Munich, Germany – Finally, BMW puts an end to all the speculations growing around media about it’s return to DTM race. BMW has confirmed that it will return to DTM from 2012 onwards. BMW released this statement during the DTM race weekend at the Hockenheimring. This move is first time after it’s departure from DTM way back in 1994.

Munich, Germany – Finally, BMW puts an end to all the speculations growing around media about it’s return to DTM race. BMW has confirmed that it will return to DTM from 2012 onwards.

BMW released this statement during the DTM race weekend at the Hockenheimring. This move is first time after it’s departure from DTM way back in 1994.

Munich, Germany – Finally, BMW puts an end to all the speculations growing around media about it’s return to DTM race. BMW has confirmed that it will return to DTM from 2012 onwards.

BMW released this statement during the DTM race weekend at the Hockenheimring. This move is first time after it’s departure from DTM way back in 1994.

Dr Klaus Draeger, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG with responsibility for development, says: “The return of BMW to the DTM is a fundamental part of the restructuring of our motorsport activities. With its increased commitment to production car racing, BMW is returning to its roots. The race track is the perfect place to demonstrate the impressive sporting characteristics of our vehicles against our core competitors in a high-powered environment. The DTM is the ideal stage on which to do this.”

Hans Werner Aufrecht, 1st  Chairman of the Board of ITR e.V. (DTM commercial rights holder and promoter): “We welcome the decision by BMW to enter the DTM from 2012. This is a further milestone for the future of our popular racing series, and proves that our efforts over the past few years have paid off. We laid the foundation for this in conjunction with the DMSB and the existing DTM manufacturers, namely Audi and Mercedes-Benz. Thus I would like to heartily thank all parties. I am personally looking forward to again seeing the three premium  brands of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz competing against each other on the race track. Our fans have waited a long time for this.”

The intention is to use the BMW M3 as the basic DTM vehicle, a car that has enjoyed unique successes in the field of touring and sports car racing in the past. All the best BMW!

source :  http://www.dkszone.net/bmw-confirms-return-dtm-2012