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  BMW WilliamsF1 Team-test for Chinese driver Ho-Pin Tung
In his Formula One test, he will be compared to other promising young drivers." Last year, the winner of the German Formula BMW ADAC Championship, Nico Rosberg (FIN), was given the same Formula One test opportunity and made a very good impression.
"Formula One isn¹t always part of the Formula BMW programme," adds Theissen, "But in individual cases we use the connection between our involvement in talent promotion and the top level of motor racing." Tung began karting at the age of 14 and entered his first car race four years later.
The Formula BMW car, internationally the most innovative vehicle of its class in terms of safety technology as well, is powered by a 140 horsepower BMW motorcycle engine.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2003/10/27/171498.html   (523 words)

  
 Formula BMW UK Championship 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Formula BMW is already firmly established overseas as the best entry-level form of motor racing for promising young drivers seeking to graduate to single-seaters on their way to Formula One.
BMW UK will be offering an unprecedented package of scholarships, driver education and coaching, plus prize money, all aimed at discovering new talent, and providing the young graduates with the right credentials to go the whole way to the top.
BMW UK is also backing five carefully selected Juniors (all aged under 18) with scholarships each worth £35000 These beneficiaries will be selected before the start of the season at a course being run at Valencia in Spain.
www.barc.net /ch04102.htm   (592 words)

  
 BMW News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
BMW (UK) has produced an atmospheric on-line animation to celebrate the launch of the new M5 in May. 'Roadmonster' can be viewed at www.roadmonster.co.uk and features an M5 evading all that a possessed highway can throw at it.
BMW is due to launch the M6 cabriolet and M5 Touring in the next few months and both models are expected to have their world launch at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
BMW's future hydrogen engine for the world's first premium saloon built for dual-mode operation: BMW will be launching a dual-mode version of the current 7 Series during the production cycle of the present model, thus introducing the first car of its kind able to run on both hydrogen and gasoline.
www.bmw2002.co.uk /news.htm   (16022 words)

  
 BMW World - Formula BMW 2003
BMW was engaged in promoting new talent in BMW-powered open-wheel racecars as early as 1991.
With the development of the new Formula BMW racecar, the Formula BMW ADAC Championship was launched in Germany in 2002.
Formula BMW sets new benchmarks especially in safety standards.
www.bmwworld.com /racing/adac/formula_bmw.htm   (734 words)

  
 BMW World - Formula BMW USA
BMW of North America and Open Wheel Racing Series, owners of the Champ Car World Series, will sanction the inaugural Formula BMW USA Championship in 2004.
Formula BMW USA will then support the only two Formula One races in North America at the Canadian Grand Prix on June 13th and the United States Grand Prix on June 20th.
BMW will organize seminars throughout the season, conducted by experienced individuals to review important subjects such as, fitness training and nutrition, vehicle dynamics and chassis set-up, driving technique, public relations, media training, sponsorship research and sports management.
www.bmwworld.com /racing/adac/formula_bmw_usa.htm   (1017 words)

  
 ::: BILLYJOHNSONRACING.COM ::: the official Billy Johnson website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
BMW of North America, LLC announced today that it has reached an agreement with Open Wheel Racing Series, owners of the Champ Car World Deries, to sanction the inaugural Formula BMW USA Championship.
With this agreement, Formula BMW USA's 14 race, seven weekend championship becomes the premier North American open-wheel foundation series with races at the most visible venues including the Candian Grand Prix, the United States Grand Prix and four Champ Car events.
"Formula BMW USA is a comprehensive series that allows our drivers to showcase their talent in front of both Formula One and Champ Car audiences.
www.jmracing.com /billyj/pages/bmwusarelease.html   (430 words)

  
 Formula BMW UK Championship 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen explains the worldwide success of Formula BMW, "On the one hand, we are setting benchmarks in the area of safety.
On the other hand, the Formula BMW drivers are offered far more than just a car: in our training and education programme, the young drivers learn everything they will need to stand their ground in the motor racing world.
BMW UK offer an unprecedented package of scholarships, driver education and coaching, plus prize money, all aimed at discovering new talent, and providing the young graduates with the right credentials to go the whole way to the top.
www.barc.net /ch05102.htm   (565 words)

  
 F1 News - June 2005 - BMW managed team from 2006 - BMW - 22 June 2005
After showing that BMW is capable of building the best Formula One engine, we are starting out as it were at apprenticeship level on the complex task of tackling the vehicle as a whole.
Peter Sauber: “For Sauber, the partnership with BMW is an ideal solution as it supports the two goals which have always been paramount for me: firstly, to offer the team the possibility of improving their sporting performance, and secondly, to safeguard the site at Hinwil and the jobs of today’s 300-strong workforce.
The BMW Formula One engines were designed and built in Munich from the outset and, including BMW’s own engine management system and foundry, and in close alliance with the BMW Research and Innovation Centre.
www.newsonf1.net /2005/news/06/jun22bm1.htm   (1777 words)

  
 20 FORMULA BMW USA DRIVERS COMPLETE FIRST TEST AT ROAD ATLANTA
Formula BMW USA coaches Peter Argetsinger and Oswaldo Negri were on hand to provide support as the Atlanta weather did its best to show a little bit of everything, from cool, to cold and wet.
BMW Motorsport has developed the FORS Formula Rescue Seat especially for Formula BMW, and the HANS safety system is also mandatory.
The best-known alumni of Formula BMW are Formula One drivers Ralf Schumacher, Christian Klien and Timo Glock.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2005/03/26/021443.html   (577 words)

  
 BMW Motorsport Shaping the Future
The foundation is strong and stable in all cases, BMW motorsport and BMW series development forming a strong team and both benefiting from their common efforts in many respects.
The BMW 320i racing in the European Touring Car Championship is a lot more elaborate and sophisticated in its suspension and aerodynamic features, the two-liter straight-six developing some 260 bhp.
A typical BMW M engine with its short stroke and high revs, the V8 is exactly the right power unit for the M3 GTR not only through its output, performance and driving qualities, but also on account of its compact shape and design.
www.germancarfans.com /news.cfm/newsid/2030826.001/bmw/1.html   (1654 words)

  
 Team SWR | Formula BMW UK 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The 19-year-old British driver gained substantial Formula BMW mileage during the 2004 season in his capacity as Panther Motorsport's official test driver.
Viljoen had wisely chosen to develop his skills and learn the Formula BMW machine in a testing role after a sponsorship shortfall precluded his planned graduation to the full championship.
Viljoen arrives in Formula BMW via several successful seasons of karting, some Formula Ford 1600 testing and Silverstone Racing School's 2003 winter series, taking two victories in the latter.
www.teamswr.com /BMW/news/viljoensigns.htm   (324 words)

  
 18 YOUNG HOPEFULS ARE INVITED TO 2005 FORMULA BMW USA SCHOLARSHIP SHOOT-OUT
The invited drivers were selected from a pool of 28 talented drivers who participated in two Formula BMW licensing schools held at Valencia's Circuit de la Communitat in September and December of this year.
In addition to the $40,000 scholarship award, Formula BMW USA Juniors are enrolled in a comprehensive education and coaching cirriculum that includes special emphasis on physical fitness, media training, racing car set-up and driving technique.
Formula BMW events were a part of the Formula One support program on five occasions around the world.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2004/12/14/303356.html   (588 words)

  
 Formula BMW USA Announces A14-Race Schedule Under Champ Car Sanction; www.TheRaceSite.com
The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand, the MINI brand, and the ROLLS-ROYCE brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country.
BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4 roadster and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles.
BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
www.theracesite.com /index.cfm?pagetype=2&form_article=6649   (1159 words)

  
 GrandPrix.com > News > Formula BMW to expand
With Ford showing less interest BMW saw the opportunity to create a junior series for the modern era and the result is very impressive with carbon composite Formula 1-lookalike chassis, powered by the in-line four cylinder 1.2-liter engine which is built for the BMW K1200RS motorcycle.
The BMW experts picked out 10 who they felt had particular talent and each was given a $50,000 budget to take to whichever team they chose.
The series has been a huge success in Germany and, if all goes to plan, Formula BMW may one day have an international series in addition to the individual national championships which are being planned.
www.grandprix.com /ns/ns06905.html   (359 words)

  
 BMW Education: Viewing What's News Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In the search for the fastest junior driver in Formula BMW, the first Formula BMW World Final is planned for 2005.
There is the BMW Education and Coaching Programme that trains in technique, chassis set up, media training etc. Drivers learn everything they need to know to assert themselves later on in the world of motor racing.
The standard FB02 race car powered by a 140bhp BMW motorcycle engine not only exceeds by far the requirements of the international motor sport governing body, the FIA, but also features extras such as the HANS system and the FORS seat specially developed for Formula BMW.
www.bmweducation.co.uk /whatsnew/view.asp?docID=204   (219 words)

  
 Round 7 Qualifying, Formula BMW Asia, July 16-17, Beijing, China. - Auto Racing Daily
Formula BMW is the world’s leading entry-level class in Formula racing.
The single-seater is propelled by a 140 bhp BMW engine up to 230km/h and exceeds by far the safety requirements for its class.
In 2005, Formula BMW will be staged five times as part of the Formula One support programme.
www.autoracingdaily.com /article.php?cid=1929   (569 words)

  
 German Car Place - formula bmw
From the compact 3 Series to the flagship 7 Series, every car in the BMW stable is a car you would love to own.
When looking for information about formula bmw it is important to get the very best available.
The formula bmw links below and on the following pages include links to some of the internets most popular formula bmw suppliers.
www.german-car-place.com /bmw/formula-bmw.htm   (155 words)

  
 Compaq.com - EMEA - Inform Magazine - BMW Williams Formula 1 Team techs-up with Compaq   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Whether the team races in Monte Carlo, Australia or South America, the BMW WilliamsF1 technicians both at the track and those based in the UK and Germany will have all the vital data of a race, lap by lap, so they can constantly improve race performance.
We are delighted that Compaq as a technology leader and innovator is to be principal sponsor of the BMW WilliamsF1 Team,"said Frank Williams, Managing Director of WilliamsF1.
BMW Motorsport Director Gerhard Berger said, "BMW welcomes Compaq as a major commercial partner for the BMW WilliamsF1 team, especially as the two companies share a number of values and goals such as a passion for excellence and the commitment to technology leadership.
h18000.www1.hp.com /emea/inform/q2_2000/special_williams.html   (423 words)

  
 Team SWR | Formula BMW UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Team SWR-Loctite made a third podium appearance in as many Formula BMW UK Championship meetings last weekend, as Oliver Turvey and the team were right in the thick of the lead battle once again in rounds 11 and 12 at Croft in Yorkshire.
Oliver Turvey brought Team SWR another podium finish in the eighth round of the Formula BMW UK Championship at Oulton Park on Sunday, finishing in a very strong third place on a day when his team-mates’ points scoring opportunities were stymied by the wayward driving of others.
Team SWR's four drivers all drove superb races in round six of the 2005 Formula BMW UK Championship at Rockingham, but sadly this event will be remembered as an opportunity missed, after an error led to all four running short of fuel in the final moments.
www.teamswr.com /BMW/news.htm   (933 words)

  
 Formula BMW USA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
BMW of North America, LLC announced today the six 2005 Formula BMW USA Juniors who will receive a$40,000 scholarship and automatic enrollment in Formula BMW USA’s Education and Coaching Program.
International drivers competing in their first season of Formula BMW USA are third-generation Australian driver, James Davison, 18; Brazilian Renato Jader-David, 19; and 21-year-old Maxime Soulet, of Belgium.
As the start of the 2005 Formula BMW USA season approaches, officials, teams and drivers are adding the final ingredients to a recipe that will ensure another excellent year of open-wheel racing and produce the next Formula BMW USA Champion.
www.bmwtransact.com /formula/News.aspx   (688 words)

  
 Auto Links formula bmw   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Sometimes when you're looking for info on formula bmw it's a challenge to pick the best advice from the bad advice.
Coming up with good formula bmw links and resources is a major undertaking.
The ever expanding Internet means formula bmw businesses, large and small, continue to offer more and more goods and services on the Internet A distinct benefit that electronic commerce offers to formula bmw organizations suddenly manage to receive over shop front formula bmw enterprises is the reduced cost of conducting business operations..
www.auto-links.com /bmw/formula-bmw.htm   (224 words)

  
 BMW CCA | Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Join your BMW friends and family in North Carolina and Southern Virginia for Oktoberfest 2005.
You may be eligible to receive an allowance based on the purchase or lease of a new or Certified Pre-Owned BMW through an authorized U.S. BMW center...
BMW CCA membership includes a wide and wonderful variety of activities and events designed to help you learn about, maintain, drive and enjoy your BMW.
www.bmwcca.org   (226 words)

  
 Formula 3 - Everyday updated world's F3 news
Silverstone, 14th August 2005: Dan Clarke's win-or-bust rookie season in the British Formula 3 International Series had a new twist on the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit at the weekend when he took three consistent top six finishes - including a podium result in the first race - in his Raikkonen Robertson Racing Dallara-Mugen Honda.
Following on from Saturday's race, Lola’s Formula Three teams were in action again on the Sunday in what was a very busy timetable at Silverstone.
It was probably the Dane’s toughest weekend of the British Formula 3 season, but he still managed to salvage something at the home of the British Grand Prix.
www.formula3.cc   (614 words)

  
 New Straits Times : Formula Asia makes way for Formula BMW @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
AFTER eight years, the Asian Formula 2000 championship (Formula Asia) has been phased out to make way for an exciting new single- seater series in the Formula BMW Asian Championship, set to take off in the Asian Festival of Speed (AFOS) next year.
Formula BMW is seen as a natural progression after young drivers graduate up the ranks from karts as the car, with its powertrain adopted from the K1200RS motorcycle, serves as an introduction to single-seater racing.
The Formula BMW championship competitors run with sealed engines so as to provide an equal playing ground in which the better drivers will prevail.
static.elibrary.com /n/newstraitstimes/december042002/formulaasiamakeswayforformulabmw/index.html   (208 words)

  
 Bahrain Formula 1 - Grandprix News, F1 Updates, Photo Gallery, Tickets, Accommodation, Downloads
This is why BMW places such emphasis on the comprehensive Fitness Training and Nutrition course which forms part of the Education and Coaching Programme (E&C) for Formula BMW Asia drivers, a programme which addresses every element required to turn young karters into professional — and successful — racing drivers.
Formula BMW Asia presents its own set of challenges, and it is German fitness and nutrition expert, Roman Engel, who is charged with the responsibility of bringing six youngsters from across Asia and the Pacific to the peak of physical and mental fitness.
The Finnish 'Iceman's' second win in a row, and the fourth of his career, was a perfect present for engine partners Mercedes as they celebrated their 200th start in the world championship.
www.bahrain-formula1.com   (1593 words)

  
 Ekartingnews.com :: News
As preparations for the 2005 Formula BMW USA Championship continue, 18 young drivers have received an invitation to compete for five $40,000 Formula BMW USA Junior scholarships.
The invited drivers were selected from a pool of 28 drivers, most with extensive karting back grounds, who participated in two Formula BMW licensing schools held at Valencia’s Circuit de la Communitat in September and December this year.
In addition to the $40,000 scholarship award, Formula BMW USA Juniors are enrolled in a comprehensive education and coaching curriculum that includes special emphasis on physical fitness, media training, racing car set-up and driving technique.
www.ekartingnews.com /news_info.php?n=3665&sid=6e9fe10d9b3b9bc8d0b8cab3004734ee   (364 words)

  
 MWerks Forums: Formula BMW ADAC Championship 2004
The Formula BMW Racing Centre located in the Spanish town of Valencia proved a very good basis for the talented motor sport youngsters.
The centre is the venue for annually offered licence courses and the assessment training in which the best youngsters are short-listed for the Formula BMW ADAC Championship.
The drivers, who are between 15 and 17 years old, have been chosen from 21 participants from nine nations, after they had successfully established themselves against their competitors from three licence courses.
forums.mwerks.com /zerothread?id=1040288   (445 words)

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