When a passion for a sport becomes unlike any other, the only thing to do is chase your dream. For drivers, that thrill can be found on race tracks around the world, alongside the most distinguished names in automobile manufacturing. During the 2011 season, BMW impressed enthusiasts with another incredible year of racing. In the American Le Mans Series, BMW Team RLL completed a hat trick by taking home the Drivers, Team and Manufacturer's Championships. And the GRAND-AM Series was no different with a double sweep in the Rolex Sports Cars Series and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge.

In the pages that follow, meet the drivers of these extraordinary vehicles, explore the inner-workings of the M3 GT racecar, and check out the racing schedules for an opportunity to let your heart skip a beat, or three.