JACKIE WEISS compete for one of four 2007 $40,000 FORMULA BMW Junior scholarships in Valencia, Spain

Released on = September 18, 2006, 4:16 pm

Press Release Author = Jackie Weiss Racingteam

Industry = Automotive

Press Release Summary = Valencia, Spain - September 18, 2006. There is no slowing
Formula BMW USA. With Robert Wickens' name in the record books as 2006 Formula BMW
USA champion, the series is already preparing for the 2007 season by searching for
the next group of BMW Junior drivers during a two-day scholarship shoot-out at the
Formula BMW Racing Center in Valencia, Spain on September 18-19.


Press Release Body = From the pool of 28 talented drivers who passed the Formula BMW
licensing course this year, 19 have received an invitation back to Valencia to
compete for one of four 2007 $40,000 Formula BMW USA Junior scholarships. In
addition to the monies, Formula BMW USA Juniors are automatically enrolled in
Formula BMW's comprehensive Education and Coaching Program. Provided by a team of
experts from the international motorsport scene the E & C program includes training
in the areas of physical fitness, media, racing car set-up and driving technique.

Representing the global reach of the Formula BMW program invited drivers include
Jackie Weiss, 15, USA/GER, Zachary Beard, 16, USA; Richard Compollo, 16, Guatemala;
Ian Costa, 17, USA; Daanish Dalal, 16, Canada; Ricardo Favoretto, 18, Brazil; Grant
Hebner, 18, USA; Timothy Hollowell, 17, USA; Chris Homan, 18, Canada; Alexander
Jacovides, 15, South Africa; Martijn Mol, 18, Netherlands; Eric Morrow, 17, USA;
Jeffrey Oleen, 16,USA; Jeffrey Petriello, 18, Canada; Robin Stonesifer, 18, USA; Dex
Tuttle, 17, USA; Michael Vincec, 15, Canada; Brett Smrz, 15, USA and Kristine
Daggett, 17, USA.

In addition to the four Juniors that will emerge from the scholarship shoot-out, a
fifth scholarship is automatically awarded to the winner of the Rookie Cup from the
previous season. Canadian Daniel Morad, the 2006 Rookie Champion, will receive a
scholarship for 2007 and return for a second year of Formula BMW USA competition.

Background: Formula BMW is the world's leading entry-level championship in Formula
racing. In 2006 the series will be held in Germany, the UK, Asia and the USA. More
than 80 up-and-coming drivers, some as young as 15-years old, will compete
worldwide. Racing five times in support of the Formula One World Championship,
Formula BMW offers a worldwide stage, training through a multifaceted Education and
Coaching Program and BMW's longstanding Junior scholarship for deserving drivers.

The FB02 race car is propelled by a 140 bhp BMW engine, reaching speeds up to 140
mph. The design exceeds the FIA safety requirements for its class, with the BMW
Motorsport developed FORS (Formula Rescue Race Seat), and the mandatory HANS (Head
and Neck Support) safety system.

From November 24 to 26, 2006 the Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo
will host the second Formula BMW World Final. Young racing drivers from the four
regional Formula BMW series will compete against each other with the winner
receiving a test drive with the BMW Sauber F1 Team.
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