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Lot 84 1980 BMW M1 Procar Artcurial BMW Group Estimation 1,000,000 - 1,200,000 € Racing car Chassis No 4301302 - Excellent quality restoration, beautiful Procar preparation in period - Important previous IMSA racing track record - Always finished in the top 10 at the Tour Auto - Ideal for Le Mans Classic and the Tour Auto - Reliable, powerful and rare 1980 BMW M1 Procar As a model launched in 1978 which could not compete in the World Sports Car Championship due to a change in regulations, Jochen Neerpasch (Director of the BMW Motorsport department) developed the Procar Championship in order for BMW M1 to race. There were two editions in 1979 and 1980, in races which took place as openers to Formula 1 Grand Prix racing events: single-seater drivers were allocated a drive in the M1 according to their time in practice, resulting in spectacular racing clashes.. BMW turned the page in 1981 to concentrate on its Formula 1 engines, but the M1 Procar machines continued their career in the United States in the IMSA championship. That's how this particular car was born: a road model originally sold new in Italy and delivered in orange, this M1 was modified in 1982 to Procar specifications by Walker Brown Racing Team and competed in the American championship between 1983 and 1986, in the GTO category. After four races in 1983, the car took part in its most intense season in 1984 with 13 events including the 12 Hours of Sebring. It also competed in four more races in 1985, then in 1986 at the 24 Hours of Daytona in the hands of another team, Dallas Motorsport. It had a livery in white, then black and red consecutively but always had the number 43 on its doors. It has road settings which can be easily modified for the track and the car is today in very good condition thanks to its restoration which has hardly aged. Currently awaiting the renewal of its PTH, it will be fully serviced before the sale and will be delivered with a set of four additional wheels. In addition to its road qualities and 3.5-litre 6-cylinder mid-engine, the BMW M1 is a rare car, with only 450 examples produced. Ideal for the Tour Auto, Le Mans Classic and Peter Auto's CER races, this particular M1 has an amazing Group 4 preparation and is just waiting to continue its career in historic racing, of which it will undoubtedly continue to be at the front. #classic #classics #classiccars #collectorcars #carcollectors #historic #vintage #performance #racing #rallying #driving #car #cars #automotiveindustry #auto #autos #autoindustry #auction #forsale #sold #automotive #investment #privatesale 

Our next episode about the Golden Age of Endurance Racing is online at Motorsport Retro: #racecars #lemans #peterauto #lemansclassic #spaclassic #enduranceracing #motorsports #vintagecars

IMSA GTP Race Car Homologations Extended Through 2029 LE MANS, France – As part of the annual press conference on the eve of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, officials from the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) today confirmed that the homologations for the Le Mans Daytona h (LMDh) and Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) prototype race cars have been extended through the end of the 2029 racing season. Through a convergence agreement announced in 2021 between IMSA, the ACO and the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), LMDh and LMH cars are eligible to race in both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class and the FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar class. “Endurance sports car racing on a global scale has never been stronger,” said IMSA President John Doonan. “Much of the success the WeatherTech Championship is currently experiencing has been driven by the shared platform we developed alongside our ACO and FIA colleagues for global prototype racing, and I’m confident the same can be said for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA WEC. In addition to extending homologations for the top prototype category, it also was revealed in the press conference that the current generation of Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) race cars – which debuted in 2017 – will continue through the end of the 2027 WeatherTech Championship season. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewKxjxcE

MOTORSPORT MONDAY🏎️ —————————————————————— Welcome to this week’s post! Today I wanted to shortly outline which sports belong to which Federations/Governing bodies. Knowing this will allow you as a spectator/fan to understand the regulatory side of the sport better and to follow along with the behind-the-scenes work and how/why certain decisions are made. So if you follow any motorsports or would like to start, you can find the main* types of sports below, under their respective Federation/Governing body (*not exhaustive lists). 🏎️ FIA-Fédération Internaitonale d’Automobile: -Forumla 1, 2, 3 -F1 Academy -Formula E -Rally -Karting -Endurance Championships 🏍️ FIM- Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme: -Circuit Racing (Including MotoGp and Women’s World Championship) -Motocross -Supercross -SuperMoto -Enduro (Including winter sports-yes winter motorsports!) -Track Racing (Including Speedway-Polish dominant sport!) 🏎️ INDYCAR (Auto racing sanctioning body for American open-wheel car racing): -Indycar: recognized as a member organization of the FIA through the Automobile Competition Committee for the United States BUT sanctioned by INDYCAR 🚗 NASCAR-National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing: -NASCAR ❓❔Which sport do you follow and which one would you like to start following more? I follow Formula 1, 2, 3, IndyCar, Speedway and some Endurance Championships the most! I would like to pay closer attention to MotoGP and Nascar! 💬If you would like to mention any additional comments/questions please feel free to do so below, we would love to chat some more! Until next Motorsport Monday🏎️! ——————————————————————— #motorsport #sportslaw #fia #fim #indycar #nascar

It’s clear that the partnership formed between Infront Moto Racing and KTM AG in 2021 to create the Junior e-Motocross Series has been really successful. We are now entering the fourth year of this series and the positive feedback we have received from the riders and their families throughout the last three years makes all of the hard work behind the scenes worthwhile. For every young rider out there, and their family, the experience of competing at MXGP races is something really special. For the manufacturers, KTM, Husqvarna Motorcycles, and GASGAS, they can gain valuable information on their bikes as they are being raced on the toughest tracks in the world in a competitive environment. Of course, e-powered motorsport is constantly evolving and for Infront Moto Racing, it’s really important to have this series running alongside the FIM Motocross World Championship. It’s clear that the partnership formed between Infront Moto Racing and KTM AG in 2021 to create the Junior e-Motocross Series has been really successful. We are now entering the fourth year of this series and the positive feedback we have received from the riders and their families throughout the last three years makes all of the hard work behind the scenes worthwhile. For every young rider out there, and their family, the experience of competing at MXGP races is something really special. For the manufacturers, KTM, Husqvarna Motorcycles, and GASGAS, they can gain valuable information on their bikes as they are being raced on the toughest tracks in the world in a competitive environment. Of course, e-powered motorsport is constantly evolving and for Infront Moto Racing, it’s really important to have this series running alongside the FIM Motocross World Championship. Infront Moto Racing Infront Sports & Media AG KTM AG #infrontmotoracing #infrontsports #allaboutsports #allaboutmxgp #mxgp #mx2 #motorsports #motocross #riders #marketing #sports #sportsbusiness #sportmarketing #ktm

𝐈𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐲: 𝐀 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐜𝐞 Add-on post to my recent article about similarities of racing motorsport and #packaging. Ice Speedway stands as one of the most electrifying and visually striking motorsports in the world. This sport combines the high-speed thrills of motorcycle racing with the slippery challenge of ice, offering a unique spectacle for enthusiasts and newcomers alike. At its core, Ice Speedway involves modified motorcycles equipped with studded tires racing on oval tracks made entirely of ice. These modifications allow the bikes to achieve incredible speeds and navigate the icy surface with precision, despite the slippery conditions. Races are typically short, intense, and filled with adrenaline-pumping moments as riders skillfully slide their bikes around corners, often just inches apart from their competitors. The sport demands not only exceptional riding skills but also a deep understanding of the physics of movement on ice, making it as much a battle of wits as it is of speed.   #PackYourEmotions

Infront Sports & Media AG MOTO RACING AND KTM AG ARE EXCITED TO OPEN REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES Returning for a fourth term after being co-created between Infront Moto Racing and KTM AG in 2021, the 2024 edition of the pioneering, e-powered racing series will kick off in May at the MXGP of France. Since joining forces three years ago to create the Junior e-Motocross Series, Infront Moto Racing and KTM AG have delivered on their mission to develop the skills of talented young racers who have dreams of one day competing in MXGP. The all-electric racing series continues to benefit every rider as all five rounds take place alongside selected events on the FIM Motocross World Championship calendar. Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo : "It’s clear that the partnership formed between Infront Moto Racing and KTM AG in 2021 to create the Junior e-Motocross Series has been really successful. We are now entering the fourth year of this series and the positive feedback we have received from the riders and their families throughout the last three years makes all of the hard work behind the scenes worthwhile. For every young rider out there, and their family, the experience of competing at MXGP races is something really special. For the manufacturers, KTM, Husqvarna Motorcycles, and GASGAS, they can gain valuable information on their bikes as they are being raced on the toughest tracks in the world in a competitive environment. Of course, e-powered motorsport is constantly evolving and for Infront Moto Racing, it’s really important to have this series running alongside the FIM Motocross World Championship.” Federico Valentini, Vice President Global Motorcycle Marketing, KTM AG: “This year will see the fourth running of the Junior e-Motocross Series and I know that it will once again attract full line ups in 2024. It’s become really popular, and for KTM AG and its brands, it is really important for the electric-powered bikes to be raced in front of such a huge audience watching in person, or at home on television. As the global leader in offroad racing, we know how important it is for youngsters to be involved with something that is becoming quite prestigious. The memories they make will last a lifetime while at the same time, they are learning about the professional side of racing. This is really important because what the riders will learn cannot be taught anywhere else except for at the Junior e-Motocross Series.” Infront Sports & Media AG #mxgp #sports #electric #emotocross #motocross #youth #event #partnership #collaboration #junior #KTM #Husqvarna #GASGAS #mx #registration #calendar

MOTORSPORTS: WHEN 325,000 SPECTATORS TURNED UP TO WATCH 24 HOUR OF of CARS RACING Formula 1 is the most popular type of auto racing or motorsports. With Formula 1’s 24 races calendar set to begin on March 2 in Bahrain, motorsports fans are in for a thrill. Well, 2024 has already been interesting with motorsports fans experiencing the adventurous twists and turns of the Dakar 2024 Rally in Saudi Arabia. The excitement and thrill of fast-moving cars in intense competition has drawn big crowds. Formula 1, which is considered the most elite type of motorsport, continues to witness a rise in race events attendance. After Formula 1 events were opened to the public after the Covid pandemic, 5.7 million spectators attended the 22 races in 2022. This number grew to over 6 million spectators across the 22 races held during the 2023 season. This rise in attendance has partly been attributed to Formula 1: Drive to Survive docuseries. The sixth season of the series documenting the F1 2023 season was released on February 23 2024 on Netflix. The 2023 British Grand Prix at Silverstone had a weekend attendance of 480,000 people. The 2023 Australian Grand Prix, United States Grand Prix, and Mexico City Grand Prix also attracted over 400,000 F1 fans. Formula 1 is familiar with huge crowds in Motorsports. Apart from Formula 1, thousands of motorsports fans have graced popular racing events. 325,000 spectators were present at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race circuit on the centennial race held on 10 and 11 June 2023. 24 Hours of Le Mans is a 24-hour endurance race that takes place annually in France. Millions of fans attend events virtually through streaming platforms. For instance, the 2022 World Rally Championship Safari Rally held in Kenya recorded a global viewership of about 80 million. This month, as Formula 1 gears towards a thrilling 2024 season, local Safari Rally fans will witness a charged-up Easter weekend at Hell’s Gate in Naivasha during the 2024 WRC Safari Rally. #motorsport #motorracing #formula1 #bahraingp #f12024 #wrc

Indian racing festival 2024 hits Chennai with FORMULA -4 and India’s first night race (VERY FIRST TIME IN SOUTH ASIA). Experience the thrill of high-octane racing as the Indian Racing Festival 2024 revs up Chennai. The thrill of watching highly engineered supercars race each other at unimaginable speeds is unmatched. Formula 1 races are the pinnacle of excellence in the motor sporting category. For every avid motor sport enthusiast, watching one of the races live in Monaco or Italy is on top of the bucket list. Here is an opportunity to get one step closer to that dream. The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) 2024 is being hosted in Chennai until September 1. It caters to India’s growing motorsport fan base. This year’s event promises to be a game-changer with the debut of the F4 India Championship on a brand-new circuit. The Chennai Formula Racing Circuit, a 3.5 km street circuit around Island Grounds, will host South Asia’s first-ever night race too. Under its banner, are two major championships: the Indian Racing League (IRL) and the FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC). The Indian Racing League (IRL), India’s only four-wheel racing league, is also the world’s first gender-neutral racing championship. “Each team will have one female driver, and an international driver apart from Indian International and a native Indian driver,” Whoever visited Chennai, they know, CHENNAI has very broad road and well-built infrastructure (Big and Multi ways Bridges, Metro Connects, Sub-Urban Train Connects and High Number of Public-Buses), all the above made this city with less traffic at all the times in a day. The attached Video become a huge evident of all the above - How these Chennai Roads are, You can see ONE SIDE of ROAD - FIA-FORMULA-4 happening and ANOTHER SIDE OF ONE WAY ROAD- USING BY PUBLIC FOR THEIR TWO WAYS (To & Fro). It's not easy task to achieve in a busiest Metropolitan City without the help of all our Govt. Offcials, Police Offcials and Our People. We need to thank them and thank ourselves for making this wonder happen in our city. #CHENNAI #FORMULA 4 #NAMMACHENNAI