MINI John Cooper Works on the way to the 24-hour race!

Recently updated on August 17, 2023 at 02:34 am

The new MINI John Cooper Works from Bulldog Racing has passed its baptism of fire. In recent weeks, the vehicle has completed the extended test program on the Circuit de Provence near the southern French city of Marseille. The aim of the extensive tests was to gain insights into the permanent load on the chassis and drive components and their durability. BMW Group chassis engineer, Patrick Häussler, was behind the wheel of the 225 kW (306 hp) MINI. Advantage for the racing team: Patrick develops BMW and MINI series products full-time and knows the Miramas test site from years of testing. "During our rollout in March, it was important to ensure the basic function of the MINI John Cooper Works. We were now able to test the entire range of development at the BMW Group test site in Miramas. In addition to the obligatory endurance runs and the coordination, we were able to carry out modifications and repairs on our vehicle quickly on site.“ says Friedhelm Thelen, team principal of Bulldog Racing.

the MINI John Cooper Works

"I drove the MINI John Cooper Works for the 24h race in Miramas for the first time. The MINI John Cooper Works is brand new, which is why it's fascinating how far the car has come. We were able to cover more kilometers each day of testing and start setup work and tire testing. My impression is consistently positive. It was a great pleasure for me to be able to do my part so that we can hopefully have a great race at the Nürburgring", says Patrick Häussler, chassis engineer at the BMW Group. Bulldog Racing will continue the development program with the new MINI John Cooper Works in the coming weeks on the Nordschleife. The first race will take place from May 06th to 08th, 2022 at the ADAC 24h Qualifiers on the Nürburgring.

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MINI John Cooper Works completes another milestone on its way to the 24-hour race.
Photo credit: BMW/ Bulldog racing

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