[Boss330]

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The new BMW M6 GT3 took all places on the podium in todays 4 hour long distance VLN race at Nurburgring. The Schubert team finished first and second while the Walkenhorst team finished third.

BMW Press Release:

First win for the new BMW M6 GT3 – one-two-three result at dress rehearsal for the 24-hour race at the Nurburgring

Nürburgring (DE), 14th May 2016. The BMW M6 GT3 has been representing BMW in GT sport events on racetracks around the world since January 2016 – and has now been rewarded with a first victory. After four hours of the third race in the VLN Endurance Championship at the Nürburgring (DE), the BMW works supported number 31 Schubert Motorsport car crossed the line in first place. BMW Motorsport Junior Jesse Krohn (FI), who had claimed pole position in qualifying, and his team-mates Jörg Müller (DE) and Marco Wittmann (DE) ensured that the dress rehearsal for the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, which will take place on the Nordschleife on 28th/29th May, was a total success. They also made history for BMW Motorsport as the first winners in the BMW M6 GT3.

The BMW M6 GT3 also finished in second and third positions. The number 39 Schubert Motorsport car, which competed in a special design for the first time to mark the 100th birthday celebrations for the BMW Group and the BMW brand, finished in second place. John Edwards (US), Lucas Luhr (DE) and Martin Tomczyk (DE) shared driving duties. Third place went to the number 36 Walkenhorst Motorsport car, driven by Tom Blomqvist (GB), Victor Bouveng (SE) and Christian Krognes (NO). The team’s number 35 second car was unable to compete in the race due to a collision in qualifying.

Thanks to such good results in these preparatory races, four BMW M6 GT3s have already claimed their places in Top 30 qualifying for the 24-hour race. Both Schubert Motorsport cars are already sure of taking part, as are one car from ROWE Racing and one from Walkenhorst Motorsport.

Reactions to the third VLN race:

Torsten Schubert (Schubert Motorsport Team Principal): “This win was just reward for the hard work put in by my team over the last few days. We gave our all to give the cars the best preparation for the 24-hour-race and everything went well today. I think it was good to test what speed we can reach in racing trim. Being the first team to win a race in the BMW M6 GT3 is a special honour for us.”

Jesse Krohn (number 31, Schubert Motorsport): “I did not realise that this was the first ever win for the BMW M6 GT3. It is great to be a part of this triumph and it makes me very proud. I put in a great lap in qualifying, which was good enough for pole position. We took this performance into the race and were able to secure the win. We hit all our targets this weekend and prepared for the 24-hour race in the best possible way.”

Martin Tomczyk (number 39, Schubert Motorsport): “It’s always a great feeling for a driver to be standing on the podium – even if that was not the priority for us in this preparatory race. We wanted to prepare as well as possible for the highlight of the season in two weeks. That includes seeing just what the car can do, so we have shown just what is possible with the BMW M6 GT3. We are looking forward to measuring our performance against the competition in the 24-hour race.”

Tom Blomqvist (number 36, Walkenhorst Motorsport): “Congratulations to the Walkenhorst Motorsport team. The guys did a fantastic job and enabled us to secure a podium finish in the dress rehearsal for the 24-hour-race. I would also like to congratulate my BMW team-mates. Claiming first, second and third places is a great result. From a personal point of view, I felt this was really intensive preparation for the Nordschleife. Racing in the BMW M6 GT3, as well as in the BMW M235i Racing, really helped me to go to the limit at this circuit.”

[FogCityM3]

Wow..nice outcome for a change!

[MKSixer]

Fantastic!!

[ZIV3R]

Amazing.

[JRV]

This Audis sound bonkers

[deemo319]

Wow!

[deemo319]

Wow!!!!

[sahajesh]

Great stuff, next stop N24! Wish I could make it there (seen VLNs before but N24 is a whole new league).

[N & M]

Amazing result on home ground! Let's hope the cars are reliable till the end in the 24 event.

[bradleyland]

Finally a win!

[bradleyland]

Man, the AMG GT GT3 sounds the business, doesn't it?

[E46M3forRay]

woah... that was a close one @ 2:56

that was a tight squeeze

[bradleyland]

Originally Posted by E46M3forRay

woah... that was a close one @ 2:56

that was a tight squeeze

Funny to see that tiny E36 squeezing the giant M6.

The M6 had position on him going in to the turn. E36 driver wasn't using his mirrors.

[bradleyland]

So far the M6 has survived 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring with only one failure; brake failure (at Daytona). The only other DnF was a wheel failure at Long Beach. The cars have been, otherwise, completely reliable. So long as the other teams don't walk away from the 4-hour race with massive setup improvements, we're looking good.

[Boss330]

Thanks to the moderators for updating my original post with official press release and photos

[Bosozoku]

Way to go ! ! !

[F32Fleet]

Do I see a Bentley?

[StealYourFace]

Awesome.

I love seeing that new section of pavement, looks flawless.
e36 mixed in with the new stuff is quite fun to see as well.

[bradleyland]

Originally Posted by F32Fleet

Do I see a Bentley?

Yep, Bentley Continental GT3.

[odiesback]

Awesome finishes!
I'll be at the ring for the 24 Hours and hope I get to see BMW winning it.

Excited for the M6 GT3.

[Nazarin]

any link for race?

[raysspl]

Wow, this is big. Congrats