Legendary BMW M1 Procar Collection Is Making One other Comeback
The long-lasting M1 Procar collection returns for another time as a part of the DTM weekend at Norisring.
Along with the legendary race vehicles, spectactors will get to see drivers like Hans-Joachim Caught, Marc Surer, Harald Grohs and Jan Lammers in motion.
Again in 1980, Hans-Joachim Caught gained the Procar race at Norisring forward of Jan Lammers and Marc Surer, and all three legends might be reunited this weekend. The Procar Revival will consist of 4 races on all three occasion days, together with proper earlier than every of the 2 DTM races.
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“I’m actually wanting ahead to the revival of the BMW M1 Procar collection,” mentioned Caught. “The mixture of the six quickest Method 1 drivers and funky privateers hasn’t been seen since.”
“Then there may be the distinctive sound of the BMW M1. That’s distinctive to this present day. I simply need to benefit from the experience. It actually doesn’t matter to me whether or not I end second, third or fourth. I need to drive the automobile, hear it and expertise it. I’ve gained sufficient races in my life,” Caught added.
The BMW M1 Procar Championship was initially launched again in 1979 as a assist racing collection for the European races of the F1 championship. The six quickest F1 drivers from the Friday apply competed with worldwide privateers in equivalent M1 race vehicles, giving the crowds some spectacular and thrilling races.
The Procar Revival will happen at Norisring from July 5 to July 7, bringing out 14 M1 race vehicles which might be powered by a 470hp three.5-liter straight-six engine.
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