Jutta Kleinschmidt facts for kids
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Jutta Kleinschmidt in 2010
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| Born | 29 August 1962 Cologne, West Germany |
| Championships | Dakar Rally |
| Wins | 1 (2001) |
Jutta Kleinschmidt (born August 29, 1962) is a famous German racer. She is known for competing in exciting offroad races. These races involve driving cars or motorcycles over very tough, natural terrain. Jutta is especially famous for her many times competing in the Dakar Rally. She made history in 2001 by winning this tough race. She was the first woman driver ever to win it. She was also the only German to win the car category. In 2013, Jutta was given a special award called an FIM Legend for her amazing achievements in motorcycle racing.
About Jutta Kleinschmidt
Jutta Kleinschmidt was born in Cologne, Germany. She grew up in a beautiful area called Berchtesgaden. She went to college and studied physics. After her studies, she worked for the car company BMW.
Jutta started her racing career on two wheels. She first raced in the Paris-Dakar Rally in 1988 on a BMW motorcycle. This race is known for being incredibly long and challenging. It takes racers across deserts and very rough landscapes.
In 1994, Jutta decided to switch from motorcycles to cars. She quickly showed her talent in car racing. In 1997, she became the first woman to win a single stage of the Dakar Rally. This was a big step! The next year, she finished among the top three racers. Then, in 2001, she achieved her biggest dream. She became the first woman to win the entire Dakar Rally.
Racing Achievements
Dakar Rally Results
The Dakar Rally is one of the toughest races in the world. It tests both drivers and their vehicles to the limit. Jutta Kleinschmidt competed in this race many times. Here are some of her results:
| Year | Category | Vehicle | Co-driver | Rank | Stages Won |
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| 1988 | Bike | BMW | Ret. | ||
| 1992 | BMW | 23rd | |||
| 1994 | KTM | 22nd | |||
| 1995 | Cars | Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution | Dagmar Lohmann | 12th | |
| 1996 | Buggy Schlesser | Xavi Foj | Ret. | ||
| 1997 | Buggy Schlesser | Jean Boutaire | 5th | 2 | |
| 1998 | Buggy Schlesser | Matthew Stevenson | 24th | 1 | |
| 1999 | Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution | Tina Thörner | 3rd | 2 | |
| 2000 | Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution | Tina Thörner | 5th | 1 | |
| 2001 | Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution | Andreas Schulz | 1st | ||
| 2002 | Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution | Andreas Schulz | 2nd | 2 | |
| 2003 | Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution | Fabrizia Pons | 8th | ||
| 2004 | Volkswagen Race Touareg 2 | Fabrizia Pons | 17th | 1 | |
| 2005 | Volkswagen Race Touareg 2 | Fabrizia Pons | 3rd | 1 | |
| 2006 | Volkswagen Race Touareg 2 | Fabrizia Pons | Ret. | ||
| 2007 | BMW X3 CC | Tina Thörner | 15th |
See also
In Spanish: Jutta Kleinschmidt para niños
