BMW Media Site Side by side. Partners. Contact: Thomas  Plucinsky thomas.plucinsky@bmwna.com   Matthew  Russell (201) 307-3783 (office) Matthew.Russell@bmwna.com   Bill  Cobb billcobbcommunications@yahoo.com     Side by side. Partners. Premium Partner.Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts.IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global organisation with nine hotel brands including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites®, Candlewood Suites®, EVEN™ Hotels and HUALUXE™ Hotels & Resorts. IHG also manages Priority Club® Rewards, the world’s first and largest hotel loyalty program with over 69 million members worldwide. IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns over 4,500 hotels and more than 672,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories. With more than 1,000 hotels in its development pipeline, IHG expects to recruit around 90,000 people into additional roles across its estate over the next few years.InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales.Visit www.ihg.com for hotel information and reservations and www.priorityclub.com for more on Priority Club Rewards. For our latest news, visit www.ihg.com/media, www.twitter.com/ihg, www.facebook.com/ihg or www.youtube.com/ihgplc.Premier Technical Partner.Castrol EDGE.Castrol’s commercial success is underpinned by their ability to deliver improved performance through leadership in technology and innovation. This has helped Castrol deliver superior performing lubricants for over 100 years including brands such as Castrol EDGE – Castrol’s strongest and most advanced range of engine oils yet. In its work with BMW, Castrol EDGE provides leading technological insight and innovation to improve on track performances.Official Partners.BMW M Performance Parts.The range of BMW M Performance Parts enables customization with a clear focus on a particularly intense driving experience. Like the BMW M Performance Parts products already available for many BMW M models, the catalog of parts developed for the latest generation BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series and BMW 6 Series ensures an authentic transfer of M specific motor racing know-how to everyday driving. These components are designed in close collaboration with BMW M GmbH, focused on powertrain, suspension, aerodynamics and the cockpit, providing a tangible increase in driving dynamics by enhancing engine power, reducing weight and optimizing aerodynamics. They also add a striking touch of sporty style to each vehicle. BMW M Performance Parts are the only choice for drivers looking to personalize their cars while boosting performance.BMW Performance Driving School.Just as a vehicle is a reflection of its driver, the driver is a reflection of the car. And when both work seamlessly together, they unleash the highest level of performance. Under any circumstance. In a fraction of a second, the Ultimate Driver can process road conditions and minimize the risk of an accident. In a controlled environment, and under the supervision of BMW-certified instructors, students experience a wide range of conditions for safely maneuvering real-world scenarios and enhance their driving techniques. For the performance oriented driver, hone in on quick reflexes and hand-eye coordination at our M School featuring BMW’s latest M brand vehicles. With more horsepower and a sharper chassis, you need to be at the top of your game. We'll make sure you get there. For more information: www.bmwtraining.comTechnical Partner.Michelin.Michelin has been involved in motor sports for more than 100 years as the leading tyre manufacturer worldwide. Recently, for instance, the French company revolutionised Endurance racing worldwide by reducing dramatically the quantity of tyres used during the events, while increasing the performance at the same time. Thanks to a continuous knowledge transfer between series production and motor sports, both areas have been supporting each other successfully for years. The brand with the Michelin Man has been a reliable racing sports partner of BMW for years. Official Supplier.PUMA.PUMA is one of the world’s leading Sportlifestyle companies that designs and develops footwear, apparel and accessories. It is committed to working in ways that contribute to the world by supporting Creativity, SAFE Sustainability and Peace, and by staying true to the principles of being Fair, Honest, Positive and Creative in decisions made and actions taken. PUMA starts in Sport and ends in Fashion. Its Sport Performance and Lifestyle labels include categories such as Football, Running, Motorsports, Golf and Sailing. Sport Fashion features collaborations with renowned designer labels such as Alexander McQueen and Mihara Yasuhiro. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Cobra Golf and Tretorn. The company, which was founded in 1948, distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs about 11,000 people worldwide and has headquarters in Herzogenaurach/Germany, Boston, London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit http://www.puma.com