A superb
and rare image of German Georg (Schorsch) Meier on the famous 500cc BMW
Kompressor Supercharged factory racer. The shot was taken during a race
event at the German circuit of Schotten in 1947. Meier is seen on his way to
victory!
It was a
very special event, as it was the very first post war race where the works
Kompressor BMW participated in! During World War II Meier hid one of the BMW
Kompressor works racers at his private estate. After the war it was the only
Kompressor racer that was still owned by BMW. In 1947 BMW was allowed again to
compete in racing, but only in national events. At the same time word came out
that BMW had saved one of its works racers, and that it would participate at
Schotten in 1947. What followed was quite a spectacle, as massive crowds showed
up to see Meier and the Supercharged boxer BMW in action. Meier did not
disappoint them, as he won the race with might!
Meier is
seen cornering with the famous 500cc B.M.W. RS Kompressor racer, a terrific,
powerful and mighty machine which was immensely successful in racing. It is
without doubt the most famous BMW racing model ever and an everlasting monument
of their technological capabilities! The 500cc boxer twin featured a Roots-type
supercharger, which was mounted in front of the crankcase. The carburetor was
on the right with the inlet pipes passing under the cylinders. The overhead
camshafts were shaft driven.
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