Manuel Reuter
German race car driver, 1996 FIA GT Champion
Born
December 6th, 1961
63 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A professional race car driver from Germany, competed in various motorsport categories. Participated in the FIA GT Championship and secured the championship title in 1996 driving for the Joest Racing team. Also raced in the American Le Mans Series and made significant appearances in DTM, further showcasing versatility in sports car racing. Engaged with several manufacturers, including Audi and Porsche, and contributed to numerous victories throughout the racing career.
Won the 1996 FIA GT Championship
Raced in DTM with multiple teams
Competed in the American Le Mans Series
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