Since 2014, BMW Motorsport has provided customers with a
cost-effective entry level car and an interesting platform in the
form of the BMW M235i Racing and its own Cup class. This has become
a real model for success and will feature in the next championship
in 2018 – once again with the support of tyre partner Dunlop.
“Customer racing is a central pillar in the BMW Motorsport
programme – and the BMW M235i Racing has proved to be the perfect
entry-level model for motorsport since 2014,” said BMW Motorsport
Director Jens Marquardt. “We are delighted to see the BMW M235i
Racing Cup class on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife once again next
season and to follow the battles for position that are always
top-class and thrilling. The fact that up to 20 cars have regularly
lined up on the starting grid in recent years confirms that we made
the right decision to introduce this Cup class. The consistently
high number of starters in the previous four years proves that the
BMW M235i Racing has an optimum cost-benefit ratio. Now, we are
looking forward to another year, which we will take on in
collaboration with the drivers, teams and our long-standing tyre
partner Dunlop.”
The BMW M235i Racing Cup class will compete at all VLN events,
as well as at the 24 Hours Nürburgring. Only the VLN results will
count towards the overall standings for the drivers, teams,
gentleman drivers and juniors.
The best-placed drivers and teams will receive valuable material
and cash prizes after each race, and at the end of the season. The
BMW M235i Racing now also enjoys success in many other race series
around the world.