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      01-25-2017, 10:02 AM   #1
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BMW M6 GT3 to Celebrate Race Debut at the Bathurst 12 Hour

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Munich. On 5th February, the legendary Mount Panorama Circuit will host one of the most spectacular races in Australia. The starting field of 61 cars at the Bathurst 12 Hour will include four BMW M6 GT3s.

The two race cars from BMW Team SRM will be accompanied by one BMW M6 GT3 from the Marc GT team. Walkenhorst Motorsport is also competing in the 12-hour race, with one car. The #99 BMW M6 GT3 will be sporting a custom BMW Motorsport Junior Programme livery to officially commemorate a special anniversary: this season, the talent promotion programme for young racing drivers celebrates its 40th birthday. The legendary BMW Junior Team – also known as the “Wild Riders Ltd.” – debuted in 1977. BMW works driver Jörg Müller (GER) will be at the wheel of the #99 car, as will the two BMW Motorsport Juniors Ricky Collard (GBR) and Nico Menzel (GER).

BMW Motorsport is sending some well-known DTM drivers “Down Under” to support the teams. Marco Wittmann (GER) and Timo Glock (GER) will be competing at the legendary Mount Panorama Circuit.

Wittmann will be racing in the Bathurst 12 Hour for BMW Team SRM. He had already completed testing on this circuit in Bathurst for the same team back in November. He will share driving duties in the number 60 BMW M6 GT3 with team manager Steve Richards (NZL) and Mark Winterbottom (AUS), the 2015 V8 Supercars champion.

Glock will compete in the classic endurance race in the number 7 car for BMW Team SRM. He will be joined by Australian motorsport legends Mark Skaife, Russell Ingall and Tony Longhurst. Australia is not unfamiliar territory for Glock: as a Formula 1 driver, he competed in the Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne on five occasions. However, the Bathurst 12 Hour will be the first race at the Mount Panorama Circuit for both Glock and Wittmann.

Marc GT will be represented by Chaz Mostert, Morgan Haber and Max Twigg (all AUS). Accompanied by Richards, Twigg completed the 2016 Australian GT Championship season in a BMW M6 GT3 for BMW Team SRM.

The 6.213-kilometre Mount Panorama Circuit is situated approx. 200 kilometres west of Sydney. The drivers have to overcome gradients of 16 percent. So far, BMW has claimed overall victory twice: in 2007 and 2010. The 2017 race will take place on Sunday 5th February at 5:45hrs local time. The winner will be crowned 12 hours later.

Quotes ahead of the Bathurst 12 Hour:

Marco Wittmann (BMW Team SRM, #60 BMW M6 GT3):

“Of course, it’s fantastic to be opening the racing year with a classic event like the Bathurst 12 Hour. I had the chance to get to know the circuit a bit better when testing for BMW Team SRM in November. But this is my first race in Bathurst. All I hear from my Australian team-mates is what a gigantic event this is. I am really motivated and I’m looking forward to finally getting started.”

Timo Glock (BMW Team SRM, #7 BMW M6 GT3):

“Bathurst will be a double debut for me. I will be at the wheel of the BMW M6 GT3 in a race for the very first time, and this will be my first time at the Mount Panorama Circuit. I am really looking forward to the event. The Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne was my favourite race when I was a Formula 1 driver. It’s great to be racing ‘Down Under’ after a few years away. The circuit is legendary. I am ready for this new challenge.”

Jörg Müller (Walkenhorst Motorsport, #99 BMW M6 GT3):

“Up to now, I’ve only watched the Bathurst 12 Hour on the live stream. I think it is one of the great GT3 races. So I’m really looking forward to finally taking part. I will be racing with the two BMW Motorsport Juniors Ricky and Nico – those boys are super fast. They have done a great job every time we have raced together in the past. I have never been to Australia before, so I’ll be going there a few days earlier to take a look at Sydney.”

Nico Menzel (Walkenhorst Motorsport, #99 BMW M6 GT3):

“I gained some experience at the wheel of the BMW M6 GT3 during the last VLN season – the Nordschleife is the best, and the toughest, way to get to know a car. Now the long winter break is over and I have just finished my high school exams, so I am really looking forward to an Australian adventure. Racing in Bathurst is a real highlight at this stage in my career."

Ricky Collard (Walkenhorst Motorsport, #99 BMW M6 GT3):

“It is a dream to be able to compete in the BMW M6 GT3 in Bathurst. The location of this circuit is just fantastic. I have not yet raced in the BMW M6 GT3. Nonetheless, I hope that I can help the team with my speed.”

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The Bathurst 12Hr is one of the most amazing race ever with an epic track, great GT cars (Lamborghini, Ferrari, Audi, McLaren, Nissan, Mercedes, now BMW etc...) and always unpredictable and close racing (because of the difficulty of the track, changing weather etc...)

A must see for any racing car enthusiast!

I believe you can live stream it here: http://www.usagoals.net/motorsports.html

Date and times:

Qualifying: Saturday, February 4: 10:40 to 11:40 Australian standard eastern time. US time: Friday, 3 February 2017 at 6:40:00 pm (eastern), Europe (Paris): Saturday, 4 February 2017 at 12:40 am

Top 10 Shoot-out: 15:40-16:25. US Time: Friday, 3 February 2017 at 11:40 pm (Eastern)

Race: Sunday, February 5, 5:45 - 17:45. US Time: Saturday, 4 February 2017 at 1:45 pm - Sunday, 5 February 2017 at 1:45 am. Europe (France): Saturday, 4 February 2017 at 7:45pm - Sunday, 5 February 2017 at 7:45 am
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Only a few days to go before this great event. I can't wait to be trackside!!
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2 M6 GT3 in the top 3 in the shootout qualification, just beaten by a Ferrari 488 GT3 for pole position! An amazing result for BMW for such a difficult track!!! Marco Wittmann #60 in 3rd and Chaz Mostert #90 in 2nd place! BMW in front of Audi, MB, Aston Martin, Porsche, Bentley....
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Well the race has started, about an hour ago, and the M6 is currently leading.

Unfortunately Chad Mostert has just clipped the back of a Porsche and will probably get a penalty.

Early days but looking good!

http://www.bathurst12hour.com.au
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Wow, what a great track. Freaking fast. I loved the shots from the ground cameras as the cars flew by.
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