BMW Art Car. The 17th Addition

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The day BMW launched the 17th BMW Art car, this time designed by Jeff Koons, I fell in love. There is something so effortlessly cool about it and with 2010 Nurburgring 24hr GT2 winning pedigree it was in with a chance. With Dirk Werner, Dirk Müller and WTCC uber star Andy Priaulx at the wheel you could say they were half way there before the race started.

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However! Things didn’t no go anywhere near the proposed plan. WIth punctures, leading to body and suspension damage and a bonkers situation including a desperate attempt by Andy Priaulx to get the limping M3 back to the pits after another puncture and an eventual podium Audi LMP1 monster, it wasn’t a good race.

Mind you, at least the weather provided a treat the day that David Lister put his light capturing device into action. Stunning work from the legendary motorsport photographer.

– Shots courtesy of BMW