Spengler Claims Second DTM Win for BMW This Season (at Nurburgring) - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Jason · 08-19-2012, 06:44 PM

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Spengler Claims Second DTM Win for BMW this Season (at Nurburgring)

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Nürburgring, 19th August 2012. BMW’s second victory of its comeback season: Bruno Spengler (CA) won the sixth DTM race of the year at the Nürburgring (DE). The 28-year-old, at the wheel of the BMW Bank M3 DTM, crossed the line 6.703 seconds clear of runner-up Edoardo Mortara (IT, Audi). Martin Tomczyk (DE) came home in third in his BMW M Performance Parts M3 DTM.

After the triumph at the Lausitzring (DE) in just the second race back after a 20-year absence from the DTM, Spengler, who started from pole, once again led from start to finish in the Eifel Mountains. Thanks to two immaculate pit stops by BMW Team Schnitzer and a flawless 49-lap drive, the Canadian presented BMW with its 51st victory in the DTM – and the perfect close to the festivities marking the 40th birthday of BMW M. As well as the win and pole position, Spengler also clocked the fastest race lap in a time of 1:25.185 minutes. It was his 11th triumph in the DTM. BMW Team Schnitzer claimed its 19th win in the series. When BMW last tasted success in the DTM at the Nürburgring on 3rd September 1990, courtesy of Emanuele Pirro (IT) in a BMW M3, Charly Lamm was again on the pit wall as Team Principal. Since 1984, BMW has won nine times in the DTM.

BMW Motorsport rounded off the sixth race weekend of the year, which was followed by 89,000 fans, by celebrating podium finishes seven and eight of the season. Tomczyk climbed onto the podium for the third time in a row, following two second places in Spielberg (AT) and at the Norisring (DE). In the drivers’ standings, Spengler has moved into second place thanks to his victory. He now has 83 points to his name and has reduced the gap to the leader, Gary Paffett (GB, Mercedes), to 20 points. Tomczyk remains in fourth place on 69 points.

Augusto Farfus (BR), at the wheel of the Castrol EDGE BMW M3 DTM, crossed the line in tenth to pick up a point. Spengler’s team-mate Dirk Werner (DE) ended the race in 12th in the E-POSTBRIEF BMW M3 DTM. Joey Hand (US, SAMSUNG BMW M3 DTM) and Andy Priaulx (GB, Crowne Plaza Hotels BMW M3 DTM) finished 18th and 19th respectively. This coming weekend, the three BMW teams head to Zandvoort (NL) for the seventh round of the year.

Jens Marquardt (BMW Motorsport Director):

“That is an absolute dream result for us. Bruno Spengler’s second victory for BMW after yesterday’s pole position, coupled with third place for Martin Tomczyk, were the icing on the cake on a perfect race weekend. I am unbelievably proud of the whole team. We could hardly have wished for a better present on the 40th birthday of BMW M. Bruno controlled the race from start to finish. Martin was able to fight his way onto the podium from fifth on the grid, thanks to a great strategy and a nice overtaking manoeuvre. The pit stops worked perfectly. BMW Team Schnitzer and the Nürburgring are simply a perfect match for each other. A Schnitzer BMW M3 was also responsible for the most recent BMW win in the DTM on this track almost exactly 22 years ago. That was our ninth DTM triumph at the Nürburgring, and one that we will celebrate accordingly.”

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bmw1racer · 08-19-2012, 07:22 PM

Congrats to Bruno Spengler and BMW Motorsport!

Marioalex24 · 08-19-2012, 07:35 PM

That's sweet. Is there a way I can see a replay of the race?

positiveions · 08-19-2012, 08:05 PM

congrats.

GOLFFRR · 08-19-2012, 08:05 PM

Frosty · 08-19-2012, 08:10 PM

...nice ~

bimmerjph · 08-19-2012, 08:23 PM

Sweet. I can't believe BMW won at DTM, ALMS, and Grand-AM this weekend.

They race on the GP track at the Nurburgring correct?

Amleto63 · 08-20-2012, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmerjph

Sweet. I can't believe BMW won at DTM, ALMS, and Grand-AM this weekend.

They race on the GP track at the Nurburgring correct?

Yes, they did

Saigon · 08-20-2012, 12:19 AM

if bmw made those e92 headlights as a bmw performance "LED" accessory they would make so much money!!!

johnca · 08-20-2012, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Saigon

if bmw made those e92 headlights as a bmw performance "LED" accessory they would make so much money!!!

+1 and congrats to BMW Team

skate0518 · 08-20-2012, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Saigon

if bmw made those e92 headlights as a bmw performance "LED" accessory they would make so much money!!!

+1 ~ ~ ~

v1p3r · 08-20-2012, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Marioalex24

That's sweet. Is there a way I can see a replay of the race?

There is a channel on YouTube from a guy called "rationalconscience". He uploads all the races for us to watch

Pretty cool

ottoblotto · 08-20-2012, 11:03 AM

This is good shit... Just picked up tickets for the Oct Hockenheim race...

rswbmw · 08-20-2012, 07:45 PM

Bravo Bruno! Another fast Canuck!

Marioalex24 · 08-21-2012, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

There is a channel on YouTube from a guy called "rationalconscience". He uploads all the races for us to watch

Pretty cool

Thank you very much. I'm going to subscribe to watch them all.

klammer · 08-21-2012, 05:10 PM

Z4-VILLA · 08-21-2012, 07:46 PM

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Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 14,244 iTrader: (0)	Spengler Claims Second DTM Win for BMW This Season (at Nurburgring) BIMMERPOST NEWS Spengler Claims Second DTM Win for BMW this Season (at Nurburgring) 16 COMMENTS Tweet Nürburgring, 19th August 2012. BMW’s second victory of its comeback season: Bruno Spengler (CA) won the sixth DTM race of the year at the Nürburgring (DE). The 28-year-old, at the wheel of the BMW Bank M3 DTM, crossed the line 6.703 seconds clear of runner-up Edoardo Mortara (IT, Audi). Martin Tomczyk (DE) came home in third in his BMW M Performance Parts M3 DTM. After the triumph at the Lausitzring (DE) in just the second race back after a 20-year absence from the DTM, Spengler, who started from pole, once again led from start to finish in the Eifel Mountains. Thanks to two immaculate pit stops by BMW Team Schnitzer and a flawless 49-lap drive, the Canadian presented BMW with its 51st victory in the DTM – and the perfect close to the festivities marking the 40th birthday of BMW M. As well as the win and pole position, Spengler also clocked the fastest race lap in a time of 1:25.185 minutes. It was his 11th triumph in the DTM. BMW Team Schnitzer claimed its 19th win in the series. When BMW last tasted success in the DTM at the Nürburgring on 3rd September 1990, courtesy of Emanuele Pirro (IT) in a BMW M3, Charly Lamm was again on the pit wall as Team Principal. Since 1984, BMW has won nine times in the DTM. BMW Motorsport rounded off the sixth race weekend of the year, which was followed by 89,000 fans, by celebrating podium finishes seven and eight of the season. Tomczyk climbed onto the podium for the third time in a row, following two second places in Spielberg (AT) and at the Norisring (DE). In the drivers’ standings, Spengler has moved into second place thanks to his victory. He now has 83 points to his name and has reduced the gap to the leader, Gary Paffett (GB, Mercedes), to 20 points. Tomczyk remains in fourth place on 69 points. Augusto Farfus (BR), at the wheel of the Castrol EDGE BMW M3 DTM, crossed the line in tenth to pick up a point. Spengler’s team-mate Dirk Werner (DE) ended the race in 12th in the E-POSTBRIEF BMW M3 DTM. Joey Hand (US, SAMSUNG BMW M3 DTM) and Andy Priaulx (GB, Crowne Plaza Hotels BMW M3 DTM) finished 18th and 19th respectively. This coming weekend, the three BMW teams head to Zandvoort (NL) for the seventh round of the year. Jens Marquardt (BMW Motorsport Director): “That is an absolute dream result for us. Bruno Spengler’s second victory for BMW after yesterday’s pole position, coupled with third place for Martin Tomczyk, were the icing on the cake on a perfect race weekend. I am unbelievably proud of the whole team. We could hardly have wished for a better present on the 40th birthday of BMW M. Bruno controlled the race from start to finish. Martin was able to fight his way onto the podium from fifth on the grid, thanks to a great strategy and a nice overtaking manoeuvre. The pit stops worked perfectly. BMW Team Schnitzer and the Nürburgring are simply a perfect match for each other. A Schnitzer BMW M3 was also responsible for the most recent BMW win in the DTM on this track almost exactly 22 years ago. That was our ninth DTM triumph at the Nürburgring, and one that we will celebrate accordingly.” Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE Dinan vs. RD Sport 4.6L M3 Stroker Motor Shootout Seven Best BMW 3 Series and M3 of All Time (by Road and Track) Wash Me! Vividracing Supercharged M3 Gets Down and Dirty
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