MINI JCW and Bulldog Racing maintain 2nd place in the SP3T-class during the 24 Hours of Nürburgring competition.
**MINI John Cooper Works and Bulldog Racing Secure Second Place in SP3T Class at the 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours**
The 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours, one of the most popular motorsport events in the world this year, saw the MINI John Cooper Works and Bulldog Racing team secure a notable podium finish. The crew finished second in the SP3T class, marking their third consecutive podium finish in this challenging endurance event.
The race, the 53rd edition of the event, is renowned for its demanding track and the exceptional teamwork, reliability, and driving skill required to endure the 24-hour challenge. This year, over 280,000 fans attended the event, setting a new record.
The MINI John Cooper Works and Bulldog Racing team entered the race with the goal of defending their SP3T class title, following their win in the 2024 event. Markus Fischer, Samantha Tan, Toby Goodman, and Sebastian Sauerbrei showed real team spirit as they navigated the challenging track, with Fischer driving the team's fastest lap with a time of 10:02, beating last year's fastest lap.
The race was not without its challenges. On Saturday afternoon, a power failure forced a two-hour interruption, with the restart taking place at 7:45 pm. Despite these setbacks, the team completed 111 laps and covered over 2,700 kilometers during the 24-hour race, demonstrating the engineering skills of the MINI brand.
In addition to their racing efforts, the MINI John Cooper Works team also partnered with the lifestyle and motorsport culture brand Deus Ex Machina during the event. This collaboration showcased a blend of racing heritage and contemporary culture, enhancing the event's fan engagement and brand presence.
For queries about the MINI John Cooper Works, contact Julian Kisch at +49-151-601-38072 or [email protected]. For queries about the BMW brand, contact Micaela Sandstede at +49-176-601-61611 or [email protected]. Off the track, racing enthusiasts stayed up late into the night with the teams and celebrated the drivers at the 53rd edition of the Eifel classic.
This consistent performance showcases MINI John Cooper Works and Bulldog Racing's strong presence at the prestigious 24-hour endurance race, while the Deus Ex Machina collaboration adds cultural flair to their motorsport efforts. The team will undoubtedly be looking to build on this success in future races.
Sports enthusiasts worldwide followed the impressive performance of the MINI John Cooper Works and Bulldog Racing team at the 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours. The crew's second-place finish in the SP3T class marked their third consecutive podium at this challenging endurance event, further cementing their reputation in the world of sports car racing.
