BMW M1 Procar Revival Thread

[Bartek Sikorski]

BMW has announced that the legendary M1 Procar series will return for a one-time curtain call in support of the upcoming German Grand Prix at Hockenheim on July 19-20. The series originally ran in fields of 20 in support of the 1979 and 1980 European Grands Prix. Fifteen young aspiring drivers would face off against the five fastest F1 drivers from that Friday's practice session in homologated M1s. The only mid-engined BMW sportscar was originally unveiled thirty years ago and retains a cult status among enthusiasts, to which BMW recently paid tribute to with the M1 Homage.
According to BMW Motorsport director Mario Theissen – also head of the BMW Sauber F1 team – "Just a mention of the M1 Procar series today still triggers an enthusiastic reaction. This revival serves as a thank you to the fans." This year's revival will feature many of the original drivers who campaigned the M1s in the original Procar series, including Jacques Laffite, Christian Danner, Marc Surer, Dieter Quester, Harald Grohs, Prince Leopold of Bavaria, Jochen Neerpasch, and Frank Stella. Follow the jump for the full press release, and check out the images in the galleries below for a trip down memory pit-lane.


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[Sunny]

Hmmm, at the German GP? Wonder how that plays with what MB has planned? And also wonder if they put the new concept on track.

[BMW///MPower]

I wish I could be there, ever since I was I kid I loved the M1 very much . A BMW dealer near my home town has got one, in white but unfortunately it's not the procar version but the standard one. I hope a video will be made of that race, so whoever will attend the german GP, hint, hint

[PanterroR]

Originally Posted by Sunny

Wonder how that plays with what MB has planned?

What do they plan? Sorry, i've probably missed that.

[Sunny]

Originally Posted by Tycoon

What do they plan? Sorry, i've probably missed that.

I read they plan on revealing the SL BS at the German GP.

[PanterroR]

Oh really? That would be awesome!

Thanks.

[shonguiz]

They are playing too much with this car, it's strange that they are supposed to not planning anything related to it.

[S'Pimp]

an absolutly amazing, fascinating (PORNO ) car!
some pics of the event

[Giannis]

This is history!

[gokartmozart]

Lauda wins first BMW M1 Procar Revival race

Great photos in online article/race report. I know Hans Stuck would have won it if he had competed!

(Crossposted in BMW Lounge, but it seems a little quiet there... and no motorsports forum either, so there!)

[dr Dunkel]

So, a M1 procar revival race and a M1 hommage...

[jack]

lauda stated later on, that bmw indended to make a fake(just for promotions) race. the drivers were told not to take the car to the limits. the car in the pole was ment to be the leader for the others, they shouldn't over take him. but lauda said that he loves the car and had to make a real race out of it, because he couldn't stand just following the others.

[S'Pimp]

and Marc Surer stated, that he let Lauda win the race.

[S'Pimp]

a few pics from today

[S'Pimp]

BMW Show at German F1GP in Hockenheim with M1 Procar, BMW Turbo, M1 Hommage & M1 Streetcar

[BMW///MPower]

One of the most fantastic BMW race car ever built IMO, thanks for the high res pics!

[shonguiz]

[S'Pimp]

old pic from workshop "how to create an art-car"

paintmaster himself


detail: with original Werks-Overall

[Bartek Sikorski]

BMW M1 Procar race celebrates 30th Anniversary of the M1

Those in attendance at the German Grand Prix this past weekend were also treated to a revival of the M1 Procar series that originally raced in support of the F1 schedule in 1979 and 1980. The original series featured the five fastest F1 drivers in the Friday practice session in addition to another 15 cars with up and coming drivers behind the wheel. The M1 Procars, which were featured in races both on Saturday and Sunday, were piloted by some of the most famous names in motorsports including three-time F1 champion Niki Lauda who took the lead early and kept it until the end.
Gallery: BMW M1 Procar Series Revival at Hockenheim

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