Although we were unable to finish the race due to drivetrain problems, BMW recognised the potential and took overall victory at the 1998 24 Hours on the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
On the back of this success, Honda Belgium commissioned us to manage the brand for the Touring Car Championship and the 24 Hours of Spa. Our Honda Integras were among the favourites in all races and international championships from the very outset. Many racing victories across Europe were to follow.
Our team won the European Championship final in Zandvoort in 1999 and signed up Finnish driver Markus Palttala. Christian Schumacher later introduced him to modern GT racing.
We won the 24 Hours of Zolder in 1999 with Bouvy-Moreau-De Groodt in our Porsche 996 GT3 Cup.
In 2001, Palttala – De Groodt – Tollenaire won the 24-hour race at Spa in our PSI Porsche 996 GT3.