One-two for the BMW M4 GT3 in Mid-Ohio
Turner Motorsport and Paul Miller Racing claimed a one-two with the BMW M4 GT3 in the GTD class at the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship event in Mid-Ohio (USA). Bill Auberlen and Robby Foley (both USA), in the #96 BMW M4 GT3, crossed the finish line in second place after 2 hours and 40 minutes of racing, but the duo was subsequently promoted to first when the first-placed McLaren was disqualified after the race. Paul Miller Racing drivers Bryan Sellers and Madison Snow (both USA) started from pole position in the GTD class and came home directly behind Auberlen and Foley. They were promoted from third to second place, making it a one-two for the BMW M Motorsport teams. “I have lost in this way in the past,” said Auberlen, showing sympathy for the disqualified McLaren crew. Sellers said: “Our BMW M4 GT3 had fantastic pace all weekend. The partnership between BMW M Motorsport and Paul Miller Racing is getting stronger all the time. A win and then another podium today – all in our first four races together; that is something we can be proud of.”
BMW M Team RLL was not in action in Mid-Ohio, as the GTD PRO class was taking a break. Turner Motorsport and Paul Miller Racing will again be the only teams competing with the BMW M4 GT3 at the next round in Detroit (USA) on 4th June. The GTD PRO class returns to action at the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen (USA) on 26th June.
