Bruno Spengler
Canadian race car driver, DTM champion
Born
August 23rd, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A professional race car driver from Canada, achieved significant success in touring car racing, particularly in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM). Won the DTM championship in 2012 while driving for BMW. Competed in the DTM series for several seasons and earned multiple wins and podium finishes. Also participated in other racing series including the American Le Mans Series and the Canadian NASCAR Series. Spengler's career is marked by a commitment to excellence on the track.
Won the DTM championship in 2012
Competed for BMW in DTM
Achieved numerous podium finishes in DTM
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