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BMW to pit 135i against F1 car, V8 Supercar at Australian GP
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Posted by: notlove
While the main event at any Formula 1 calendar stop is invariably the focus of most media attention, there are often some truly brilliant side shows and feature races put on alongside them to make for even more entertainment for the crowd. The first event of the 2009 season, the Australian GP, will play host to one such event - a showdown between a street-legal 135i and a pair of race cars.
Obviously the little street-tired coupe will be over-matched in pure performance terms, but the 'tii' decals on the 1-series hint at its still-impressive performance. To make it sporting, each car will start from the same point on the track, and race just one lap - but with a time handicap.
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