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  • CHINESE GRAND PRIX - RACE, September 26, 2004
    Created: Sunday, September 26, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    Weather: Sunny, dry. Temp: Air 27-29°C, Track 34-36°C, Humidity 62-72% Shanghai (CHI). The BMW WilliamsF1 Team collected four valuable points in today's Premiere of the Chinese Grand Prix with Juan Pablo Montoya achieving fifth place. Ralf Schumacher could not reach the chequered flag due to an accident on lap 37. Juan Pablo Montoya: 5th Chassis: FW26 05 Best time: 1:33.108 min (lap 34, 5th overall)My start wasn't too bad and I was able to pass Panis but then I went to the inside and it was so dirty that it was like stopping and everybody passed me back. I tried to regain my position and I overtook Jacques Villeneuve twice but I didn't have enough traction and he just passed me back. It was real fun! In the first part of the race I was stuck in traffic, but the second part was better. I was quite close to Sato but I made a mistake before the pit-stop and it cost me a little but then he made a mistake and I got him back. It's good to have achieved fifth position from where we starte...
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  • BIMMERWORLD RACING PUTS ALL THREE DRIVERS
    Created: Friday, September 24, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    SCCA SPEED Touring Car Round Nine Results        1. Pierre Kleinubing, Acura TSX, 1:36.201, 95.051 mph      2. Justin Marks, BMW 325i, 1:35.918, 95.331 mph      3. James Clay, BMW 325i, 1:36.265, 94.987 mph      4. Seth Thomas(R), BMW 325i, 1:35.712*, 95.536 mph      5. Matt Richmond, BMW 325i, 1:35.981, 95.268 mph      6. Bob Stretch, BMW 325Ci, 1:36.371, 94.883 mph      7. Matt Plumb, Acura TSX, 1:36.941, 94.325 mph      8. Jeff Altenburg, Mazda 6, 1:36.058, 95.192 mph      9. Dino Crescentini, BMW 325i, 1:36.940, 94.326 mph     10. Nic Jonsson, BMW 325Ci, 1:36.232, 95.020 mph   * - Denotes fast race lap record     CLAY, THOMAS, RICHMOND GET CAREER-BEST FINISHES     BRASELTON, Ga. (Sept...
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  • BMW TEAM PTG M3s FINISH FOURTH AND SIXTH IN MIAMI 250
    Created: Sunday, September 19, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    Winchester, VA - September 20, 2004... BMW Team PTG came within 23 minutes of their eighth straight Rolex Sports Car Series GT class victory, but the team's run of good luck ended this weekend. After confidently leading the Miami 250 for more than two hours and 20 minutes, and building a one-lap margin on the competition, the No. 21 M3 of Bill Auberlen and Justin Marks suffered an engine failure. The duo was credited with sixth place finish after completing 86 laps. The No. 22 M3 of Boris Said and Joey Hand finished fourth (98 laps) after an early race pit stop to replace a cut right rear tire dropped them a number of laps down. A deteriorating clutch kept them from regaining the lost ground later in the race. BMW Team PTG's bad luck resulted in the first win of the year for The Racer's Group Porsche of Kevin Buckler and Tom Nastasi....
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  • CHINESE GRAND PRIX: September 24th - 26th 2004, PREVIEW
    Created: Sunday, September 19, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    The BMW WilliamsF1 Team heads east next week for the first Formula One Grand Prix ever to be held on Chinese soil. Shanghai's inaugural race marks a move into uncharted territory which will undoubtedly pose an enormous challenge to all the teams. Ralf Schumacher returns to the cockpit for the Chinese Grand Prix having been declared fit to race following a fourteen week absence from the grid to recover from injuries sustained in the United States Grand Prix. Juan Pablo Montoya:It's difficult to predict anything for China. Everyone is in the same position of not knowing the circuit so it will be a level playing field. It'll just be interesting to see who gets the best set-up on their car in the quickest time possible. Shanghai is another track designed by Hermann Tilke, who did a pretty good job with Bahrain and Malaysia. I hope this circuit will offer plenty of overtaking opportunities which would make an exciting race for the drivers and provide an entertaining show for the public....
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  • ETCC - Rounds 17 and 18 - Oschersleben - Race
    Created: Sunday, September 19, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    2004 European Touring Car Championship Rounds 17&18 - 18/19 September, Oschersleben (Germany) BMW Win Second Successive Manufacturers' TitleOschersleben, 19 September 2004: BMW has won the FIA ETCC Manufacturers' Championship for the second successive year and it could not have chosen a more perfect venue than home territory in Oschersleben. The title celebrations did not have to wait until the end of the weekend as a win for Andy Priaulx (BMW Team Great Britain) and third for Dirk Müller (BMW Team Deutschland) in race one secured the prestigious title. This was not the only success for BMW over the weekend as Dirk was second in race two, moving him into a twelve point lead in the drivers' table over Andy, with Jörg Müller (BMW Team Deutschland) third ensuring only a BMW driver can win the Drivers' Championship. Meanwhile Tom Coronel lifted the Independents Trophy after winning the class in race one in his Carly Motors BMW 320i. This has also given the Dutch Carly Motors team ...
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  • SILVERSTONE TEST SUMMARY - September 14th - 16th, 2004
    Created: Thursday, September 16, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    The BMW WilliamsF1 Team completed a three day test session at Silverstone, WilliamsF1's home circuit, today. Ralf Schumacher made a welcome return to the cockpit following his twelve week absence recovering from injuries sustained in the US Grand Prix. Proving he hasn't lost any of his fighting spirit, the German set the quickest time of the session on his first day back behind the wheel. Ralf was joined by the team's regular test driver, Marc Gené, for the duration of the test. Over the three days, the pair completed 323 laps of the Northamptonshire circuit, a total of 1,660 kilometres, collating valuable data in preparation for next weekend's inaugural Chinese Grand Prix. Ralf Schumacher:"I'm very happy with the progress we made over the past three days. The only hindrance was losing some time yesterday due to a small technical problem, but the team quickly remedied it. I must say the car is much better now than when I last drove it, it is much easier to drive, especially with reg...
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  • MINI AT THE 2004 PARIS MOTOR SHOW
    Created: Thursday, September 16, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    1. At a Glance.- MINI One and MINI Cooper.Even more agility provided by a new five-speed gearbox, refinements in design, new colors, upholstery materials and wheels, plus enhanced ergonomics raising the product substance of the MINI One and MINI Cooper to an even higher level. Newly designed bumpers, headlights and rear lights accentuate the likeable style and character of this worldwide success from Oxford.- MINI Cooper S.The MINI Cooper S now comes with even more power and torque. Maximum output of 125 kW/170 bhp gives the top model in the range a top speed of 222 km/h or 138 mph. And with maximum torque of 220 Nm/162 lb-ft, the MINI Cooper S accelerates from 0?100 km/h in just 7.2 seconds. Other new features on this superior driving machine are two exclusive metallic paintwork colors, new upholstery, and chrome trim.- MINI Cooper S Convertible.The new MINI Cooper S Convertible combines impressive performance with exemplary handling and supreme practical value. Engine output of ...
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  • BMW M5 Overview
    Created: Thursday, September 16, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    1.World premiere of the new BMW M5.(Short story)The ultimate in sports saloon motoring has got a name: M5. This finest 5 Series vehicle is the most powerful of all time: five litres of cubic capacity, ten cylinders, a maximum output of 507 bhp (373 kW), a peak torque of 520 Newton metres and engine speeds redlining at 8,000 rpm, these are figures that speak for themselves. In an unprecedented way, these figures blur the lines between a car for everyday use and a vehicle for ambitious motor sport racing.A successful recipe for two decades: power without overstatement.With its performance figures, the fourth-generation M5 once again sets the benchmark in the segment of powerful sports saloons, a niche which the first M5 carved for itself back in 1984. During the last 20 years, this first M5 and all its successors have made their mark, always setting the standard as a perfect symbiosis of a comfortable, elegant saloon for everyday use, abundant output delivered by a powerful engine and ul...
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  • BMW TEAM PTG BRINGS SEVEN WIN STREAK TO MIAMI
    Created: Thursday, September 16, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    Winchester, VA - Sept. 15, 2004... BMW Team PTG will return to Homestead-Miami Speedway for the September 19th Miami 250, confident in their chances of adding to their seven-race win streak. Since leaving Homestead-Miami in February with a 1-2 BMW M3 GT-class victory in Round 2, they have been unbeatable in Rolex Sports Car Series competition, winning at Phoenix, Mont-Tremblant, Daytona and Mid-Ohio and twice at Watkins Glen. BMW stands atop all GT-class championships, Manufacturers Points, Team Points and Drivers Points. Bill Auberlen leads the Driver's Points (253). Boris Said is just four points back in second (249), Justin Marks is fourth (220) and Joey Hand eighth (192). Due to recent hurricane activity the Miami 250 was postponed from its original September 10-12 weekend and shortened to a two-day event. Practice will be held on Saturday. Qualifying positions will be set by Team points so the class-leading No. 21 M3 of Auberlen and Marks will start from the class pole. The No. ...
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  • ITALIAN GRAND PRIX - RACE, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004
    Created: Sunday, September 12, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    Weather: Overcast, drying up. Temp: Air 22°C, Track 26-28°C, Humidity 73-75 Monza (ITA). The BMW WilliamsF1 Team collected some more points today in the Italian Grand Prix, where Juan Pablo Montoya and Antonio Pizzonia finished in 5th and 7th positions respectively.Juan Pablo Montoya: 5th Chassis: FW26 05 Best time: 1:22.929 min (lap 32, 10th overall)I didn't have enough grip at the start and I lost one position to Alonso. My car was pretty good in both the first and the second stints when we were close to the cars in front and quite competitive. However, in the last stint the car became very difficult to drive. After the pit-stop I dropped from 3rd to 6th position and I could not keep up with the cars in front anymore because of a gearbox problem. Today we collected some more points, which is good, but you would expect a better finish when starting from the first row....
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  • BMW Aim for Success on Home Territory
    Created: Sunday, September 12, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    ETCC - ROUND 9 - OSCHERSLEBEN - PREVIEW   Munich, 13 September, 2004. The BMW national teams are heading for home territory in Oschersleben in confident mood. Their aim is to win both the Drivers' and the Manufacturers' Championship titles in the FIA ETCC, and it will take more than a disappointing weekend in Imola to put them off this.This optimism is helped by the history of the teams at this track. In 2002 BMW Team Deutschland's Jörg Müller (GER) won one of the races and then in 2003 he won race one from pole and BMW Team Great Britain's Andy Priaulx (GBR) won race two. Last year was also good for BMW Team Italy-Spain's Antonio Garcia (ESP) as he got a second and a fourth, and hopefully he will be able to give his team-mate, Alex Zanardi (ITA), some information about the track as it will be the Italian's first visit. Jörg, who will have a new Schnitzer Motorsport built BMW 320i to replace the one that was destroyed in Imola, considers Oschersleben his third home race. His ...
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  • FORMULA BMW USA - ROUND 13 - LAGUNA SECA RACE
    Created: Sunday, September 12, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    Wirth scores his fourth victory - Hinchcliffe clinches Rookie Championship.   Monterey, Calif. - Sept. 11, 2004. Andreas Wirth (HBR Motorsport) took a flag-to-flag victory in Round 13 of the 2004 Formula BMW USA Championship, moving ever closer to his first Formula BMW Championship. The season-long points leader held off a charge by teammate Jonathan Summerton to win the 15-lap contest by 1.284 seconds and now holds a 15 point lead heading into tomorrow's final round. Jonathan Summerton finished second, his sixth trip to the podium this season. James Hinchcliffe finished third and clinched the Rookie Championship. The young Canadian BMW Junior driver has led the Rookie points from Round 1 and has had a stellar season, winning three times and finishing out of the top-five only once. 15 points behind Wirth, he still has an outside chance at the overall Championship in tomorrow's Round 14 race. Overall, the top-five in the Championship are Wirth (189), Hinchcliffe (174), Summerton...
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  • FORMULA BMW USA - ROUND 14 - LAGUNA SECA RACE
    Created: Sunday, September 12, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    Andreas Wirth wins inaugural Formula BMW USA Championship. Monterey, Calif. - Sept. 12, 2004. Matt Jaskol (Team Autotecnica) put on a driving clinic at Laguna Seca Raceway today to win the final round of the 2004 Formula BMW USA Championship. Polesitter Jaskol led every lap of the 15-lap contest, setting the fastest race lap (1:28.748), and winning by nine seconds over Jonathan Summerton. The win was Jaskol's third of the season. Andreas Wirth finished third and clinched the inaugural Formula BMW USA Championship while James Hinchcliffe, second in the Championship, only finished 11th. Wirth's podium finish was his 11th of a great season that included four wins. He never finished out of the top-six. Wirth won the Championship with 201 points. Hinchcliffe is second (174), Summerton third (163), Jaskol fourth (161) and Billy Johnson fifth (88).The top-finishing Rookies in the race were Summerton (P2), Rahal (P5) and Sutherland (P7). James Hinchcliffe won the Rookie title with Summerton ...
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  • FORMULA BMW USA - ROUND 14 - LAGUNA SECA RACE
    Created: Sunday, September 12, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    Andreas Wirth wins inaugural Formula BMW USA Championship. Monterey, Calif. - Sept. 12, 2004. Matt Jaskol (Team Autotecnica) put on a driving clinic at Laguna Seca Raceway today to win the final round of the 2004 Formula BMW USA Championship. Polesitter Jaskol led every lap of the 15-lap contest, setting the fastest race lap (1:28.748), and winning by nine seconds over Jonathan Summerton. The win was Jaskol's third of the season. Andreas Wirth finished third and clinched the inaugural Formula BMW USA Championship while James Hinchcliffe, second in the Championship, only finished 11th. Wirth's podium finish was his 11th of a great season that included four wins. He never finished out of the top-six. Wirth won the Championship with 201 points. Hinchcliffe is second (174), Summerton third (163), Jaskol fourth (161) and Billy Johnson fifth (88)....
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  • ITALIAN GRAND PRIX - RACE, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004
    Created: Sunday, September 12, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    Weather: Overcast, drying up. Temp: Air 22°C, Track 26-28°C, Humidity 73-75 Monza (ITA). The BMW WilliamsF1 Team collected some more points today in the Italian Grand Prix, where Juan Pablo Montoya and Antonio Pizzonia finished in 5th and 7th positions respectively.Juan Pablo Montoya: 5th Chassis: FW26 05 Best time: 1:22.929 min (lap 32, 10th overall)I didn't have enough grip at the start and I lost one position to Alonso. My car was pretty good in both the first and the second stints when we were close to the cars in front and quite competitive. However, in the last stint the car became very difficult to drive. After the pit-stop I dropped from 3rd to 6th position and I could not keep up with the cars in front anymore because of a gearbox problem. Today we collected some more points, which is good, but you would expect a better finish when starting from the first row....
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  • WURTH NEW OFFICIAL SUPPLIER TO BMW WILLIAMSF1 TEAM
    Created: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    Munich/Monza, 9th September 2004. Assembly professional Würth is the latest official supplier to join the BMW WilliamsF1 Team. "Formula One is a leading international sport using leading-edge technology, and that makes it an ideal communications platform for our globally operating group," explains Dieter Münch, Head of Marketing and Advertising of Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG. "We look forward to working together with the BMW WilliamsF1 Team as an innovative partner." BMW Motorsport Director Dr Mario Theissen commented, "Ideally, sport sponsorships provide added potential for synergies in areas beyond marketing. As an assembly enterprise with a global reputation, the Würth Group is an excellent match."...
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  • ITALIAN GRAND PRIX, September 10th - 12th 2004, PREVIEW
    Created: Monday, September 06, 2004 Author: Jeff Seabrook
    The BMW WilliamsF1 Team travels to Monza next week for the Italian Grand Prix, and the last of the European rounds of the 2004 FIA Formula One World Championshp season. The FW26 demonstrated a promising level of competitiveness at last weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, and with further improvements on the car for Monza, the team is looking forward to translating the developments to points to consolidate the team's position in the Constructors' World Championship standings. Although Ralf Schumacher's recuperation continues well, the German driver's return to the cockpit is now expected after the Italian Grand Prix. Consequently, Antonio Pizzonia will once again deputise for Ralf following his strong performance in Spa....
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