BMW DVD

A HISTORY OF MOTOR RACING brings you the story of the names that were to change the direction of the Grand Prix and Sports Car racing history - the cars the drivers the characters the big race glory and the tragedy. The remarkable story of the rise of BMW into a motor sports powerhouse. The origins of the company stretch back to a 1913 aeroplane engine factory and through planes motorcycles and cars discover how this company from humble beginnings came to the forefront of the industry resisting any mergers or takeovers they were able to pay their first dividends of... 6% to share holders in 1963. In the late 60s important events occurred to secure BMWs future respect and reputation - the development of the 2002cc and 1600cc engines the arrival of drivers such as Dieter Quester and Nikki Lauda and the victories over the might of Mercedes Ford Jaguar and Alfa Romeo. It was also during these years that the company spread their wings and ensured a strong representation not only in Europe but in America too. In 1982 BMW entered its turbo charged engines into the world of Formula 1 racing and a year later it had won the Championship with Nelson Piquet at the wheel as well as supplying the engines for the Arrows and Williams racing teams which formulated the plans for BMW to enter its own team in the 2006 racing season. [show more]

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