The track was wet throughout march 2nd, so Robert Kubica focussed mainly on setup training. They were, however, able to collect the first data feedback for the BMW Sauber F1 car in the wet, so this was valuable.
By March 3rd, the track had started to dry out. In the morning it was still damp, so Kubica was back at the set-up work with the BMW Sauber F1.09 running on wet tires. They took a lunch break and continued the program development on a dry track. The main focus of the track day was evaluating different solutions for the car’s aerodynamic set ups. Kubica was able to complete 98 laps during the day, even though a faulty engine sensor paused them mid-afternoon.
“Overall it was a good day”, Kubica said after completing his third day of testing in Jerez. “We were able to make up some of the time we lost yesterday when rain meant we had to change our schedule. I started on extreme wet tyres, changed to wet tyres and finally drove slick tyres. Together with the various different set-up solutions I tried that helped me get an even better feeling for the car.”
source: BMW Motorsport News
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The BMW Sauber F1 team was at it again in the south of Spain today, crushing the test track with their Sauber F1 car. They were testing out the new Bridgestone tires that were built to 2010 specs. The BMW Sauber team will be giving feedback to Bridgestone on how to improve the tire’s handling capabilities. Robert Kubica lapped the 4 and a half KM Jerez Race Track 47 times, but the day was cut short because a wave of drizzle rolled in. The team swapped out to rain tires and began simulating race starts.
Some early-morning engine changes were made as a precautionary measure because the engine sensors were firing, but there weren’t any problems throughout the day.
Several red flags interrupted racing during the day, Robert Kubica mentioned that he expects a busy 2nd day.
source: BMW Motorsport News
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I posted a little while back about the Debut of the BMW M3 GT2 - and here are some fantastic pictures of the BMW Racing Machine.
BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team M3 GT2 Released in Chicago
Front angle picture of the M3 GT2 at its debut
Rear angle view of the M3 GT2 on stage at the Chicago Auto Show
BMW Rahal Letterman M3 GT2
BMW Rahal Letterman Racing M3 GT2
Front View of the BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team's all new M3 GT2
I have high hopes for this new M3 GT2 race car. BMW has always dominated the racing scene with their M3 going back well into the early 1980’s. Their record should continue with a car as might as this one, based on the e92 BMW M3. The previous M3 GT car was lighting fast and is highly decorated.
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The “International Engine of the Year Award” is a big deal as far as bragging rights go in this industry. Think of it like the Academy Awards for engines. However, instead of members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voting, you have 62 renowned motoring journalists, from 30 countries, casting ballots for their favorite fossil fuel burner.
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International Engine of the Year
2008 Engine of the Year Nominees
Also worth noting - the beautiful high-revving 3.2 liter S54 engine in the e46 M3 won the contest in 2001, 2002, and 2003!
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