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19 Jul 2008, 19:17 (Ref:2254042)
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BMW M1 Procar Series Returns - Niki Lauda Wins !
Sorry if this thread is a duplicate or in the wrong place, i wasn't sure where to put it. Feel free to move if neccesary.
Anyway this awesome series that used to support Grand Prix's returned as a one off special at Hockenheim. These cars look absolutely awesome, and it would be good to see them or something similar (like that speedcar series) supporting Grand Prix's. Danner and Klien are the other drivers i am aware of who took part, not sure who else, i can't find much about it online. I think theres a second race tomorrow, anyone know if theres any tv coverage ? Little bit more about it here: http://www.autosport.com/news/grapevine.php/id/69269 
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19 Jul 2008, 19:24 (Ref:2254047)
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Lauda wins. Class remains class, no matter what, it would seem.
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19 Jul 2008, 19:28 (Ref:2254051)
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Theres an ad at the top of the page
links to BMW Sauber. there isn't much there though Last edited by mattt; 19 Jul 2008 at 19:30. |
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19 Jul 2008, 22:14 (Ref:2254139)
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I ran a 'retrospective'story on speedhunters.com earlier in the week on the M1. Found some cool pics on the BMW media site.
I'll post some more pics up from the races, but it wont be until Monday. |
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20 Jul 2008, 01:35 (Ref:2254194)
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if anyone finds out who was in which car, post it here. Strangely the BMW site doesnt carry this basic info!
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20 Jul 2008, 08:12 (Ref:2254315)
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Yes, it is great to see the fast little Austrian back behind the wheel, I am sure that his commentatorrole at the German RTL broadcaaster, did not miss any of it - three time worldchampion
 Seriously, I am also sad to discover the total lack of coverage, of this magnificient event. Those M1 Procar racers are really good stuff for the crowd, and I am sure the old hands are happy to be back in that firebreathing M1 Please feel free to upload any information or pictures, guy
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20 Jul 2008, 10:54 (Ref:2254389)
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I was privileged to watch the M1 Procar series twice in period....at Monaco and Brands GP circuit!
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20 Jul 2008, 11:12 (Ref:2254395)
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Here is a bit of info
"Television commentator Christian Danner was scuffling with Lauda at the front of the field - "But in the end I deferred to the World Champion," joked the ex-Formula One driver, "partly because I was being distracted by my co-driver Tim Malzer, who wouldn't stop talking about cooking."" http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/7/8115.html Last edited by Aslak Vind; 20 Jul 2008 at 11:15. |
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20 Jul 2008, 18:41 (Ref:2254731)
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From what I've read Danner was driving the car with Regazzoni on the windscreen, Lauda was obviously in the one with his name on it.
There are some photos on motorsport.com http://www.motorsport.com/photos/sel...Tribute&Y=2008 |
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20 Jul 2008, 18:51 (Ref:2254738)
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Thank you for the link, chocmonster7
God I love those cars, and God I love the idea of this revival. The M1 Procar is a monster of a car, would love to see it manhandled by those legends - Jochen Neerpasch is 72 !! I used to cover GP Masters, and loved every minute of it. This is more or less the same And then there is the history of the car; designed in a hurry by Lamborghini, who then went bust. BMW had to break in and get the tools, before it was sold as scrap metal. Then they had to build it in GRP, and by the time it came out, there was an oilcrisis.. But it is here, and its gorgous
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21 Jul 2008, 02:02 (Ref:2254968)
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Anyone knows the result for 2nd race?
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21 Jul 2008, 05:09 (Ref:2255019)
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Nothing release yet, although one shot I've seen suggests Neopach might have won it.
Anyway, as promised, quite a few images added to a gallery piece I did for another site. HERE. (link to more pics in a retrospective post at the end). Enjoy |
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21 Jul 2008, 06:12 (Ref:2255033)
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Frank Stella (who painted the BMW 320 Turbo Art Car) was the passenger in Neerpasch's Warhol Art Car accord to this.
They also mention Marc Surer, Lacques Laffite, Dieter Quester, Harald Grohs, and Prince Leopold as drivers. Last edited by The359; 21 Jul 2008 at 06:17. |
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21 Jul 2008, 10:30 (Ref:2255194)
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Thanks for the photos Andy!
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21 Jul 2008, 10:56 (Ref:2255207)
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Brilliant pics , thanks . Shame Lauda won though !!!
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21 Jul 2008, 13:09 (Ref:2255287)
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Love the pics, whatever happened to truly great racing liveries like that?
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21 Jul 2008, 13:30 (Ref:2255304)
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Yes, I know
Btw: I do not believe Lafitte took part in the end |
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22 Jul 2008, 08:43 (Ref:2255740)
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Fantastic!
Niki Lauda and Marc Surer ran did they? I saw the ad link on front page and thought eh??? Is it going to be some silly stunt where the F1 car starts half a lap behind the M1 to see who gets across the line first??!! Heard the cars on that link to the website for first time, lovely sound. They look pretty rapid. I also hope something similar comes back very soon, it's been rumoured many times and despite Speedcar getting some name drivers in I'm not sure it will be that series. Needs to be a supercar or derivative of it with old pro against some of the current guys (if their bloody contracts allow it!) |
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22 Jul 2008, 22:49 (Ref:2256238)
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Be nice to see something like this follow the LMS around as a support race ..... was going to mention a Porsche cup type thing but fear has pointed me away , by the Fiat mafia !!! 
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22 Jul 2008, 23:14 (Ref:2256248)
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why not put them in some new M6's? or M3s?
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22 Jul 2008, 23:19 (Ref:2256251)
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How about a Spyker cup !!!
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Great to see them M1's at speed again. Some folks made the M1 procar available for the GTR2 sim game too,lately. It drives great and sounds stunning. I only ever saw one of these cars in real anger when it passed us on the long straight at the Nordschleife. What a beautifull beast it is... |
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26 Jul 2008, 13:37 (Ref:2258136)
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Has anyone managed to find the full results from both 'races' yet?
Article and some more pics here: http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/maga...0.asp?id=13848 |
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26 Jul 2008, 16:09 (Ref:2258189)
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nothing on the press site, which is a shame. Just the press release from race one (without results) which many sites used
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