Weeks ago, GM's sometime vice-chairman Bob Lutz threw a claiming at everyone interested to compete against the Cadillac CTS-V. Car owners, journalists or anyone interested on taking on the CTS-V, were invited on the New York'due south Monticello Motor Club track.

BMW M3 owner and 21 year old driver, Michael Cooper, defeated the CTS-V driven by Lutz, with an impressive ii:50:424 lap time. Impressed with his driving skills, BMW North America invited Michael to their Woodcliff Lake, NJ, headquarters for a meet-and-greet with Eric Riehle, BMW Performance brand managing director, and Larry Koch, M Brand Director.

Michael received a tour of the facilities and was presented with a BMW Performance Multifunction Steering Wheel. While the BMW Functioning Steering Wheel was installed by BMW NA Accessory Development Engineers Jameon Cropper and Christian Gomez, Michael and Eric took a test drive in the company's BMW Performance-enhanced 335i Sedan featuring Aero Kit, Power Kit, Exhaust System, Wheels, Short Shifter, Carbon Fiber / Alcantara Interior Trim, and of course a BMW Performance Steering Wheel.

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From left: Eric Riehle (BMW Operation brand manager) greets Michael Cooper at the BMW of North America Headquarters.

"I'thou excited to present the BMW Operation Steering Wheel to someone who can truly appreciate its loftier tech features," said Eric Riehle, BMW Performance brand director. "This product is a must-have particular for any motorsport enthusiast seeking that extra border. Michael is exactly the type of customer for which BMW engineered this production."

In regards to his driving skills in the recent GM's challenge, Larry Koch, M Brand Manager, BMW of North America said: "I was non surprised to see young upstart Michael Cooper putting away fifty-fifty an experienced jet-jockey like Bob Lutz at the rail. Michael's M3 Sedan is a automobile that will make the near of whatever driver's skill, and Michael deserves recognition for his focus and consistency behind the bicycle."

And we have to agree with Mr. Koch, the M3 Sedan truly is a driver's machine. Once again congratulations Michael for the impressive performance and thanks BMWNA for acknowledging us, the BMW community.