ICON OF PERFORMANCE

In 1979 and 1980, the BMW Procar Series was one of the most spectacular racing series in the motorsport world. As part of most European Formula 1 races, the five fastest F1 drivers from the practice sessions of the respective Grand Prix took part and raced identical BMW M1 cars against private drivers, well-known racers and up-and-coming talents. A competition of this magnitude would be inconceivable today, and it was hugely successful with the public. Proof of just how big a stage it provided for motorsport superstars, the overall winner of the first Procar season was Niki Lauda. The following year, Nelson Piquet secured first place in the standings with three wins in a row.

The BMW M1 Procar Revival 2019.
On July 5-7, BMW M1 Procar fans attended a very special event at the Norisring as part of the DTM weekend. 40 years after its racetrack debut, the BMW Group Classic brought 14 models of the legendary Procar Series BMW M1 back to the starting grid. With the Procar Revival taking place on Nuremberg's exciting street circuit, the BMW Group Classic was also able to inspire many renowned drivers to make their return to the cockpit of the BMW M1. These included motorsport legends like Germany's Hans-Joachim Stuck, the Netherlands' Jan Lammers and Switzerland's Marc Surer – a trio who had been firm crowd favourites at the original Procar Series four decades ago.