Munich. As part of the DTM weekend at the
Norisring (GER), the legendary BMW M1 Procar series is making
a comeback. Numerous iconic drivers such as Hans-Joachim Stuck
(GER), Marc Surer (SUI), Harald Grohs (GER) and Jan Lammers (NED)
will be involved.
Thrilling battles for position between Formula 1 drivers and
international privateers in identical BMW M1 cars made every race in
the series, launched 40 years ago, a spectacular event. On the
Nuremberg street circuit, 14 of the 470 hp mid-engine sports cars
built according to Group 4 regulations will revive the passion of the
Procar series founded specifically for the racetrack debut of the BMW M1.
“I’m really looking forward to the revival of the BMW M1 Procar
series,” said Stuck. “The combination of the six fastest Formula 1
drivers and cool privateers hasn’t been seen since. Then there is the
unique sound of the BMW M1. That is unique to this day. I just want to
enjoy the ride. It really doesn’t matter to me whether I finish
second, third or fourth. I want to drive the car, hear it and
experience it. I’ve won enough races in my life.”
To mark the occasion of the Procar Revival, BMW Group Classic has
lined up numerous acclaimed drivers to return to the BMW M1 cockpit.
In the 1980 Procar race at the Norisring Hans-Joachim Stuck won ahead
of Jan Lammers and Marc Surer – all three legends will be reunited in
Nuremberg this weekend. Also lining up will be Harald Grohs, who won
the first ever race in the DTM 35 years ago at Zolder in Belgium, with
a BMW 635 CSi.
The crowd can look forward to a total of four appearances by the
Procar races on all three event days, including right before each of
the two DTM races.