase Performance BMW Team Principal David Bartrum said:
“It’s great to have Rob Collard in the team again for the season ahead. He worked really well with the squad last year to help the car progress throughout the season, and it will be good to have him in it again this year with all that experience. We will look to keep that progress going and have an even more positive season in 2009. Having finished the last championship on such a high at Brands Hatch we are really looking forward to going there for the first race of the new campaign.”
Motorbase Performance Team Driver Rob Collard said:
“To re-sign for Motorbase is a great opportunity for me. You see when other teams retain the same car and same driver they get a lot of benefit in terms of consistency, so we hope to replicate that. The BMW will be very strong this year and the team has been busy during the close season recruiting new staff and sponsors, so we will have a great package when we line up on the grid for the first race of 2009. I think it’s going to be a very good season for us.”
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The News -
BMWsport.net Website News & Updates
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Written by Jeff
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Tuesday February 17, 2009 |
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I'll be up pretty late tonite updating the site. I should have the "priority" updates complete tonite. So far, the racing schedules are current, and I'll be updating the news all night.
Also, today, I submitted the credential application to Sebring for the 12 Hours of Sebring in March. This year, Clint Slussler plans on attending with me as a photographer. Should he get approved, we will have twice the size gallery than any other website, from Sebring. I won't have an answer until 2 weeks before the race, but it looks good based on information from last year.
I'm working on partnering with a few teams worldwide right now. I have plans for this to happen this year, and I'm looking for the opportunities to happen this week. I'll keep you informed.
-Jeff
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BMW Racing News -
2009 Formula One Championship
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Written by Jeff
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Monday February 16, 2009 |
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Week two / Day two – Tuesday
Weather conditions: Sunny in morning, hazy in the afternoon.
Temperature: Air: 20 – 29 °C, Track: 21 – 35 °C
Number of drivers participating: 3 from 3 teams
Fastest lap overall: Kimi Raikkönen (Scuderia Ferrari) 1:32.102 min
Circuit length: 5.412 km
Nick Heidfeld
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.09-02 / BMW 86/9
Test kilometres today: 563 (104 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:32.585 min
Programme:
Despite the weather not being as perfect as yesterday, the BMW Sauber F1 Team continued with development work on the F1.09 car. Nick Heidfeld concentrated on the mechanical set-up, trying various specifications of dampers and torsion bars. He also did a couple of practice starts in the morning and at the end of the session.
“Today I drove the new BMW Sauber F1.09 in warm weather conditions for the first time, so the most important thing for me was to learn more about the general balance of the car”, Heidfeld said after completing xxxx laps. “Overall it was a good day because I tried a lot of different set-up solutions. I already feel happy about how the car reacts to changes.”
In the morning the car stopped on the track when a standard kill switch accidentally cut off the main electronic control unit and engaged the automatic fire extinguishing system. With some modifications to the switch linkage – and a cleaned up car – Heidfeld resumed testing.
What comes next:
Tomorrow Nick Heidfeld will be at the wheel of the BMW Sauber F1.09 again for another day of testing at Bahrain’s Sakhir circuit.
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BMW Racing News -
2009 Formula BMW USA
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Written by Jeff
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Monday February 16, 2009 |
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The sixth season of open-wheel racing’s most complete driver development series officially got underway Monday and Tuesday as the Formula BMW Americas Championship conducted its first official test at Florida’s Palm Beach International Raceway.
The growing roster of drivers and teams from North, Central and South America that will compete in the 2009 Formula BMW Americas Championship came out for two days of spirited testing on the 2.038-mile PBIR road course. The driver lineup featured a good mix of returning competitors and rookie drivers making their first steps into Formula BMW Americas competition, and the time sheets showed that the mix of drivers should make for a strong racing season.
Returning driver Gaby Chaves (EuroInternational) set the fastest time of the final day with a best lap of 1:16.232, while his teammate Michael Lewis was second-quickest, and fastest in the morning session, in what was his first-ever outing in the Formula BMW FB02.
“I think the car is quite well built. It’s stiff, it has a lot to it and it really gives the driver a lot to do,” Lewis said. “You can feel the way the changes affect the car, the chassis package is well-balanced, I really like driving the car.”
Chaves led a Tuesday afternoon sweep of the top-four spots by the EuroInternational team, although Autotecnica and 2008’s Rookie Champion Gianmarco Raimondo was in the top-three during Monday’s outing as well as Tuesday’s morning runs.
“Last year’s experience in Formula BMW Americas definitely helped us here this week,” said Raimondo. “It only took us a couple of laps to get up to speed and back into what the car can do, which gives you more time to work on changes and car balance if you don’t have to spend that time learning the car.”
Chaves, who competed part-time last year before joining EuroInternational for 2009, agreed with Raimondo on the benefits of experience.
“Even though the car is a little different, being with a new team, the experience gained last year, really helped me get up to speed,” Chaves explained. “It was exciting to get out here and I am looking forward to the next test in Carolina."
Next up for the Formula BMW Americas Championship is the Introductory Test at Carolina Motorsports Park on March 2 and 3. The 2009 Formula BMW Americas Championship will open with Rounds 1 and 2 at Puebla, Mexico on March 20 – 22.
Background: Formula BMW is the world’s leading entry-level series in formula racing. In 2009 the three Formula BMW series – Formula BMW Europe, Formula BMW Pacific and Formula BMW Americas – will be held in the key motor sport markets of Europe, pan-Asia and the Americas. Formula BMW will be regularly held on the undercard of Formula One. The series gives young racing talents the chance to enter professional motor sport in a safe racing car – the Formula BMW FB02.
The FB02 has been in use since the 2002 season. It is powered by a 140 hp BMW engine that takes it to a top speed of up to 140 mph. It ranks among the safest vehicles in its category and exceeds the FIA safety regulations that govern this class of car. Innovations such as the FORS (Formula Rescue Seat) were developed by BMW Motorsport specifically for Formula BMW.
Following Formula One, Formula BMW was the first single-seater series outside the US in which the HANS system was made mandatory. Formula BMW drivers have the opportunity to take part in an Education and Coaching Program that runs parallel with the racing season. The program includes driver coaching at the races by professional race drivers, attending a Formula One test, fitness courses, tuition in driving technique and strategy, as well as seminars on sponsoring and sport management.
Among the 20 drivers expected to compete this season in Formula One, there are now five Formula BMW graduates: Nico Rosberg, Adrian Sutil, Sebastian Vettel, Sebastién Buemi and Timo Glock.
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BMW Racing News -
2009 Formula One Championship
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Written by Jeff
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Sunday February 15, 2009 |
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Week two / Day one – Monday
Weather conditions: Sunny all day.
Temperature: Air: 20 – 28 °C, Track: 22 – 35 °C
Number of drivers participating: 3 from 3 teams
Fastest lap overall: Christian Klien (BMW Sauber F1 Team) 1:32.544 min
Circuit length: 5.412 km
Christian Klien
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.09-02 / BMW 86/9
Test kilometres today: 709 (131 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:32.544 min
Programme:
On the first of this week’s four days of testing in Bahrain the BMW Sauber F1.09 completed a total of 709 kms (131 laps). In perfect weather conditions Christian Klien worked on the mechanical and aero set-up of the car, as well as trying different tyre compounds. He concluded today’s session by doing several start simulations.
“Today was a very productive day”, Klien said. “We collected a lot of data and I even did a long run at the end of the session. Again we didn’t have a single technical problem, which is very encouraging.”
What comes next:
The BMW Sauber F1 Team will continue testing in Bahrain for three more days. From tomorrow Nick Heidfeld will take over driving duties.
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BMW Racing News -
2009 Formula One Championship
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Written by Jeff
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Thursday February 12, 2009 |
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Day four - Friday
Weather conditions: Some fog early in the morning, sunny for the rest of the day.
Temperature: Air: 16 – 21 °C, Track: 21 – 29 °C
Number of drivers participating: 3 from 3 teams
Fastest lap overall: Kimi Raikkönen (Scuderia Ferrari) 1:33.325 min
Circuit length: 5.412 km
Christian Klien
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.09-02 / BMW 86/9
Test kilometres today: 677 (125 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:33.666 min
Programme:
Finally with perfect weather, the BMW Sauber F1 Team resumed its test programme on the last day of this week’s running. Christian Klien concentrated on set-up work and tried different tyre compounds. With the car running for 125 laps (677 kms), the engineers were able to collect a lot of data on the car’s behaviour in warm weather conditions.
“In the morning the track was still slightly wet as a result of being cleaned after yesterday’s sandstorm. Because of this it took some time to build up a proper grip level. That gave me the opportunity to get used to the BMW Sauber F1.09, which I drove for the very first time”, Klien said. “In the afternoon the track conditions were much better and we were able to go ahead with our test programme as scheduled.”
What comes next:
The BMW Sauber F1 Team stays in Bahrain where four more days of testing are scheduled for next week. On Monday Christian Klien will be at the wheel of the BMW Sauber F1.09, from Tuesday to Thursday Nick Heidfeld will take over testing duties.
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