BMW M Scores Seven Class Victories at 24h Nürburgring; Racing Academy Class of 2026 Visits
BMW M Motorsport teams secured seven class victories at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, highlighted by the BMW M3 Touring 24H's fifth overall and SPX class win.
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What Happened
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Achieved by BMW M Motorsport teams in various classes, including SPX, SP10, BMW, and others.
GT World Challenge Asia at Mandalika: Silver-Am podium for Team KRC.
Italian GT Championship at Mugello: Second overall for Team Spirit Racing.
GT World Challenge America at Sebring: Overall victory for Turner Motorsport.
GT4 America at Sebring: Multiple podiums and class wins.
GT4 Australia at The Bend: Podiums for McElrea Racing and Thunder Buddies.
“Of course, the major highlight of the past few weeks was the incredibly exciting 24-hour race at the Nürburgring. On the one hand, there was the BMW M3 Touring 24H, which captured the hearts of the fans instantly. The enthusiasm it generated was hugely rewarding for all of us at BMW M Motorsport. However, the 24 hours on the Nordschleife are above all defined by the many customer teams competing i”
The BMW M Racing Academy's 'Class of 2026'—drivers Josh Green, Ryder Quinn, and Thomi Rackl—attended the 24h Nürburgring as part of their development program. They participated in briefings, gained insights from engineers and drivers, and experienced the event's scale with 159 cars and 352,000 spectators. Quinn described the experience as 'awesome' and highlighted lessons learned for his own racing.
Why this matters
The results demonstrate BMW M's strong motorsport presence and its investment in developing young talent through the Racing Academy, which gained firsthand experience at the iconic endurance race.
Terms in This Story
- Nordschleife
- The historic and challenging race track section of the Nürburgring in Germany, known for its length and difficulty.
- SPX class
- A special class at the Nürburgring 24-hour race for cars with experimental or modified specifications.
- GT3
- A category of grand touring race cars built to regulations set by the FIA, used in many championships worldwide.
- Customer racing
- Motorsport programs where manufacturers supply race cars and support to private teams and drivers.
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