Jan Seyffarth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jan Seyffarth |
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| Nationality |  German |
| Born | 12 July 1986 Querfurt, Bezirk Halle, East Germany |
| Porsche Supercup career | |
| Current team | Veltins MRS Racing |
| Car no. | 14 |
| Starts | 38 (1 non-championship race start) |
| Wins | 1 |
| Poles | 1 |
| Fastest laps | 2 |
| Best finish | 5th in 2010 |
Jan Seyffarth is a German racing driver. He was born on July 12, 1986, in Querfurt, East Germany. He has competed in several exciting racing series. These include the FIA GT3 European Championship, the Rolex Sports Car Series, and the Porsche Supercup.
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Jan Seyffarth's Racing Journey
Jan Seyffarth has had an interesting career in motorsports. He has driven powerful cars in many different races. His journey shows his skill and determination on the track.
Porsche Supercup Adventures
The Porsche Supercup is a famous racing series. Drivers use special Porsche 911 GT3 cars. Jan Seyffarth competed in this series for several years.
He joined the Porsche Supercup in 2005. He raced again in 2006. In these early years, he was a "guest driver." This meant he could race but did not earn points for the championship.
A big moment for Jan came in the 2008 season. He achieved his first pole position. This means he started the race from the very front. He also won a race that year. This victory happened at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain. He finished 8th overall in the 2008 season.
He continued racing in the Porsche Supercup in 2009. He had some strong finishes, including a second place and a third place. In 2010, he had his best season. He finished 5th overall in the championship. He also earned a fastest lap during a race.
Other Racing Series
Besides the Porsche Supercup, Jan Seyffarth also raced in other championships. One of these was the FIA GT Series. This series features powerful sports cars.
In 2013, he competed in the FIA GT Series. He drove a Mercedes-Benz car for Seyffarth Motorsport. He finished 14th in the Pro class that year. These races showed his versatility as a driver.
Awards and Recognition
Jan Seyffarth has also earned special recognition for his racing. In 2004, he became the champion of the Austria Formula 3 Cup. This was an important early achievement in his career. It showed his talent from a young age.
External Links
- Official website: http://www.jan-seyffarth.de/
- Jan Seyffarth career summary at DriverDB.com
- Speedsports Profile
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| Preceded by Diego Romanini |
Austria Formula 3 Cup champion 2004 |
Succeeded by Florian Schnitzenbaumer |
