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BMW of North America, the Official Mobility Partner of the United States Olympic Committee, recently announced a new racing wheelchair for the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Team. BMW is working with Team USA athletes and coaches to design and develop the racing wheelchair, set to make its competitive debut at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
The racing wheelchair reflects the aesthetics and engineering of BMW vehicles, with various aerodynamic enhancements, carbon fiber materials, chassis reinforcements, and a personalized signature for each athlete.
The development of the racing wheelchair is something unique for BMW.
“Working on this project has been a truly rewarding experience for my team and we?re proud of what we?ve been able to accomplish in the last year and half with these athletes and their coaches,” said Brad Cracchiola, Associate Director, BMW Group DesignWorks. According to Cracchiola, a lot of thought went into the project and the team is excited to see its conclusion.
“From fittings and immersion sessions, to data analysis and real-time testing, we had the unique opportunity to build a fully customized racing device. We?re eager to complete the final product and look forward to watching Team USA compete,” he said.

With the help of Team USA athletes, BMW will work over the next few months to adjust and improve the wheelchair leading up to the Games. The final fleet of wheelchair...