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Anticipation is building ahead of winter; the BMW M2 CS Racing Winter Cup will ensure that racing fans around the world will not have to miss out on thrilling races between December and March. The four race weekends in the GT Winter Series will feature a total of eight races, each lasting 25 minutes, all of which will take place on the sun-soaked circuits of Portugal and Spain. Participants can choose whether to bring their own car and team, or whether to compete for one of the BMW M Motorsport teams. The 'Endless Summer' series of tracks days also gives interested customers and fans the opportunity to get out on the track and gain some experience themselves.

The BMW M2 CS Racing Cup NLS replaces the attractive BMW M240i Racing Cup, which had enjoyed many years of success. The VLN and BMW M Motorsport have agreed a three-year contract that features something new. For the very first time, this cup permits two different performance levels for the car. In addition to the total prize money of 100,000 Euro paid by BMW M Motorsport to the five best teams, the exclusive tyre partner Michelin will also present a race tyre prize to the three top teams in each race. The total value of this over the season is around 28,000 Euro, making participation in the BMW M2 CS Racing Cup more financially attractive than ever. As was the case for the BMW M240i Racing Cup, the BMW M2 CS Racing Cup will also have its own class at the Nürburgring 24-hour race.

The BMW M2 CS Racing Cup Benelux is the result of collaboration between BMW Belux, BMW Netherlands and BMW M Motorsport. A total of five race weekends are scheduled at the most legendary circuits in Belgium and the Netherlands. They will feature two 30-minute sprint races and a longer 55-minute race. Participants will be battling for prize money of 50,000 Euro. In addition to Zolder, Assen and Zandvoort, the BMW M2 CS Racing Cup Benelux will also visit Spa-Francorchamps.

At six DTM race weekends, the BMW M2 Cup will feature a total of twelve races on the following circuits: the Lausitzring, Norisring, Nürburgring, Spa-Francochamps, Red Bull Ring and Hockenheimring. The concept for the BMW M2 Cup is absolutely focused on equal opportunities and transparency. Centralised preparation and the inclusion of technical skills from dealers certified by BMW M Motorsport, and the allocation of cars before each event, clearly show that the priorities for this one-make cup are driver training and honing individual skills.

The BMW M6 GT3 and the BMW M4 GT4 have long been competing with distinction in the Italian GT Championship, and now fans in Italy can look forward to the BMW M2 CS Racing. Six race weekends will feature a total of twelve races in the BMW M2 CS Racing Cup Italy, as part of the Italian GT Championship. The drivers will appear at Monza, Misano, Mugello, Imola and Vallelunga.