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BMW M3 GTS officially announced

BMW M3 GTS officially announced

5 November 2009 | 0 commentsBMW M3 GTS is ready to hit the market in spring 2010. The new lightweight model GTS is based on BMW M3 Coup?. The car is mainly hand-built by the most skilled craftsmen at BMW M GmbH. M3 GTS is entirely focused on motosport and the modifications comprise engine, gearbox, suspension and the body of the car. The interior is also slightly changed. BMW M3 GTS is prepared mainly for Clubsport events on the track ... Keep Reading ››
Race Retro Announces 2010 Dates And Alfa Romeo Celebrations

Race Retro Announces 2010 Dates And Alfa Romeo Celebrations

4 August 2009 | 0 commentsOrganiser Live Promotions has announced that Race Retro, the international historic motorsport show, will be held from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th March 2010, returning to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. After its extremely successful first year as owners, Live has also chosen the Alfa Romeo as its celebrated marque as the Italian manufacturer celebrates its centenary year. And to give club members and owners the chance to be included in the celebrations, Hall 4 will become ... Keep Reading ››
Supreme Performance, Exclusive Style: The BMW M3 Edition Models

Supreme Performance, Exclusive Style: The BMW M3 Edition Models

29 May 2009 | 0 commentsPowerful, aesthetic design, supreme performance and exclusive style - the unique characteristics of the BMW M3 are now available in highly attractive Edition Models focusing on the most outstanding highlights of these outstanding cars. Based on the BMW M3 Coupé, the M3 Edition Models offer a choice of no less than four highly individual cars boasting perfectly harmonised modifications in body design and interior features as well as special light-alloy wheels and an even lower ... Keep Reading ››
Formula Two relaunches on Avon Tyres

Formula Two relaunches on Avon Tyres

4 March 2009 | 0 commentsAvon Tyres has been unveiled as the official tyre supplier for the FIA Formula Two Championship, which re-launches in 2009 after a 25-year absence from motorsport. The championship, which will feature 24 identical cars designed by the Williams F1 team, has been created as the ultimate feeder category for Formula One, while still being affordable for aspiring young drivers. Sixteen races will take place at eight circuits ... Keep Reading ››
BMW and MotorSport Vision

BMW and MotorSport Vision

24 February 2009 | 0 commentsM is the most powerful and evocative letter in the BMW alphabet. The character that denotes BMW’s motorsport history and its prowess in developing road-going sports cars now enters a new chapter in its history. In a first for BMW UK, the marque has teamed up with MotorSport Vision (MSV) to offer a package of high octane ‘M’ car thrills on ... Keep Reading ››
BMW Motorrad’s new challenge

BMW Motorrad’s new challenge

17 February 2009 | 1 commentThe 2009 Superbike World Championship promises to be more exciting than ever, with BMW Motorrad Motorsport making its debut in the ultra-competi­tive series and taking on no less than six other manufacturers, four Japanese and two European. Although this is BMW's first attempt in World Superbikes, their racing heritage goes back 86 years, starting with their R 32 motorcycle in 1923. Since then BMWs have raced successfully on the Isle of Man and at ... Keep Reading ››
Science Minister To Promote 1,000mph Lsr Car Project

Science Minister To Promote 1,000mph Lsr Car Project

7 January 2009 | 0 commentsThe Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) has invited Lord Drayson, Minister of State for Science and Innovation and bio fuel Aston Martin racer, to use the platform of the Autosport International Show at the NEC, Birmingham (January 8-12) to champion the 1,000mph BLOODHOUND SSC World Land Speed Record project. He will explain its relevance to the UK motorsport industry at this time and its primary aim of inspiring young people to ... Keep Reading ››
Volkswagen Team Ready For Its Toughest ‘Dakar’ Test

Volkswagen Team Ready For Its Toughest ‘Dakar’ Test

2 December 2008 | 0 commentsThe world’s greatest motorsporting challenge, the Dakar Rally, switches continents to South America next month after 29 editions of the event in Africa, and four TDI-powered Volkswagen Race Touaregs will be at the Buenos Aires startline on 3 January to help make history. Fifteen competitive legs will take the ‘Dakar’ drivers through Argentina and Chile – ... Keep Reading ››
Podium finish for young British team at Spa 24 Hours

Podium finish for young British team at Spa 24 Hours

5 August 2008 | 0 commentsUK-based Gigawave MotorSport has clinched a podium finish in one of the toughest races in the world, the Total Spa 24 Hours. The Gigawave MotorSport DBR9 finished third overall in what was the young team’s fifth ever race, the only Aston Martin to complete the 24-hour endurance ... Keep Reading ››
New Renault Fleet for Motorsport Vision Circuits

New Renault Fleet for Motorsport Vision Circuits

5 June 2008 | 0 commentsFor the fourth consecutive year, MotorSport Vision has teamed up with Renault for the French manufacturer and Formula 1 constructor to supply driving experience and race meeting support vehicles to MSV venues. The new fleet, which was unveiled this week, includes fourteen New Twingo GTs for MotorSport Vision's innovative YoungDrive experience.  The Twingo is Renault’s all-new small car launched at the end of last year and will give youngsters ... Keep Reading ››
Max Mosley – Statement from BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen

Max Mosley – Statement from BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen

4 June 2008 | 1 commentBMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen: “The relevant bodies of the FIA have passed a vote of confidence in Max Mosley, which means he will see out his term of office as President of the FIA, ending in October 2009. We respect this decision, which was made by the delegates in full knowledge of the facts. It is important now for everyone concerned to turn their undivided attention back to ... Keep Reading ››