Berk Technology and Bonanni Motorsports Join Forces for 2010

M.Bonanni · #1 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 11:39 AM

Bonanni Motorsports and Berk Technology have been competing against each other in Redline Time Attack competition since 2007, but for the 2010 season they are joining forces to come back as one strong team. They will be competing in the Redline Time Attack Street RWD class using Berk Technology’s awesome BMW 135i time attack car. Bonanni Motorsports owner/driver Mike Bonanni will be behind the wheel of the 135i for the 2010 season as the newly merged team makes a strong effort to clench the 2010 Street RWD championship and become the top European chassis in the Street Class ranks! Bonanni has already piloted the Berk Technology 135i at the 2009 Super Lap and Redline Time Attack finals where the new team knocked seconds off of the car’s previous fastest laps at both Buttonwillow Raceway and Auto Club Speedway.

“I am very fortunate and excited to have the opportunity to team up with Berk Technology and maintain my presence at Redline Time Attack events as a driver. I feel that the partnership is a great mix and a recipe for success. I look forward to getting back on the podium next year.” – Mike Bonanni

The car has proven to be a capable platform and with some off-season development and testing the team is confident that they will be able to put the BMW on the podium at a number of 2010 Redline Time Attack events to contend for the season championship! Be on the lookout for the Berk Technology BMW 135i at the first round of the 2010 Redline Time Attack season held on March 27-28 at Buttonwillow Raceway.

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1LapSRT · #2 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 12:16 PM

Congrats!

M.Bonanni · #3 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 03:07 PM

^^Thanks!

. Should be an excellent year.

Ryan@T.A.F. · #4 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 08:00 PM

Two great people joining together.

Good luck bud!

M.Bonanni · #5 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 08:18 PM

Thanks Ryan

mxpop · #6 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 09:44 PM

Nice to see you landing on your feet Mike (gas pedal?).....

What times did you post at ACS with this car?

M.Bonanni · #7 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 09:57 PM

Thanks JC! The car ran a 1:54.909 at ACS on low boost. We turned the boost up for the second time attack which was supposed to give us another ~40whp but it went into limp mode on the warm up lap

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mxpop · #8 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 10:56 PM

^^^ Good time, was that competitive in class?

I have seen those motors create some crazy oil temp (like over 300) that will cause limp mode. Have you seen this issue too?

M.Bonanni · #9 (**permalink**) 12-04-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mxpop

^^^ Good time, was that competitive in class?

I have seen those motors create some crazy oil temp (like over 300) that will cause limp mode. Have you seen this issue too?

It was about 2 seconds off of a podium finish which is definitely do-able with some more development and seat time.

The oil temps are a problem in the car. Not as big of a problem as it is in the 370Zs, but I would have to cut my sessions short after a few laps. I stopped pushing the car once the oil temps got to around 270. Still on the stock oil cooler though so thats one of the upgrades planned for the near future.

optimus · #10 (**permalink**) 12-04-2009, 08:13 PM

Congrats to both!