BMW M2 Cup: New racing series makes its debut at the Lausitzring 28.07.2021: The new BMW M2 Cup made its debut during the DTM weekend at the Lausitzring (GER). The new series features spectacular racing with the BMW M2 CS Racing. 17 cars were in action at the season-opener in the Lusatia region of Germany.

The new BMW M2 Cup made its debut during the DTM weekend at the Lausitzring (GER). The new series features spectacular racing with the BMW M2 CS Racing. 17 cars were in action at the season-opener in the Lusatia region of Germany.

 

The dominant driver on the inaugural weekend of the BMW M2 Cup was Tim Heinemann (GER), who secured both pole positions in the #78 BMW M2 CS Racing and went on to claim comfortable lights-to-flag victories in both races. In Saturday’s opening race, Heinemann finished almost nine seconds ahead of his closest rivals. In race two on Sunday, his lead was over four seconds.



Runner-up in race one was Fabian Kreim (GER / #43). In race two, second place went to 16-year-old Salman Owega (GER / #7). The third place on the podium in both races was occupied by Louis Henkefend (GER) in the #17 BMW M2 CS Racing.
 

The second event of the season takes place from 6th to 8th August at Zolder, Belgium. More information on the BMW M2 Cup can be found on the official website bmwm2cup.com. I

 



Andrea Schwab, photo BMW