BMW M3

The BMW M3 was Rum Bum Racing’s first competition car, carrying the team to an incredible debut and establishing the foundation for everything that followed.

The Beginning

When Rum Bum Racing entered the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge in 2010, they chose the BMW M3 (E90/E92) as their weapon of choice. The decision proved inspired—the team won their very first race at Daytona International Speedway with Matt Plumb and Gian Bacardi behind the wheel.

Technical Specifications

• Engine: 4.0-liter S65 V8
• Power: 414 horsepower
• Transmission: 6-speed sequential
• Class: Grand Sport (GS)

2010 Season

The inaugural season exceeded all expectations with three victories:

• Daytona International Speedway (debut win)
• Trois-Rivières
• Miller Motorsports Park

The team’s success helped BMW secure the Manufacturer Championship.

2011 Season

Building on their debut, Rum Bum Racing returned even stronger:

• Daytona International Speedway (second consecutive win)
• Lime Rock Park
• Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Once again, the team contributed to BMW’s Manufacturer Championship victory.

Legacy

Six wins in two seasons with the M3 established Rum Bum Racing as a force to be reckoned with. The car’s reliability and the team’s growing expertise created a winning combination that attracted attention throughout the paddock.

“The M3 taught us how to win. It gave us the confidence to believe we belonged.” — Matt Plumb