Hendrik Vieth

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Hendrik Vieth (born December 28, 1981 in Leer ; † July 4, 2012 there ) was a German racing driver . He started in the German Formula BMW and Formula Renault , among others . Vieth was particularly successful in the German Mini Challenge , in which he was twice runner-up and once champion. In 2012 he started together with Nick Heidfeld in the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring .

Career

Karting (1994–1997)

Hendrik Vieth began his motorsport career at the age of 13 in kart racing. Right away he became Weser-Ems champion in the cadet kart class, North German champion, Nordcup winner and third in the German championships.

Formula racing (1998-2000)

After further success in karting, Vieth made the leap into formula racing in 1998. He started in the German Formula BMW ADAC as well as the German and European Formula Renault. In the 2003 season, Vieth started at the sixth race weekend of the Formula 3 Euro Series for the Opel Team KMS, before he left formula racing and switched to touring cars .

Touring car (2004–2012)

In 2004 Hendrik Vieth started with Land Motorsport in the German Porsche Carrera Cup. From 2005 to 2008, Vieth took a break from motorsport in order to concentrate on studying mechanical engineering. In 2009 he joined the Gigamot team in the German Mini Challenge , in which he was immediately successful. Hendrik Vieth was runner-up twice and was crowned champion in the 2010 season. In 2012, he competed in the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring in 2012 with Sascha Bert , Klaus Ludwig and ex-Formula 1 driver Nick Heidfeld . After an accident, however, the quartet dropped out prematurely.

Personal

Vieth had a fatal accident on July 4, 2012 in a motorcycle accident through no fault of his own. He was 30 years old and left behind his wife Sabina.

statistics

Career stations

  • 1994–1997: karting
  • 1998: German Formula BMW
  • 1999: German Formula BMW
  • 2000: German Formula BMW
  • 2001: German Formula BMW (2nd place)
  • 2002: Formula Renault Eurocup
  • 2002: German Formula Renault (8th place)
  • 2003: German Formula Renault (2nd place)
  • 2003 : Formula 3 Euro Series
  • 2004: Porsche Carrera Cup (15th place)

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ "Hendrik Vieth - Biography". February 18, 2015, accessed February 18, 2015 .
  2. ^ Sönke Brederlow: "Hendrik Vieth dies in a motorcycle accident". Hendrik Vieth dies in a motorcycle accident. Motorsport-Magazin.com, July 5, 2012, accessed February 18, 2015 .
personal data
SURNAME Vieth, Hendrik
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German automobile racing driver
DATE OF BIRTH December 28, 1981
PLACE OF BIRTH Empty
DATE OF DEATH 4th July 2012
Place of death Empty