History of BMW- Race Team- http://www.autosmithcar.com/


Documentary- History of BMW Racing!

This is a 42 minute documentary about the history of BMW racing..very interesting.  The numerous countries, influences, how they integrated the racing vehicles to be consumer vehicles.  Some great live footage from the time era's.

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