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BMW

BMW M Motorsport News, 24th July 2023

Björn Lellmann, Head of Customer Racing at BMW M Motorsport:

“In this issue of our newsletter, there is one topic that really stands out from my perspective: We have experienced an incredible winning streak with our new BMW M4 GT4 these past two weeks. Whether in Europe, Asia, or the USA, the car was almost unbeatable in the hands of our BMW M Motorsport teams and drivers. I’m delighted that it seems we have managed to make the second generation of the BMW M4 GT4 even more successful than its highly decorated predecessor. Everyone at BMW M Motorsport who was involved in the development of the car can be very proud of this achievement. I’d like to congratulate all the winners of these past weeks and am already looking forward to seeing what the rest of this season has in store!”

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ADAC GT Masters: Marco Wittmann and Project 1 on the Podium at the Nürburgring.

The third event of the ADAC GT Masters 2023 season took place at the Nürburgring (GER), where BMW M works drivers Marco Wittmann (GER) and Neil Verhagen (USA) participated. Wittmann and Sandro Holzem (GER) from the Project 1 team secured a podium finish, moving from tenth on the grid to finish in fourth place in the first race, and starting from fourth on the grid in the second race to secure a second-place finish.

Wittmann commented on his ADAC GT Masters debut, saying that it was a positive experience and that he and Holzem performed well as a team. Verhagen filled in for Igor Walilko (POL) in the FK Performance Motorsport BMW M4 GT3 and finished in seventh and ninth places in the two races. Schubert Motorsport’s BMW M4 GT3 driven by Eduardo Coseteng (PHI) and Ben Green (GBR) finished in eighth and sixth places.

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GT4 European Series: BMW M4 GT4 dominant at Misano.

The BMW M Motorsport teams dominated the GT4 European Series at the fourth round held in Misano, Italy. Michael Schrey (GER) and Gabriele Piana (ITA) from Hofor Racing by Bonk Motorsport drove from 14 on the grid to victory in the first race, while Berkay Besler (TUR) and Tom Edgar (GBR) from Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport secured a one-two result in the second race. Schrey and Piana lead the drivers’ championship, and Hofor Racing by Bonk Motorsport is at the top of the team standings.

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IMSA: Turner Motorsport narrowly miss out on podium at Lime Rock Park.

In the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race at Lime Rock Park (USA), Robby Foley and Patrick Gallagher (USA) from Turner Motorsport finished in fourth place in the GTD class in their BMW M4 GT3. Bryan Sellers and Madison Snow (USA) from Paul Miller Racing came in eighth place, maintaining their lead in the driver and team standings of the GTD category. Bill Auberlen and Chandler Hull (USA) from Turner Motorsport finished eleventh. The next IMSA race will take place at Road America (USA).

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VP Racing Sports Car Challenge: All podium positions go to BMW M4 GT4 teams.

At Lime Rock Park (USA), the BMW M4 GT4 teams dominated the VP Racing Sports Car Challenge. AutoTechnic Racing took all six podium positions over the weekend, with John Capresto-Dubets (USA) leading the way with a one-two-three finish in the GSX class. Francis Selldorff and Vincent Barletta (USA) from Turner Motorsport secured fourth and fifth places.

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British GT Championship: GT4 class win for Century Motorsport.

Michael Johnston and Chris Salkeld (GBR) from Century Motorsport celebrated their first GT4 class win in the British GT Championship at Portimão (POR). They currently lead the Pro-Am driver standings, and Century Motorsport is at the top of the team standings. In the GT3 race, Dan Harper and Darren Leung (GBR) finished fifth in their BMW M4 GT3 and are in second place in the driver standings.

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GT World Challenge Asia: Four GT4 wins in four races for BMW M Team Studie.

Team YZ Racing with BMW M Team Studie had a successful doubleheader at Suzuka and Motegi (JPN), winning all four races in the GT4 category. Masaki Kano and Manabu Orido (JPN) lead the overall standings for their class. In the GT3 class, PLUS with BMW M Team Studie faced challenges and finished twelfth and tenth at Suzuka and retired from both races at Motegi.

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Sim racing: Team BMW Bank wins 24h Spa on iRacing.

Team BMW Bank emerged victorious in the 24-hour race of Spa-Francorchamps (BEL) on the sim racing platform iRacing. Rainer Talvar (EST), Phillippe Denes (USA), and Felix Quirmbach (GER) from BMW M Team BS+COMPETITION took turns driving the BMW M4 GT3 and crossed the finish line with a comfortable lead. Team BMW Bank has previously won the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring on iRacing. Team BMW Redline also performed well but had to retire due to a collision.

Technology

How To Restart Your Kindle Device

If your Kindle is experiencing severe and recurring issues, such as critical errors or viruses, a simple restart may not fix the problem. In such cases, you may need to perform a factory reset. However, before attempting this, it is recommended to explore other potential solutions in Amazon Customer Service to avoid unnecessary complications.

  1. Turn on your Kindle and navigate to the Home screen.
  2. Tap the menu icon (three dots) located at the top-right of the screen.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Scroll down and tap Device Options.
  5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap Reset.
  6. A warning confirmation will appear. Tap the confirm button to proceed with the reset.

After confirming the reset, your Kindle will start a self-cleaning process, which may take a few minutes. Once completed, your Kindle will be restored to its default settings. Please note that any books, custom preferences, or Amazon account credentials saved on the device will be lost. Fortunately, Kindle books are linked to your Amazon account, allowing you to log in and download them again.

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World’s First Amphibious Motorcycle: Classic Dirt Bike

In the May 1974 issue of Dirt Bike, an interesting motorcycle was featured – the prototype Aquavarna amphibious dirt bike. Although no other references to this bike have been found, here is the story of the 1974 Aquavarna 450 as written by staffer George Wegner.



The Aquavarna was featured in the May 1974 issue of Dirt Bike. No other references have been found.

Someone in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has developed a groundbreaking waterproofing technique. This dedicated individual, Peter “Gills” Dill, has combined his love for dirt biking and scuba diving to create an innovative amphibious motorcycle. His invention, the Aquavarna 450, caught the attention of Dirt Bike magazine, and they decided to put it to the test as the “MASTER TESTERS”.



The inventor with his Aquavarna amphibian.

The test session took place at Lake Michigan, where the Aquavarna amazed the testers. Equipped with a scuba regulator connected to the rider and a modified Husky air box, the bike could be ridden completely submerged. The waterproofing technique used by Dill remains a secret, but it is suspected to involve Elmer’s Glue, malted milk balls, and WD-40.

During the test, the bike achieved a top speed of 14 knots underwater, offering a unique and exhilarating riding experience. The traction was impressive, allowing the rider to maneuver through underwater obstacles effortlessly. Even crashes were enjoyable, as the rider would simply settle to the bottom.

After the successful test, the Dirt Bike team discussed potential improvements for the Aquavarna, including adding fins or rudders for better cornering stability. Gills, the inventor, was invited to join the team as a “Special Underwater Consultant and Test Editor”. The article concludes with a mention of a future cycle park opening off the coast of Delaware, where enthusiasts can explore underwater biking.