The 24-hour race at the Nürburgring is the highlight of our European
GT season in 2017. No other manufacturer has competed in this event
with as much success as BMW. With 19 overall wins, BMW has been part
of the 24h Nürburgring success story since 1970, and has shaped the
event. The fans reward our teams with fantastic support every year and
we’re certain the same will be true in 2017. The ‘Green Hell’ has
become a second home for BMW Motorsport and the M Festival, which has
turned into a permanent fixture on the support programme of the
24-hour race.
To enjoy sporting success on the Nordschleife, you need experienced
teams and reliable, fast drivers. We will compete with both once again
this season, as well as competitive cars – the BMW M6 GT3 in
particular. This may just be our biggest and best squad of all time at
the Nürburgring. But it will, of course, once again be an extremely
difficult race – due to the demanding track, the strong competition
and all the surprises that a 24-hour race in the Eifel mountains has
in store.