Isle of Man/Munich, 2nd June 2014. Michael Dunlop (NI) has won a
historic victory for BMW Motorrad in the Isle of Man TT Superbike
race (GB), finishing 20.5 seconds in front of second-placed Guy
Martin (GB). Dunlop's stunning win comes exactly 75 years after
BMW
Motorrad's last Superbike victory at the Isle of Man in 1939,
when Georg Meier (DE) won on a Type 255 Kompressor.
Dunlop celebrated his eighth win on the Isle of Man with a BMW S
1000 RR entered by BMW Motorrad/Hawk Racing and supported by BMW
Motorrad Motorsport. The experts from Munich are on site at the
legendary road race event to help with their expertise, but also
with technical support. For example, BMW Motorrad Motorsport
supplied the Superbike engine for Dunlop's RR.
Dunlop took the lead early on the first lap and set two new lap
records during the race. After six stunning laps on the treacherous
road course, he took the flag celebrating his first ever TT win on
a BMW motorcycle.
"It's been 75 years for BMW Motorrad since it won the TT in 1939
– so today's win is a nice present to send back
to its museum", said Dunlop. "The BMW Motorrad/Hawk Racing team
worked really well, and we showed everyone that you can complete
two laps at full race pace on that BMW S 1000 RR. For a bike to
last around the TT, especially the way I bust them, is just
fantastic. The BMW is only just showing its potential, there's a
lot more to come from that bike. My team were up all night working
hard to prepare my RR. The guys have done a fantastic job and Kurt
Böck from BMW Motorrad Motorsport has been a
superstar. I can't say thanks enough to the whole team."
"This is just absolutely fantastic, big congratulations to
Michael and the whole team", enthused Berthold Hauser, BMW Motorrad
Motorsport Technical Director. "To compete on the Isle of Man is a
very special challenge, and we are proud to be a part of this
success. Over the last weeks, we worked intensively together with
BMW Motorrad/Hawk Racing on preparing for the Isle of Man. It is
completely different to racing on a circuit, and the bike is pushed
to and far over its limits on these difficult roads. Our task was
to give Michael an RR that can master this cruel challenge
– and we succeeded. We are more than happy that
our joint effort with the team has led to this historic win."
"Congratulations to Michael and BMW Motorrad/Hawk Racing. This
is a very special success for BMW Motorrad Motorsport", added Udo
Mark, BMW Motorrad Motorsport Marketing Director. "It was a dream
for us to see Michael winning on the Isle of Man exactly 75 years
after the historic triumph of Schorsch Meier –
and this dream has become reality. Thanks a lot to everyone who
played their part in this success. Now we are looking forward to
the remaining races on the Isle of Man."
Dunlop and the BMW Motorrad / Hawk Racing team will also compete
in the Superstock race on Monday and the blue riband Senior TT race
on Friday.
For further press / media information contact:
Scott Croaker
Product Communications Manager
783 Springvale Road
Mulgrave VIC 3170
Australia
Tel: +61 (3) 9264 4150
mailto: scott.croaker@bmw.com.au
Miles Davis
Marketing Manager Motorrad
783 Springvale Road
Mulgrave VIC 3170
Australia
Tel: +61 (3) 9264 4021
mailto: miles.davis@bmw.com.au