In a press release issued late on December 5th, BMW Motorsport has announced its intension to intensify its involvement in GT racing in the new year.  During the BMW Sports Trophy Award Ceremony in Munich (DE), it was stated that the BMW M3 GT2 will see action in selected GT races, primarily the 24-hour classics - including the Total 24 Hours of Spa.  The development of a BMW Z4 for the GT3 category was also announced.

BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen said: “[...]Our programme will include works entries at 24-hour classics for the first time since 2005. [...] Furthermore, we will also expand our customer racing programme, and will be offering a new car in the form of a BMW Z4 that complies with GT3 regulations. In general, we are well positioned to demonstrate the performance of our cars to our customers around the world in 2010.”

BMW will be represented at numerous GT events by its long-term test and development team Schnitzer Motorsport. The focus of this commitment is on the classic 24-hour races. As well as the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring (DE), it is also planned for the BMW M3 GT2 to start in Le Mans (FR) and Spa-Francorchamps (BE). BMW Motorsport is currently in positive discussions with organisers and governing bodies regarding the approval of the car.