Marcel Tiemann
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Marcel Tiemann is a race driver from Germany
. He is best known for being a five-time winner of the 24 Hours Nürburgring
race.
He is the son of Hans-Jürgen Tiemann, an amusement park owner (Heide Park
), and also a successful race driver, winner of the 24 Hours Nürburgring
in 1997 (BMW) and 1999 (Viper).
Tiemann was seriously injured in a heavy crash during an International GT Open
race at Imola
on May 23, 2010. Tiemann, who was driving an Audi R8, collided with another car at the rolling start and was forced into a retaining wall at high speed. He sustained brain trauma, a fractured vertebra and broken ribs in the impact, and has been placed in a medically induced coma
to assist his recovery.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. He is best known for being a five-time winner of 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:...
race.
He is the son of Hans-Jürgen Tiemann, an amusement park owner (Heide Park
Heide Park
The Heide Park Resort is a theme park in Soltau, Lower Saxony. With an overall area of over 850,000 m², it is one of the biggest German amusement parks and the biggest in Northern Germany....
), and also a successful race driver, winner of 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:...
in 1997 (BMW) and 1999 (Viper).
Tiemann was seriously injured in a heavy crash during an International GT Open
2010 International GT Open season
The 2010 International GT Open season was the fifth season of the International GT Open. The season commenced on April 17 at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia and finished on October 31, at Circuit de Catalunya after 16 races held at eight meetings....
race at Imola
Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
The Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari is an auto racing circuit near the Italian town of Imola, east of Bologna and east of the Ferrari factory in Maranello....
on May 23, 2010. Tiemann, who was driving an Audi R8, collided with another car at the rolling start and was forced into a retaining wall at high speed. He sustained brain trauma, a fractured vertebra and broken ribs in the impact, and has been placed in a medically induced coma
Induced coma
A barbiturate-induced coma, or barb coma, is a temporary coma brought on by a controlled dose of a barbiturate drug, usually pentobarbital or thiopental...
to assist his recovery.
Career
- 1994 German Formula RenaultFormula RenaultFormula 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...
champion - 1996 Winner of the Monaco Grand Prix Formula Three support race
- 1997-2000 Works driver, Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR
- 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans1999 24 Hours of Le MansThe 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 67th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 12 and 13, 1999.-Pre-race:1999 saw another increase in manufacturers involvement. Although Porsche did not send a team to contest, Toyota retained their three updated GT-Ones, now moved to the LMGTP class due...
entry with Mercedes-Benz CLRMercedes-Benz CLRThe Mercedes-Benz CLR was a Le Mans Prototype built by Mercedes-Benz for the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans. It became infamous for spectacular crashes during its only competitive outing.-Racing history:... - 2000 Deutsche Tourenwagen MastersDeutsche Tourenwagen MastersThe Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters is a touring car racing series based in Germany, but also with rounds elsewhere in Europe....
with Mercedes - 2001 Second in the German V8 Star Championship with Zakspeed
- 2002 Porsche Supercup with Manthey Racing
- 2003-2004 Works driver for Opel (testing and developing the Vectra DTM car)
- 2003 Winner of the 24 Hours Nürburgring24 Hours NürburgringThe 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:...
with Phoenix Racing, Opel - 2006 Winner of the 24 Hours Nürburgring24 Hours NürburgringThe 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:...
with Manthey Racing, Porsche - 2007 Winner of the 24 Hours Nürburgring24 Hours NürburgringThe 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:...
with Manthey Racing, Porsche - 2008 Winner of the 24 Hours Nürburgring24 Hours NürburgringThe 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:...
with Manthey Racing, Porsche - 2009 Winner of the 24 Hours Nürburgring24 Hours NürburgringThe 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:...
with Manthey Racing, Porsche
External links
- http://www.marceltiemann.com/
- http://www.marceltiemann.de/