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BMW’s Head of M Motorsport, Andreas Roos, was optimistic on the potential in the new BMW M4 GT3 EVO’s first 24 Hours of Daytona.
Prior to the IMSA SportsCar Championship season opener, statements were made regarding the enhanced performance of the updated M4. The EVO version of the successful M4 GT3 has shown promising results with two wins. With the participation of Paul Miller Racing and Turner Motorsport, both teams with a strong history in the championship, the M4 GT3 EVO is poised to achieve good results. The BMW M4 package succeeded the M6 GT3 and has been utilized by both teams in 2022. Paul Miller Racing secured their second GTD title in 2023 and the Endurance Cup GTD title in 2024. BMW factory driver Dan Harper showcased strong performance in the GTD Pro class by qualifying the #48 entrant on the second row. Despite an issue in the previous year, BMW is determined to compete for victory in the GTD Pro class and has demonstrated competitive race pace. The presence of two BMWs in the GTD Pro class positions them alongside the Ford Mustangs and Corvette Z06 GT3s, while Turner Motorsport aims for success in the GTD category.
