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      06-08-2011, 06:49 AM   #1
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All set: BMW Motorsport gearing up for this weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours.

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The countdown is on to one of the most important and iconic races in the world: On Wednesday Team BMW Motorsport will be on track for the first time as it prepares for the Le Mans 24 Hours (FR), which starts at 15:00hrs on Saturday.

Anticipation ahead of the endurance classic at the “Circuit de la Sarthe” is rising every day among the drivers and team members. This year’s race also forms part of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup (ILMC). Following the one-two in the GT class at the 12-hour race in Sebring (US) and third at Spa-Francorchamps (BE), BMW Motorsport will go into the third round of the ILMC full of confidence.

However, team manager Charly Lamm’s (DE) team is expecting an exciting race. The field in the LM GTE class has great strength in depth, with a total of 28 cars racing in this category alone. The two BMW M3 GT cars will line up on Saturday with starting numbers 55 and 56.

Charly Lamm (Team Manager): “BMW Motorsport has made a good start to the ILMC season – and we obviously want to back that up in Le Mans. However, this event is not just any old race, but an absolute endurance classic. Le Mans has its own laws. We are well prepared, but there will be a few surprises again this year - as there are every year. This race has a very special appeal to everyone in the team.”

Augusto Farfus (car number 55): “I am happy to be back again in Le Mans this year. We have a good car, with which we should be able to challenge for a top result. As a driver you enjoy every moment of this event, and the fans’ enthusiasm is unique.”

Jörg Müller (car number 55): “It poured down on Sunday. You can really do without that during the race here in Le Mans, so I hope the weather remains stable. This event is really like a magnet for the fans. That is why it is always so special to line up here.”

Dirk Werner (car number 55): “Following last year's misfortune, I have a score to settle with Le Mans. Even the official test day on this circuit was great fun. We are now well prepared going into the crucial phase.”

Andy Priaulx (car number 56): “I think we should be much stronger this year than in 2010. The signs are good and our overall package is powerful. However, the same applies to our rivals. It will be a fantastic race.”

Dirk Müller (car number 56): “Last year I had the honour of driving the BMW M3 GT2 Art Car in Le Mans. Now we are back, and want to do better following the bad luck we had a year ago. Our victories in the American Le Mans Series have given me a lot of confidence going into the race.”

Joey Hand (car number 56): “Ever since I found out I would be racing in Le Mans, I have hardly been able to wait for the race to get started. The spectacle at this event is simply sensational. This year has already been fantastic for me, with victories in Daytona, Sebring and Long Beach. Long may it continue that way.”



Schedule for the 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours.

Wednesday, 8th June, 16:00 – 20:00: Free practice

Wednesday, 8th June, 22:00 – 24:00: Qualifying 1

Thursday, 9th June: Interview opportunity with BMW Motorsport Directors Mario Theissen and Jens Marquardt in BMW Motorsport Hospitality

In German: 14:00 – 14:25

In English: 14:25 – 14:50

Thursday, 9th June, 19:00 – 21:00: Qualifying 2

Thursday, 9th June, 22:00 – 24:00: Qualifying 3

Friday, 10th June, 10:00 – 10:30: Interview opportunity with Team Manager Charly Lamm in BMW Motorsport Hospitality

Friday, 10th June, 15:00 – 16:00: Interview opportunity with Augusto Farfus, Jörg Müller and Dirk Werner in BMW Motorsport Hospitality

Friday, 10th June, 16:00 – 17:00: Interview opportunity with Andy Priaulx, Dirk Müller and Joey Hand in BMW Motorsport Hospitality

Friday, 10th June, 18:00 – 20:00: Drivers’ parade in town centre

Saturday, 11th June, 09:00 – 09:45: Warm-up

Saturday, 11th June, 15:00: Start of Le Mans 24 Hours

Sunday, 12th June, 15:00: End of race

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Whoo Hoo! This race should be really exciting!
Anyone else going to watch?
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It would have been helpful if whoever wrote that article had been smart enough to specify the time zone.
In any case, it looks like this will overlap with F1. I'll try to watch both, but am also traveling so it won't be easy. Hope the TV coverage is better this year in the US, but I doubt it.
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Hope Eurosport is covering it, and hopefully there are some good livestreams on the internet
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Anybody know when and where it will air or if it would be on espn-3 or speed or something???
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Anybody know when and where it will air or if it would be on espn-3 or speed or something???
Definitely on Speed on Sat and Sunday at various times off & on ALL day & night.
http://www.speedtv.com/schedule/


The question is, where can we watch practice and qualifying online?
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Times are EST I believe:

TV: SPEED, 8:30-11:30 a.m. ET; 3:30-8 p.m. ET; 11 p.m.-9:30 a.m. ET (Sunday)
STREAMING: SPEED.com, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ET; 8-11 p.m. ET

Yeah I plan on watching as much as I can!
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Eurosport in about 10mins, live from circuit de la Sarthe, 30mins Tomorrow same time on Eurosport and later that evening qualification live.

Eurosport HD now, great watching it in HD
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Practice 1 ends with the BMWs 1 and 2 in GTE PRO!

55 BMW Motorsport - Farfus A. 3:59.028
56 BMW Motorsport - Priaulx A. 3:59.414
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I will be there on location! Together with the BMW Motorsport team... friday till sunday very very exciting... Invitation of BMW the Netherlands... will be in and around the pitch and paddock....

Will take some photo's and post them around here...
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What's up with the wheels? Are they for aero or cooling the brakes? Very interesting. Also P1 in Q1!
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I will be there on location! Together with the BMW Motorsport team... friday till sunday very very exciting... Invitation of BMW the Netherlands... will be in and around the pitch and paddock....

Will take some photo's and post them around here...
Geluksvogel! Have fun!
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I will watch last 3 laps with M3 in first place. No need to waste time watching entire race. U, I & everyone knows BMW will win.
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Geluksvogel! Have fun!
Enorme geluksvogel....

It's by the way an arrangement of the BMW members club, are you member? didn't you get the invitation?

Groet,

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There's a free iPhone app available now from lemans.org,

http://www.lemans.org/en/races/24h/u...ble_3983.html#


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Enorme geluksvogel....

It's by the way an arrangement of the BMW members club, are you member? didn't you get the invitation?

Groet,

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No member, is that BMW club Nederland?
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Crap, BMW #56 just crashed into the tires.
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Crap, BMW #56 just crashed into the tires.
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Crap, BMW #56 just crashed into the tires.
how bad???

fixable???
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There's a free iPhone app available now from lemans.org,

http://www.lemans.org/en/races/24h/u...ble_3983.html#




No member, is that BMW club Nederland?
It's the BMW Privilige club... I get now and then spam from them... it's free...
Not sure if all BMW owners get a membership... I have a 335... they have offers like training, races etc now and then....


Not good for car 56....
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how bad???

fixable???
Yup it's fixable, quite some damage though.

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It's the BMW Privilige club... I get now and then spam from them... it's free...
Not sure if all BMW owners get a membership... I have a 335... they have offers like training, races etc now and then....


Not good for car 56....
Oh, yeah I have that too, also get invites from my dealer every now and then just no Le Mans yet lol.
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It will alright! Factory is just right there!
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