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12-12-2009, 01:15 PM | #1 | |
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M3post member Michael Cooper, CTS-V challenge standout, invited to BMWNA for present
Check this out - Michael Cooper (the///Mthree) who drove his M3 sedan and nearly won Bob Lutz's CTS-V shootout challenge was invited to BMWNA in NJ and met with the BMW Performance brand manager (Eric Riehle) and M brand manager (Larry Koch). Lucky guy received a tour of the facilities and received a BMW Performance steering wheel for his efforts. They even installed it in his M3 for him while he got to drive a full performance parts 335i sedan.
Said Larry Koch: “I’m excited to present the BMW Performance Steering Wheel to someone who can truly appreciate its high tech features,” said Eric Riehle, BMW Performance brand manager. “This product is a must-have item for any motorsport enthusiast seeking that extra edge. Michael is exactly the type of client for which BMW engineered this product.” In regards to his driving skills in the recent GM’s challenge, Larry Koch, M Brand Manager, BMW of North America said: “I was not surprised to see young upstart Michael Cooper putting away even an experienced jet-jockey like Bob Lutz at the track. Michael’s M3 Sedan is a car that will make the most of any driver’s skill, and Michael deserves recognition for his focus and consistency behind the wheel.” Here is Michael's response to the experience (from post #33 in this thread): Quote:
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12-12-2009, 01:23 PM | #2 |
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I wish Nissan did this. I feel quite confident I drove my old Frontier like they never thought any one would attempt to.
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12-12-2009, 01:31 PM | #5 |
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yeah cooper kicked caddy ass !! he made us proud AND HE DID WIN UNTIL THEY BROUGHT OUT NON REGISTERED PROS WHO PRACTICED ON THAT TRACK FOR 2 MONTHS STRAIGHT. ALL THE REGISTERED CONTESTANTS COOPER WON.
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Good on BMW for reckonizing that Micheal had the balls to go and stand up against the full brunt of the GM media core.I think it was the least they could do as he represented the M3 owners & brand very well!
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12-12-2009, 01:37 PM | #9 |
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But then they voided his warranty for tracking his car and having a modded steering wheel
no wait, that would be if he had a GTR
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Bravo!! Congrats!
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Congratulations! A true example of an ///M driver. Maybe a spot in the Rahal Letterman Racing team is in his future.
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Wow that is awesome! Congrats to Michael.
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this is awesome. I wish BMW did more things like this.. work with their customers and do stuff. It feels like BMW is just looking out for themselves lately and just selling you a car.
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