Team RAC has announced that they will race the BMW 320si E90 in the 2007 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.
Team RAC has announced that they will race the BMW 320si E90 in the 2007 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.
The car was unveiled to the media today (11 January) on press preview day at the Autosport International show at the NEC, Birmingham.
Public visitors to the RAC stand (Hall H6, Stand 6140) at the show will now be able to see the new Team RAC car close up.
After a successful first season as sponsor of Team RAC, RAC will be looking to the BMW 320si E90 – which won the World Touring Car Championship for Andy Priaulx in 2006 – to spearhead their hunt for silverware.
Dick Bennetts, WSR Team principal, said: "Having decided not to design and build new cars for 2007, we conducted considerable research into all available options and have chosen the BMW 320si – and are looking forward to the challenge in 2007. BMW Motorsport is a very professional organisation and able to provide the level of technical support required by Team RAC."
Debbie Hewitt, managing director RAC, said: "We are delighted to confirm that Team RAC will be racing the BMW 320si E90. 2006 was a superb inaugural season for Team RAC and we’re looking forward to building on that in 2007. With the performance of the BMW confirmed and the announcement of our drivers for the coming season shortly, supported by a superb team, we are confident RAC will have reason to cheer on the track in 2007."
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Notes to editors:
About RAC
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Aviva bought RAC last year. The acquisition brings together RAC's powerful brand and customer base with the expertise and leading position in motor insurance of Norwich Union Insurance (part of Aviva). Norwich Union is the UK's largest insurer, insuring one in seven motor vehicles and with a market share of around 14%.
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