Recently, we tested the BMW 1-Series M Coupe at the Monticello Motor Club in New York. We have that review up on our website, along with a track report of the South Course. For visual reference, we are sharing this video, which we took from the passenger seat on a recon lap before we were let loose to flog M cars.
We were given access to the South Course, which uses Turns 4 through 12a of the full Monticello circuit. Turn 4 is bypassed by the pit lane, which exited at the outside of Turn 5. From there, we floored it into Turn 6, a fast wide right-hander, at which point we shifted into third gear and bent to the right to set up for Turn 7. Staying to the outside (left), we braked late and heavy before pulling in hard to the right for a late apex. Turn 7 really showed off the amount of grip of the 1M Coupe.
A letter published by AutoWeek revealed that Monticello Motor Club president Ari Strauss has been in talks with Bernie Ecclestone, president and CEO of Formula One Management, about hosting a grand prix at the private New York track.