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BMW M6 GTLM completes dress rehearsal in Sebring

BMW Team RLL spent three test days at the Sebring International Raceway preparing the BMW M6 GTLM for the second race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the 12 Hours of Sebring.

BMW drivers Bill Auberlen, John Edwards, Lucas Luhr, Dirk Werner and Kuno Wittmer shared the driving duties.

Turner Motorsport was also in action, testing the BMW M6 GT3, with which the team competes in the GTD class of the IWSC.

“We worked on several areas." said Auberlen "We fine-tuned the overall package in order to further improve the BMW M6 GTLM and to make it as reliable as possible. In addition, the test served us drivers to further get acquainted with the size of the car and the central seat position. You try to understand how many millimetres are left before you hit the curb or leave the track. As a driver, you are always fine-tuning on that.”

When asked what he most liked about the Sebring course Auberlen remarked, “Sebring is my most favourite circuit next to Long Beach. For me, the 12-hour race is the best endurance event in the world and it is the most historical sports car race in the United States. The best of the best from the world come here to compete. Our class is so competitive, so if you are within the top three you are doing great.”

Looking forward to the 12 hour race Auberlen added, “We have won this race quite a few times and have often been on the podium. If we take what we learned from Daytona and improve on it, then we can aim for a top result in Sebring.”

The 12 Hours of Sebring will take place on 18th/19th March.

02/28/16