Bachler, Eng, Habsburg, Lietz & Grasser in Daytona

16 Klaus Bachler (Wright Motorsport), Porsche.
Kategorie: GTD

Klaus Bachler is almost traditionally employed here. For the sixth time, the Porsche ace from Styria will be at the start in the 24-hour classic in Daytona. “Marathon” -Klaus, who competes in several racing series in parallel year after year, is particularly excited about this race.

“It’s just an absolute highlight. Every motor sports enthusiast wants to be part of it. That is why it is an honor for me – especially in times like these – to be at the start. In addition, when I’m back in an absolutely top team, ”said Bachler.

Wright Motorsport has been one of the most successful and professional teams in America for many years. Klaus has already seen this for himself. Last year, after a very good performance, there was fourth place in the class – the podium was only just missed. And there – like now – the two Americans Patrick Long and Ryan Hardwick were his partners: “I fondly remember. That was a really good weekend. Now I hope that things will go just as well this time as well. In any case, my confidence is enormous. “

It doesn’t matter that everything did not go according to plan in the traditional pre-test, Hardwick then lost the car in the evening session after the class pole in qualifying and damaged it so badly that a new body was needed and the qualifying race took off had to take up last place – after 100 minutes but still finished ninth in class. Bachler: “That can happen from time to time. But it is much more important that we have seen that we have the speed and that we are well positioned. “

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