S2E4 - Samantha Tan: Racing Career, BMW 1M and owning a $750K BMW 3.0 CSL

BMWBLOG podcast hosts Nate and Horatiu interviewed racing driver Samantha Tan. During the podcast, Samantha discussed her racing career, how she initially got involved in racing, and her experiences racing the BMW M4 GT3. She also talked about her strong affinity for the BMW brand, which began with her admiration for the E36 M3 and later led her to own a BMW 1M. She currently drives a BMW XM and awaiting a BMW M8 Coupe as well. Furthermore, Samantha shared an intriguing story about her acquisition of one of only two BMW 3.0 CSL models in the United States. This particular model is valued at $750,000. The podcast likely delved into the details of how Samantha was able to acquire such a rare and valuable car and her experiences with it. Intro 0:00 The BMW Journey 1:19 My 1M 2:00 Racing Career 6:50 The journey to M4 GT3 10:51 The life of a race car driver 12:45 F1 favorite team and driver 15:35 Favorite race track 22:05 Others BMWs I owned 24:00 Thoughts on BMW XM 24:45 M3 Touring and M5 Touring 26:50 M2 Thoughts 31:50 Cars I'd like to own 33:50 Bought the $750K 3.0 CSL 35:00 2023 Plans 41:00 My unique livery 43:10 Horatiu's Thoughts on the 1M 50:10 M School @Indy 54:00