BMW confirmed for 2009
Eurosport - Sun, 30 Nov 10:43:00 2008
BMW have confirmed their participation in the FIA World Touring Car Championship for the 2009 season.
BMW won three consecutive drivers' and manufacturers' crowns between 2005 and 2007.
"Touring cars have traditionally been very important to BMW," said BMW motorsport director Mario Theissen.
This year, despite six race victories, they had to settle for second place in the manufacturers' standings behind SEAT and fourth in the drivers' championship with Andy Priaulx, who won those three previous titles.
"I am pleased that a compromise was reached regarding the 2009 rules," Theissen continued. "This balances out the different engine concepts and should allow for fair and even competition between the manufacturers.
" We are absolutely determined to be back at the top of the WTCC at the 2009 season finale in Macau. We shall announce our team and driver line-up later."
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had used thin panels and glass made for them by the factory. How embarrassing to be caught cheating.
it got the race win, when it was found that the 6 BMW's
In 1987 when a single Holden Commodore competed in the WTC championship, it came home in seventh.
Mr Theissen why cry why not compete with Diesel power. Afraid to get hammered. Be happy Audi doesnt creep on your territory otherwise you would have to go home.
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