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Intel Racing Tour thrills fans at the BMW World
By BMW Sauber F1 Team
August 13 2008
680 participants from around the world, over 3000 enthusiastic spectators, and one overjoyed winner: the Intel Racing Tour stopped at BMW World last week, and was a huge success. The winner of the race simulation competition received one of only 50 Intel notebooks made in the BMW Sauber F1 Team design.
BMW World provided the spectacular backdrop to the Intel Racing Tour, which stopped at the Bavarian automobile manufacturer's modern experience and delivery centre for the first time this year. From 4th to 8th August, "drivers" were able to step into the role of Nick Heidfeld or Robert Kubica in one of six driving simulators, where they then endeavoured to finish in the top ten for each day. The participants with the fastest lap times secured a place in the final, which was held last Friday.

Andreas Leicht, from Leipzig, was unbeatable in the final round, and was rewarded with an Intel notebook in the exclusive BMW Sauber F1 Team design. Second place went to Jochen Frömel, from Moosburg an der Isar, who is now the proud owner of a Platinum Membership of the BMW Sauber F1 Team Race Club. Daniel Seibert, from Munich, finished third and received a voucher for the BMW Shop at BMW World.

The final of the event was presented by "Morning Man" Mike Thiel and Karsten Wellert from the Munich radio station Gong 96.3. Daily announcements on the "Morning Show" and draws for final wildcards helped to guarantee the success of the event.

Intel, Official Corporate Partner of the BMW Sauber F1 Team, has been bringing the unique atmosphere of Formula One to shopping centres and selected events since 2007. At the grand finale last year, the overall winner of the Intel Racing Tour received a BMW Z4 M Coupé.

This week, the Intel Racing Tour continues at the games convention in Leipzig. A return to the BMW World is planned for next year.

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