The first season of the International Le Mans Cup will debut later in September and will include three races: one at Silverstone (England), the second at Road Atlanta (U.S. – the Petit Le Mans track) and the last one in Zuhai (China).
„In Silverstone and Zhuhai management of the BMW M3 GT2, to be driven by BMW works drivers Jorg Muller (DE) and Dirk Werner (DE), will be in the hands of Schnitzer Motorsport, led by team manager, Charly Lamm (DE). With the 10-hour "Petit Le Mans" counting towards the American Le Mans Series, BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team, together with drivers Dirk Müller (DE)/Joey Hand (US) and Tommy Milner (US)/Bill Auberlen (US), will represent BMW in the event. The ALMS drivers will be supported by Andy Priaulx (GB) and Dirk Werner,” stated the press release.
The M3 GT2 came to the world last year, making its debut in the American Le Mans Series. Next year’s edition of the Intercontinental Le Mans series will include six races, with the novelties including Sebring and Le Mans.
"The Intercontinental Le Mans Cup is offering a new approach to set up a worldwide GT category," says BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen. "I am convinced the concept will find favour among spectators in 2010 and beyond. In Silverstone and Zhuhai our flag will be flown by BMW Team Schnitzer, while BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team will represent us in Road Atlanta as part of the ALMS campaign. I am looking forward to three exciting races." he added.
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