Christian Menzel
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Christian Menzel is a German racecar driver.
His career started in 1981 in Karts. Since 1991 he competed in ADAC
BMW
Formula Junior
, later Formula Renault
and since 1994 Formula 3.
In 1998 he won together with Hans-Joachim Stuck and Marc Duez
the 24 Hours Nürburgring
on a BMW 320 Diesel.
Since 2000 Menzel was active in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters
(DTM) for Opel
.
The main activity of Christian Menzel is racing in the Porsche Carrera Cup
(winner 2005) and Porsche Supercup
, since 2008 in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, in which he finished second.
His career started in 1981 in Karts. Since 1991 he competed in ADAC
ADAC
The ADAC is Germany's and Europe's largest automobile club, with more than 17 million members in June 2010. It was founded on May 24, 1903 as "Deutsche Motorradfahrer-Vereinigung" and was renamed in 1911...
BMW
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
Formula Junior
Formula Junior
Formula Junior is an open wheel formula racing class first adopted in October 1958 by the CSI . The class was intended to provide an entry level class where you could use inexpensive mechanical components from ordinary automobiles...
, later Formula Renault
Formula Renault
Formula Renault is a class of formula racing founded in 1971. It is popular in Europe and other countries. Regarded as an entry-level series to motor racing, it is a respected series where drivers can learn advanced racecraft before moving on to Formula Three, World Series by Renault, GP2 or...
and since 1994 Formula 3.
In 1998 he won together with Hans-Joachim Stuck and Marc Duez
Marc Duez
Marc Duez is a race and rally driver from Belgium.He won the 24 Hours Nürburgring several times, and also the 24 Hours Spa.Duez also has competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Andros Trophy....
the 24 Hours Nürburgring
24 Hours Nürburgring
The 24 Hours Nürburgring is a touring car and GT endurance racing event on the Nürburgring Nordschleife . With a lap length of over , it allows the participation of more than 200 cars, and over 700 drivers.-Overview:...
on a BMW 320 Diesel.
Since 2000 Menzel was active in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters
Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters
The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters is a touring car racing series based in Germany, but also with rounds elsewhere in Europe....
(DTM) for Opel
Opel
Adam Opel AG, generally shortened to Opel, is a German automobile company founded by Adam Opel in 1862. Opel has been building automobiles since 1899, and became an Aktiengesellschaft in 1929...
.
The main activity of Christian Menzel is racing in the Porsche Carrera Cup
Porsche Carrera Cup
Porsche Carrera Cup is a number of one-make sports car racing series competed with Porsche 911 Carreras, including the following:-Regional:...
(winner 2005) and Porsche Supercup
Porsche Supercup
The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup is the international motor racing series supporting the FIA Formula One World Championship organized by Porsche AG....
, since 2008 in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, in which he finished second.