Formula BMW USA - Round 14 - Road Atlanta - Race

Stevens Wins Round 14; Philippe Wins Championship

Braselton, Ga. - Sept. 30, 2005. Reed Stevens (HBR Motorsport Team USA) saved
his best for last to take his first win of the season in the final round of the
2005 Formula BMW USA Championship. The 20-year old BMW Junior driver, runner-up
in yesterday's Round 13 race, led every lap of the 13-lap contest, finishing
.374 seconds ahead of fellow Junior Richard Philippe (Team Autotecnica).

Philippe, starting from his sixth pole position of the season, remained within
striking distance of Stevens every lap, but the 15-year old knew his real race
was with Kevin Lacroix (AIM Autosport) . Tied with Lacroix in Overall points
and three points ahead in Rookie points, Philippe only had to finish ahead of
Lacroix to take both the Overall and Rookie titles. Lacroix, forced to start at
the rear of the 18-car field after failing post-qualifying technical
inspection, charged to sixth, but ultimately had to settle for second in both
Championships.

Round 13 winner Edoardo Piscopo (EuroInternational) rounded out the podium,
capping a stellar weekend for the 17-year old Italian. He moves to fifth in the
Championship, despite missing the opening two rounds of the season.

Rob Bunker (AIM Autosport) took advantage of his sixth starting position to
finish fourth - both season's best efforts. Daniel Herrington (Jensen
Motorsport) also recorded his best result of the year, finishing fifth, and
setting the fastest lap of the race (1:28.581) on lap nine.

The top finishing Rookies were Stevens (P1), Philippe (P2), Piscopo (P3),
Bunker (P4) and Lacroix (P6).

The top-four drivers in Overall points are BMW Junior drivers; Philippe (151),
Lacroix (142), Wickens (122) and Stevens (110). Edordo Piscopo (108) rounds out
the top-five. The top-five in Rookie points are: Philippe (160), Lacroix (150),
Wickens (140), Stevens (124) and Davison (117).

Tom Purves, Chairman and CEO of BMW (US) Holding Corp. said, "The entire BMW
family congratulates Richard Philippe, the 2005 Formula BMW USA Overall and
Rookie Champion. His performance was exceptional and all of us at BMW wish him
even greater success as he continues his motorsports career. Our sincerest
appreciation and admiration also goes out to every Formula BMW USA driver, team
and family member for sharing a motorsports passion that is at the very
foundation of the BMW brand."

An elated Stevens said, "I was hoping for a double win weekend, but a second
place yesterday, followed by a first place in the final race is great for us.
We started off the year very strong, struggled in the middle of the season, and
had a very strong finish. Three podiums in the last four races along with the
win today feels very good. You are never satisfied unless you are first, but
considering where we fell to - I think as far back as seventh at one point - I
am very glad that we did come back to finish in the top-five. If we had been
better prepared at the beginning of the season I think I could have been there
with Richard and Kevin battling for the Championship. But as it is, fourth
place in the Championship makes for a great season."

Equaly pleased, Philippe said, "I feel very good as a lot of hard work has paid
off. Emotionally, it was very difficult to have to decide the Championship in
the last race, but we came out on top. This was my first year racing cars and I
learned a lot. When I started my goal was to win every single race, but I saw
that this wasn't possible. I won three races and after I tried to finish
consistantly. Today, I knew that Kevin started in the back. I just needed to be
consistent and finish ahead of him. I wanted to win badly. I started first and
finished second - I am only slightly disappointed, but happy that I have won
the Championship."

Piscopo added, "Today we didn't have enough speed to win, but I am really glad
that we are on the podium again. That is what matters. I had a really good
start, but on this track it is not so easy to overtake. Moreover, if you miss
it on the first laps, the race is done. I want to thank EuroInternational for
the great car. I never had problems, it never broke and I am sure we will have
a really good chance in Bahrain. Unfortunately, I missed the first races and
then I made some experience mistakes at the beginning. I am happy to finish
fifth in the Championship. If I had raced in the first two races I know I would
have finished even better."

A total of 29 drivers have competed in at least one Formula BMW USA race this
year and while the titles have been decided at Road Atlanta, the season will
not be completely finished for some. All Formula BMW drivers worldwide who
qualify can participate in the Formula BMW World Final at the Bahrain
International Circuit on December 13th through 16th. Formula BMW drivers from
the Asian, German, UK and North American Formula BMW programs will compete for
the World Final crown and a BMW Formula One test.

Round 14 - Results (13 laps)

1 Reed Stevens (R) HBR Motorsport Team USA 19:19.415
2 Richard Philippe (R) Team Autotecnica 19:19.789
3 Edoardo Piscopo (R) EuroInternational 19:21.036
4 Rob Bunker (R) AIM Autosport 19:25.142
5 Daniel Herrington Jensen MotorSport 19:27.069
6 Kevin Lacroix (R) AIM Autosport 19:29.698
7 John Zartarian (R) Gelles Racing 19:32.755
8 Matthew Lee (R) Twintooth/BRM Motorsport 19:32.871
9 Robert Wickens (R) Team Apex Racing USA 19:33.386
10 Race Johnson (R) HBR Motorsport Team USA 19:33.589
11 Maxime Soulet Gelles Racing 19:34.045
12 Doug Boyer (R) Jensen MotorSport 19:34.593
13 Adrien Herberts (R) Atlantic Racing Team 19:39.683
14 Justin Moon (R) Gelles Racing 19:39.798
15 James Davison (R) HBR Motorsport Team USA 19:42.393
16 Tom Sutherland HBR Motorsport Team USA 19:43.765
17 Ryan Campbell (R) Gelles Racing 19:55.849
18 Derek Burseth Burseth Racing 20:02.118

Championship points after 14 of 14 races:
1. Richard Philippe (Team Autotecnica, 151), 2. Kevin Lacroix (AIM Autosport,
142), 3. Robert Wickens (Team Apex Racing USA, 122), 4. Reed Stevens (HBR
Motorsport Team USA, 110), 5. Edoardo Piscopo (EuroInternational, 108), 6.
James Davison (HBR Motorsport Team USA, 104), 7. Maxime Soulet (Gelles Racing,
98), 8. Rob Bunker (AIM Autosport, 41), 9. Tom Sutherland (HBR Motorsport Team
USA, 39), 10. Race Johnson (HBR Motorsport Team USA, 37), 11. Justin Moon
(Gelles Racing, 31), 12. Daniel Herrington (Jensen MotorSport, 28), 13. John
Zartarian (Jensen MotorSport, 27), 14. Tobias Hegewald (Atlantic Racing Team,
22), 15. Jonathan Summerton (Walker Racing, 22), 16. Matthew Lee (Twintooth/BRM
Motorsport, 17), 17. Doug Boyer (Jensen MotorSport, 9), 18. Adrien Herberts
(Atlantic Racing Team, 8), 19. Michael Patrizi (Walker Racing, 8), 20. Darin
Marcus (Gelles Racing, 7), 21. Paul Rees (Walker Racing, 1), 22. Derek Burseth
(Burseth Racing, 0), 23. Ryan Campbell (Gelles Racing, 0), 24. Nathan DePagter
(DRE Autosport, 0), 25. Jules Duc (Jensen MotorSport, 0), 26. Scott Harnell
(SDH3 with Cinema Concepts, 0), 27. Ryan Phinny (Gelles Racing, 0), 28. Robbie
Pecorari (Walker Racing, 0), 29. Dan Abbale (Atlantic Racing Team)

Rookies:
1. Richard Philippe (160), 2. Kevin Lacroix (150), 3. Robert Wickens (140), 4.
Reed Stevens (124), 5. James Davison (117), 6. Edoardo Piscopo (116), 7. Rob
Bunker (62), 8. Race Johnson (61), 9. Justin Moon (45), 10. Matthew Lee (41),
11. John Zartarian (37), 12. Doug Boyer (24), 13. Tobias Hegewald (22), 14.
Darin Marcus (20), 15. Adrien Herberts (19), 16. Ryan Campbell (4), 17. Jules
Duc (2), 18. Nathan DePagter (0), 19. Ryan Phinny (0)

Background:

Formula BMW is the world's leading entry-level class in Formula racing. In 2005
the series will be held in Germany, Britain, Asia and the USA. Up-and-coming
drivers as young as 15-years-old are given the opportunity of entering motor
racing with the high-tech, standard FB02 race car.

This racing car has been seen on the grid since 2002 and has set standards
particularly on the safety technology front. The single-seater is propelled by
a 140 bhp BMW engine up to 140 mph and by far exceeds the safety requirements
for its class. BMW Motorsport has developed the FORS Formula Rescue Race Seat
especially for Formula BMW. The HANS® safety system is also mandatory.

In 2005, Formula BMW will be staged five times as part of the Formula One
support program. All the series offer a multifaceted Education and Coaching
Program as well as sponsorship for promising racing talents. The best-known
alumni of this talent hothouse are Formula One drivers Ralf Schumacher and
Christian Klien.

BMW Motorsport Director Dr. Mario Theissen: "Formula BMW offers talented young
drivers more than just a car. In the Education and Coaching Program we have
designed specially for them, they learn everything they need to know to hold
their own in the big wide world of motor racing. Formula BMW has shot out of
the blocks to become the top entry-level class for Formula racing worldwide."

In December 2005 the Bahrain International Circuit will host the first Formula
BMW World Final. Young racing drivers from the four regional Formula BMW series
will compete against each other. The winner will get a Formula One test drive.