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ADAC GT Masters Nürburgring: First season win for SSR performance with Ammermüller and Engelhart

• On the second race weekend of the ADAC GT Masters 2020 at the Nürburgring, SSR Performance celebrates its first victory with Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart
• Stefan Schlund, Managing Director of SSR Performance GmbH: “This is absolutely amazing, many thanks to the entire team and our drivers, who have withstood the pressure of the pursuers at the top.”
• Team boss Wolfgang Hatz: “It’s incredible, second race weekend, first victory in the third race – our hard work has paid off.”

Nürburgring/Munich, 16 August 2020 – Second race weekend in the ADAC GT Masters 2020 for the SSR Performance GmbH team – and the first victory for Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart with their Porsche 911 GT3 R at the Nürburgring! In the championship standings, the SSR Performance GmbH team defended the second interim position after two race weekends.

The fast and experienced GT racing drivers Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart, who take turns at the steering wheel of the up to 550 hp SSR Porsche 911 GT3 R on the ADAC GT Masters race weekends (which each consist of two races), continue to impress in the probably most demanding racing series for GT3 sports cars. After a second and fourth place at the season opener at the Lausitzring, the champagne corks popped only two weeks later on the Nürburgring after the first victory for the newcomer team which is based in Munich.

After Michael Ammermüller won the Pirelli Pole Position Award in the first qualifying session and put the SSR Porsche 911 GT3 R on the first position of the grid, everything went smooth in the race, as Christian Engelhart reported: “Michael did a great job in the first qualifying, now it was just a matter of bringing this position home. I couldn’t afford to make any mistake.” During the race, Engelhart and Ammermüller defended their lead and Michael Ammermüller was more than happy:“ Almost unbelievable, second race weekend – first victory. The team provided us with a really great car.” Stefan Schlund, Managing Director of SSR Performance GmbH from Munich was also full of praise:“ This is absolutely amazing, I would like to thank the whole team. Big compliments to our drivers, who over the entire race withstood the pressure from the pursuers.” Team boss Wolfgang Hatz added:“ We worked hard all weekend – it was really worth it. ”

For the fourth race, however, the chances were not so favorable. Due to the regulations, the SSR Porsche 911 GT3 R had to load an additional 30 kilograms of successful weight. Christian Engelhart nevertheless finished seventh in the second qualifying. The race stewards moved the SSR Porsche 911 GT3 R five positions back after a decision due to an allegedly offense at the restart in the first race, so that Engelhart was only allowed to start the race in twelfth place. In a turbulent early phase, Christian Engelhart went briefly off the track and fell back to 22nd place. In the end, Michael Ammermüller finished the fourth race in 16th position – as a consolation, the SSR Porsche 911 GT3 R can unload the 30 kilograms of additional weight again for the next race weekend in Hockenheim. *

Results Round 3 ADAC GT Masters Nürburgring (D):

1. Michael Ammermüller/Christian Engelhart, SSR Performance, Porsche 911 GT3 R, 1:02:38.398 h
2. Maro Engel/Luca Stolz/, Toksport WRT, Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, +0.717 sec.
3. Patric Niederhauser/Kelvin van der Linde, Rutronik Racing, Audi R8 LMS, +5.299 sec.
4. Klaus Bachler/Simona de Silvestro, KÜS Team75 Bernhard, Porsche 911 GT3 R, +6.111 sec.
5. Mick Wishofer/Dorian Boccolacci, Zakspeed Team BKK Mobil Oil Racing, Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, +7.048 sec.

Results Round 4 ADAC GT Masters Nürburgring (D):

1. Robert Rennauer/Sven Müller, Precote Herbert Motorsport, 1:02:36.542 h
2. Charles Weerts/Dries Vanthoor, Team WRT, Audi R8 LMS, +7,948 sec.
3. Franck Perrera/ Albert Costa Balboa, GRT Grasser Racing Lamborgini Huracán GT3E, +9.557 sec.
4. Rolf Inneichen/Mirko Bortolotti, Team WRT, Audi R8 LMS, +10,350 sec.
5. Michael Ammermüller/Christian Engelhart, SSR Performance, Porsche 911 GT3 R, +30,913 sec.

Championship standings after 4 of 14 rounds:

Drivers:

1. Maro Engel and Luca Stolz, 74 points each
2. Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart, 59 points each
3. Robert Rennauer and Sven Müller, 50 points each
4. Charles Weerts and Dries Vanthoor, 45 points each
5. Kelvin van der Linde and Patric Niederhauser 43 points each

Teams:

1. Toksport WRT, 75 points
2. SSR Performance, 63 points
3. Precote Herberth Motorsport, 56 points
4. Team WRT, 49 points
5. Montaplast by Land Motorsport, 37 points

 

The young and dynamic, Munich based SSR Performance GmbH was founded by a motorsport and car enthusiast.  The exclusive car conversion company had an exciting start into the year 2020. After moving into a new high performance automotive centre in the north of the Bavarian capital, where six floors with around 10,000 square metres of usable area are available, SSR Performance’s motorsport division is competing the ADAC GT Masters 2020. During the two-race format weekends of ADAC GT Masters, the fast and proven GT-racers Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart share the cockpit of the up to 550-horse power strong SSR Porsche 911 GT3 R.

“For us, this high-profile race series is the best possible showcase to demonstrate our competence in motorsports and sports cars,” says Stefan Schlund, CEO of the SSR Performance GmbH. Michael Cap, Head of Motorsports & Events adds: “We are happy to have with Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart two extremely fast and experienced GT-specialists driving for our team.” Wolfgang Hatz is the Team Director of SSR Performance for ADAC GT Masters season.

For the SSR Performance GmbH, motorsport is an essential part of its DNA. The company has already made itself a name with building, enhancing and optimizing sports and classic cars and now takes on the challenge of the ADAC GT Masters 2020.

At a glance: Michael Ammermüller

In 2007, today 34 years old Michael Ammermüller was very close to landing a seat in Formula One. But when he broke his scaphoid, this dream went down the drain – and a certain Sebastian Vettel was signed by Toro Rosso. But to give up was never an option for Ammermüller. He put his focus on GT racing. In 2008, he made his debut in the Porsche Carrera Cup, in 2012 followed by ADAC GT Masters. After two second places in the German Porsche series in 2014 and 2018, he started to shine in the international Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. He dominated the series in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and set a title hat trick. Ammermüller lives in Rotthalmünster in the very south of Germany in Bavaria.

At a glance: Christian Engelhart

33 years old Christian Engelhart from Starnberg started his motorsport career in kart racing, before he competed in the German Formula BMW series and had two successful years in the Austrian Touring Car Championship. Then, he changed to GT sports and entered the German Porsche Carrera Cup, becoming three times vice champion. In 2012, his first full season in the ADAC GT Masters, he finished third overall. In 2017, Engelhart became champion of the Blancpain GT Series, two years later he came second in ADAC GT Masters. In his career, the professional GT race driver and driving coach achieved 43 victories and 166 podium positions. Among his career highlights are, besides the title wins in the Blancpain GT and GT Endurance Championship, victories at the Rolex 24 hours of Daytona and the 24 hours races in Dubai and Zolder.

At a glance: Wolfgang Hatz

Just in time before the season’s start, the young and promising motorsport team of SSR Performance GmbH could secure the services of one of the most experienced top-managers in motorsports. Wolfgang Hatz is not only the mastermind behind the successful Porsche LMP1 projects, which led to three victories at the legendary 24 hours race in Le Mans and three World Endurance Championships in a row. He also collected in other motorsport categories up to Formula One vast experience and multiple successes. From 1983 up to 1989 Hatz worked as an engineer for research and development in the powertrain department of BMW and was responsible as project leader for the development of the legendary M3 engine S14. After that, he joined Porsche and until 1993 led the Formula One development. After several leading positions with different car manufactures, he returned to Porsche in 2011 as Board Member for Research and Development and led the LMP1 program of the Stuttgart based brand.

For its maiden ADAC GT Masters season, the young team of SSR Performance can rely on the support of the experienced specialists from Manthey Racing.

Fun on the race track – track days with professional support

Everybody, who wants to enjoy pure racing feeling, is invited to the track days of SSR Performance GmbH. Experienced racing professionals like Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart are assisting as instructors. Thanks to the comprehensive support at the race track, the customer can fully concentrate on driving. For more information concerning the event calendar visit the web site www.ssr-performance.de or contact SSR Performance via mail at [email protected].

At a glance: The drivers of SSR Performance for the ADAC GT Masters 2020

Driver:                   Michael Ammermüller                                                       Driver:                   Christian Engelhart

Born:                      14/02/1986                                                                          Born:                      13/12/1986

Age:                       34                                                                                          Age:                       33

Lives in:                 Rotthalmünster (DEU)                                                       Lives in:                 Starnberg (DEU)

 

At a glance: The SSR PORSCHE 911 GT3 R 991.2

 

Based on the 991.2 series, Porsche developed the 911 GT3 R for GT racing. Compared to the successful predecessor, the model features even more advanced aerodynamics and kinematics. The six-cylinder boxer engine with a displacement of 4.0 litres delivers up to 550 hp, depending on the respective race series’ rules. The power is transferred to the rear wheels by a six-speed gearbox operated by paddle shifters. The car weighs in at 1,235 kgs.

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The calendar of the ADAC GT Masters 2020

31 July – 02 August:                    ADAC GT Lausitzring (D)

14 – 16 August:                            ADAC GT Masters Nürburgring (D)

18 –  20 September:                    ADAC GT Masters Hockenheim (D)

02 – 04 October:                           ADAC GT Masters Sachsenring (D)

16 – 18 October:                           ADAC GT Masters Red Bull Ring (A)

30 October – 01 November:       ADAC GT Masters Zandvoort (NL)

06 – 08 November:                      ADAC GT Masters Oschersleben (D)

 

Download link: https://ssr-performance.de/presse/presseportal/ Passwort: ssrmedia

 

 

• Successful start into the ADAC GT Masters 2020 season at the Lausitzring for SSR Performance with a second and fourth place by Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart
• Stefan Schlund, Manager of SSR Performance GmbH:” This great start into the season and a well-deserved reward for our hard work, I did not expect a podium position at our championship debut
• Team Principal Wolfgang Hatz: “Second place and just barely missing the victory at first race of the season – I have to congratulate the drivers and the whole team!”
• SSR performance in the interim championship team ranking in second place

 

Munich, 2 August 2020 – Successful start into the season of the ADAC GT Masters 2020 for the SSR Performance GmbH team at the Lausitzring. After an excellent second place in the first race on Saturday, Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart took fourth position with their Porsche 911 GT3 R on Sunday. This enables the SSR Performance GmbH team to take second place in the interim championship standings.

On the race weekends of the ADAC GT Masters, which each consist of two races, the fast and experienced GT race drivers Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart take turns on the steering wheel of the up to 550 hp SSR Porsche 911 GT3 R. Ammermüller finished in an excellent fifth place in the first qualifying. In the turbulent race, which was characterized by an accident-related safety car phase, start driver Ammermüller survived a critical moment when a competitor hit his car after missing a braking-point. Michael Ammermüller initially lost a position as a result of the incident, but catched up again and handed the Porsche over to his team-mate Christian Engelhart. After an efficient pit stop, Engelhart was able to conquer an excellent second place just 0.7 seconds behind the winning team.

“This is a perfect start into the season, I’m super happy! Our thorough preparation paid off,” said Ammermüller. Team boss Wolfgang Hatz was correspondingly satisfied:” Second place just barely missing the victory, and that right at the first race of the season – a huge compliment to the whole team, it was perfect work! Stefan Schlund, Managing Director of SSR Performance GmbH from Munich, was also pleased: “We worked really hard and never expected a podium finish – at most maybe we hoped. In this case, luck seems to be with the hard-working!”

In the second qualifying session on Sunday, Christian Engelhart qualified the SSR Porsche 911 GT3 R in fifth place despite an additional 20 kilograms of additional weight that had to be loaded into the Porsche after the second place from the previous day. He started the second race as the starting driver. After a good start, Engelhart immediately made up one position and moved up to fourth. After another good pit stop, Michael Ammermüller took over and brought thanks to a quick and faultless drive the fourth position home: “After our highlight on Saturday, where we finished on the podium, fourth place on Sunday means valuable points for the championship again. In addition, we can unload the success weight of 20 kilograms again, which gives us a great perspective for the next race at the Nürburgring. We will fully attack there again! “Team boss Wolfgang Hatz says: “The second place on Sunday despite the additional 20 kilograms extra weight shows that we have a very fast car and good racing performance.”

Results Round 1 ADAC GT Masters Lausitzring (D):

1. Luca Stolz/Maro Engel, Toksport WRT, Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, 1:02:43.235 h
2. Michael Ammermüller/Christian Engelhart, SSR Performance, Porsche 911 GT3 R, +0,73 sec.
3. Max Hofer/Christopher Haase, Montaplast by Land Motorsport, Audi R8 LMS, +14.828 sec.
4. Jannes Fittje/David Jahn, Küs Team75 Bernhard, Porsche 911 GT3 R, +16,878 sec.
5. Albert Costa Balboa/Franc Perera, GRT Grasser Racing Lamborgini Huracán GT3E, +17,204 sec.

Results Round 2 ADAC GT Masters Lausitzring (D):

1. Charles Weerts/Dries Vanthoor, Team WRT, Audi R8 LMS, 1:01.40,371 h
2. Luca Stolz/Maro Engel, Toksport WRT, Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, +3.799 sec.
3. Robert Rennauer/Sven Müller, Precote Herbert Motorsport, +5.076 sec.
4. Michael Ammermüller/ Christian Engelhart, SSR Performance, Porsche 911 GT3 R, +6.172 sec.
5. Patric Niederhauser/Kelvin van der Linde, Rutronik Racing, Audi R8 LMS, +8.909 sec.

Interim championship standings after 2 of 14 rounds:

Drivers:

1. Maro Engel and Luca Stolz, each 45 points
2. Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart, each 33 points

Teams

1. Toksport WRT, 45 points
2. SSR Performance, 33 points
3. Montaplast by Land Motorsport, 26 points

The young and dynamic, Munich based SSR Performance GmbH was founded by a motorsport and car enthusiast.  The exclusive car conversion company had an exciting start into the year 2020. After moving into a new high performance automotive centre in the north of the Bavarian capital, where six floors with around 10,000 square metres of usable area are available, SSR Performance’s motorsport division is competing the ADAC GT Masters 2020. During the two-race format weekends of ADAC GT Masters, the fast and proven GT-racers Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart share the cockpit of the up to 550-horse power strong SSR Porsche 911 GT3 R.

“For us, this high-profile race series is the best possible showcase to demonstrate our competence in motorsports and sports cars,” says Stefan Schlund, CEO of the SSR Performance GmbH. Michael Cap, Head of Motorsports & Events adds: “We are happy to have with Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart two extremely fast and experienced GT-specialists driving for our team.” Wolfgang Hatz is the Team Director of SSR Performance for ADAC GT Masters season.

For the SSR Performance GmbH, motorsport is an essential part of its DNA. The company has already made itself a name with building, enhancing and optimizing sports and classic cars and now takes on the challenge of the ADAC GT Masters 2020.

At a glance: Michael Ammermüller

In 2007, today 34 years old Michael Ammermüller was very close to landing a seat in Formula One. But when he broke his scaphoid, this dream went down the drain – and a certain Sebastian Vettel was signed by Toro Rosso. But to give up was never an option for Ammermüller. He put his focus on GT racing. In 2008, he made his debut in the Porsche Carrera Cup, in 2012 followed by ADAC GT Masters. After two second places in the German Porsche series in 2014 and 2018, he started to shine in the international Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. He dominated the series in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and set a title hat trick. Ammermüller lives in Rotthalmünster in the very south of Germany in Bavaria.

At a glance: Christian Engelhart

33 years old Christian Engelhart from Starnberg started his motorsport career in kart racing, before he competed in the German Formula BMW series and had two successful years in the Austrian Touring Car Championship. Then, he changed to GT sports and entered the German Porsche Carrera Cup, becoming three times vice champion. In 2012, his first full season in the ADAC GT Masters, he finished third overall. In 2017, Engelhart became champion of the Blancpain GT Series, two years later he came second in ADAC GT Masters. In his career, the professional GT race driver and driving coach achieved 43 victories and 166 podium positions. Among his career highlights are, besides the title wins in the Blancpain GT and GT Endurance Championship, victories at the Rolex 24 hours of Daytona and the 24 hours races in Dubai and Zolder.

At a glance: Wolfgang Hatz

Just in time before the season’s start, the young and promising motorsport team of SSR Performance GmbH could secure the services of one of the most experienced top-managers in motorsports. Wolfgang Hatz is not only the mastermind behind the successful Porsche LMP1 projects, which led to three victories at the legendary 24 hours race in Le Mans and three World Endurance Championships in a row. He also collected in other motorsport categories up to Formula One vast experience and multiple successes. From 1983 up to 1989 Hatz worked as an engineer for research and development in the powertrain department of BMW and was responsible as project leader for the development of the legendary M3 engine S14. After that, he joined Porsche and until 1993 led the Formula One development. After several leading positions with different car manufactures, he returned to Porsche in 2011 as Board Member for Research and Development and led the LMP1 program of the Stuttgart based brand.

For its maiden ADAC GT Masters season, the young team of SSR Performance can rely on the support of the experienced specialists from Manthey Racing.

Fun on the race track – track days with professional support

Everybody, who wants to enjoy pure racing feeling, is invited to the track days of SSR Performance GmbH. Experienced racing professionals like Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart are assisting as instructors. Thanks to the comprehensive support at the race track, the customer can fully concentrate on driving. For more information concerning the event calendar visit the web site www.ssr-performance.de or contact SSR Performance via mail at [email protected].

 

At a glance: The drivers of SSR Performance for the ADAC GT Masters 2020

 

Driver:                   Michael Ammermüller                                                       Driver:                   Christian Engelhart

Born:                      14/02/1986                                                                          Born:                      13/12/1986

Age:                       34                                                                                          Age:                       33

Lives in:                 Rotthalmünster (DEU)                                                       Lives in:                 Starnberg (DEU)

At a glance: The SSR PORSCHE 911 GT3 R 991.2

 

Based on the 991.2 series, Porsche developed the 911 GT3 R for GT racing. Compared to the successful predecessor, the model features even more advanced aerodynamics and kinematics. The six-cylinder boxer engine with a displacement of 4.0 litres delivers up to 550 hp, depending on the respective race series’ rules. The power is transferred to the rear wheels by a six-speed gearbox operated by paddle shifters. The car weighs in at 1,235 kgs.

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The calendar of the ADAC GT Masters 2020

 

31 July – 02 August:                  ADAC GT Lausitzring (D)

 

14 – 16 August:                             ADAC GT Masters Nürburgring (D)

 

18 –  20 September:                    ADAC GT Masters Hockenheim (D)

 

02 – 04 October:                           ADAC GT Masters Sachsenring (D)

 

16 – 18 October:                           ADAC GT Masters Red Bull Ring (A)

 

30 October – 01 November:       ADAC GT Masters Zandvoort (NL)

 

06 – 08 November:                      ADAC GT Masters Oschersleben (D)

Download link: https://ssr-performance.de/presse/presseportal/ Passwort: ssrmedia

• After a promising guest start at the penultimate round of the ADAC GT Masters in 2019, SSR Performance enters the 2020 championship season
• Wolfgang Hatz appointed new Team Director of SSR Performance for the upcoming ADAC GT Masters season
• Michael Cap, Head of Motorsports at SSR: “We are happy to have with Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart two extremely fast and experienced GT-specialists driving for our team.”
• Running a Porsche 911 GT3 R, SSR Performance will be supported by experienced specialists from Manthey Racing
• IE Group new main sponsor of SSR Performance at the ADAC GT Masters
• SSR Performance GmbH just moved into a new competence and service centre in Munich, offering services for sports cars and historic icons on six floors covering around 10,000 square meters of usable area including a nitrogen storage
• Due to the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the start of the new ADAC GT Masters season is postponed preliminary to August

Munich, 26 April 2020 – After a promising guest start with a Porsche 911 GT3 R at the penultimate round of the ADAC GT Masters 2019, SSR Performance GmbH will enter the whole 2020 season of the most challenging European GT race series. The fast and experienced GT-specialists Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart will drive the SSR Porsche during the seven race weekends of ADAC GT Masters 2020. New Team Director Wolfgang Hatz supports with his huge motorsport expertise the campaign of SSR Performance in Europe’s most challenging GT racing series. The IE Group will be the new main sponsor on Team SSR Performance’s Porsche 911 GT3 R for the German race series ADAC GT Masters 2020. Since more than 50 years the Zurich/Switzerland and Munich/Germany based IE Group is specialized in the construction of industrial real estate, realizes planning as well as development of future orientated industrial buildings and acts as general contractor. The presentation of the team can be seen on Sunday 26 April from 13h00 onwards on YouTube  https://youtu.be/oszUPZcrc4c.

The young and dynamic, Munich based SSR Performance GmbH was founded by a motorsport and car enthusiast.  The exclusive car conversion company had an exciting start into the year 2020. After moving into a new high performance automotive centre in the north of the Bavarian capital, where six floors with around 10,000 square metres of usable area are available, SSR Performance’s motorsport division is now facing the start into the new season of the ADAC GT Masters 2020 with its first event planned for August. During the two-race format weekends of ADAC GT Masters, the fast and proven GT-racers Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart will share the cockpit of the up to 550-horse power strong SSR Porsche 911 GT3 R. Due to the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the start of the new season is postponed preliminary to August.

“For us, this high-profile race series is the best possible showcase to demonstrate our competence in motorsports and sports cars,” says Stefan Schlund, CEO of the SSR Performance GmbH. Michael Cap, Head of Motorsports & Events adds: “We are happy to have with Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart two extremely fast and experienced GT-specialists driving for our team.” Wolfgang Hatz was appointed as the new Team Director of SSR Performance for the upcoming ADAC GT Masters season.

For the SSR Performance GmbH, motorsport is an essential part of its DNA. The company has already made itself a name with building, enhancing and optimizing sports and classic cars and now takes on the challenge of the ADAC GT Masters 2020.

IE Group new main sponsor of SSR Performance for race series ADAC GT Masters

IE Group will be the new main sponsor on Team SSR Performance’s Porsche 911 GT3 R for the German race series ADAC GT Masters 2020. Since more than 50 years the Zurich/Switzerland and Munich/Germany based IE Group is specialized in the construction of industrial real estate, realizes planning as well as development of future orientated industrial buildings and acts as general contractor. Production processes and buildings are tailor made and implemented by the company’s specialists to the individual demands and production needs of their clients. Due to their long term expertise in the fields of food, plastic, packaging, life science and technology, the engineers and architects of IE Group understand very well the specific production needs of their clients in terms of processes and the functionality of buildings. The starting point of the cooperation with SSR Performance GmbH was the common project of building the High Performance Automotive Center in Munich, which was opened in March 2020 with around 10,000 square meters of usable space.

At a glance: Michael Ammermüller

In 2007, today 34 years old Michael Ammermüller was very close to landing a seat in Formula One. But when he broke his scaphoid, this dream went down the drain – and a certain Sebastian Vettel was signed by Toro Rosso. But to give up was never an option for Ammermüller. He put his focus on GT racing. In 2008, he made his debut in the Porsche Carrera Cup, in 2012 followed by ADAC GT Masters. After two second places in the German Porsche series in 2014 and 2018, he started to shine in the international Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. He dominated the series in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and set a title hat trick. Ammermüller lives in Rotthalmünster in the very south of Germany in Bavaria.

At a glance: Christian Engelhart

33 years old Christian Engelhart from Starnberg started his motorsport career in kart racing, before he competed in the German Formula BMW series and had two successful years in the Austrian Touring Car Championship. Then, he changed to GT sports and entered the German Porsche Carrera Cup, becoming three times vice champion. In 2012, his first full season in the ADAC GT Masters, he finished third overall. In 2017, Engelhart became champion of the Blancpain GT Series, two years later he came second in ADAC GT Masters. In his career, the professional GT race driver and driving coach achieved 43 victories and 166 podium positions. Among his career highlights are, besides the title wins in the Blancpain GT and GT Endurance Championship, victories at the Rolex 24 hours of Daytona and the 24 hours races in Dubai and Zolder.

At a glance: Wolfgang Hatz

Just in time before the season’s start, the young and promising motorsport team of SSR Performance GmbH could secure the services of one of the most experienced top-managers in motorsports. Wolfgang Hatz is not only the mastermind behind the successful Porsche LMP1 projects, which led to three victories at the legendary 24 hours race in Le Mans and three World Endurance Championships in a row. He also collected in other motorsport categories up to Formula One vast experience and multiple successes. From 1983 up to 1989 Hatz worked as an engineer for research and development in the powertrain department of BMW and was responsible as project leader for the development of the legendary M3 engine S14. After that, he joined Porsche and until 1993 led the Formula One development. After several leading positions with different car manufactures, he returned to Porsche in 2011 as Board Member for Research and Development and led the LMP1 program of the Stuttgart based brand.

For its maiden ADAC GT Masters season, the young team of SSR Performance can rely on the support of the experienced specialists from Manthey Racing.

Fun on the race track – track days with professional support 

Everybody, who wants to enjoy pure racing feeling, is invited to the track days of SSR Performance GmbH. Experienced racing professionals like Michael Ammermüller and Christian Engelhart are assisting as instructors. Thanks to the comprehensive support at the race track, the customer can fully concentrate on driving. For more information concerning the event calendar visit the web site www.ssr-performance.de or contact SSR Performance via mail at [email protected].

At a glance: The drivers of SSR Performance for the ADAC GT Masters 2020

Driver:          Michael Ammermüller Born:            14/02/1986 Age:               34 Lives in:      Rotthalmünster (DEU)

Driver:           Christian Engelhart Born:             13/12/1986 Age:              33 Lives in:     Starnberg (DEU)

At a glance: The SSR PORSCHE 911 GT3 R 991.2

Based on the 991.2 series, Porsche developed the 911 GT3 R for GT racing. Compared to the successful predecessor, the model features even more advanced aerodynamics and kinematics. The six-cylinder boxer engine with a displacement of 4.0 litres delivers up to 550 hp, depending on the respective race series’ rules. The power is transferred to the rear wheels by a six-speed gearbox operated by paddle shifters. The car weighs in at 1,235 kgs.

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The preliminary calendar of the ADAC GT Masters 2020*

31 July – 02 August:          ADAC GT Masters Most (CZ) or Lausitzring (D)**

14 – 16 August:                     ADAC GT Masters Nürburgring (D)

21 – 23 August:                    ADAC GT Masters Zandvoort (NL)

18 –  20 September:          ADAC GT Masters Hockenheim (D)

02 – 04 October:                ADAC GT Masters Sachsenring (D)

16 – 18 October:                   ADAC GT Masters Spielberg (A)

23 – 25 October:                  ADAC GT Masters Oschersleben (D)

*Season start postponed due to the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 virus

** location of the season opening race to be decided

Pictures/download link: https://ssr-performance.de/presse/presseportal/ Password: ssrmedia

 

SSR Performance: New high performance automotive centre offers full array of exclusive car services and nitrogen filled storage under one roof 

• Technical service and unique nitrogen filled car storage for exclusive automobiles in Munich
• High performance automotive centre featuring around 10,000 square metres and six floors
• Tailor made services for classic and race car enthusiasts

Munich, April 2020 – SSR Performance GmbH, an exclusive car conversion company which made a name for itself in no time, is based in a new high performance automotive centre in Munich. The complex is featuring around 10,000 square metres of usable floor area on six floors, numerous car lifts, an air-conditioned dyno, a show room and an automatic nitrogen filled storage space for exclusive cars.

SSR Performance GmbH started in 2016 with a single car lift in a 60 square metres workshop in the north of Munich. The company soon began to grow. To meet the ever-rising demand, SSR has put a new high performance automotive centre in Munich into operation in March 2020. Under the new roof SSR will offer bespoke solutions to a demanding clientele.

Technical service and car storage

Classic cars are more than just “vehicles”. They breathe history, they are covered with legends and myths. For this reason, with sensitivity, highest precision and love for details, the specialists from SSR Performance will take care for repair, proper reconditioning, restoration and maintenance for all cars their customers have at heart. Those who want to store a car for a longer time, at the same time protecting it from environmental hazards, can do so from May 2020 onwards by renting a space in a nitrogen filled floor which has a capacity for 141 cars. This unique storage keeps a car in perfect shape, at the same time laying the foundations for an increase in value. Protection from theft, fire and corrosion is guaranteed as well.

All types of repair

To a demanding clientele SSR’s new high performance automotive centre offers bespoke solutions including a powerful 4WD dynamometer. The new service centre will unite every car related service under one roof, meeting all requirements of customers as well as proving SSR’s deep knowledge of high-performance cars.

Rebuilding of engines and gearboxes

To start the rebuild of an engine, the SSR specialists usually completely disassemble it and measure every single part. Thus, wear and tear can be evaluated in order to specify the necessary restoration work. Depending on its condition, a part can be reconditioned or has to be replaced. In the same way gearboxes are treated. They also will be completely disassembled to evaluate wear and tear. If the needed parts are not in stock or no longer available from the market, SSR will remanufacture them according to the original specification. The result always will be perfect functioning, longevity and durability.

Vehicle measuring

To achieve a safe and sporty handling, every parameter of a car has to be correct, for example camber and toe has to be adjusted perfectly. With comprehensive accident repair it can be ensured that each single dimension of the car equals the original specification. The specialists from SSR Performance can fine tune the car’s setup – including the wheel loads – on a state of the art test bench.

Calibration of driver assistance systems

Modern cars are full of innovative and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). They control and check every operating status and affect the car’s handling. If technically possible, the SSR specialists fine tune the performance of the assistance systems (for example adjustments after accident repairs, lowering of the suspension or set up modifications). All systems will be calibrated due to the original manufacturers requirements.

Motorsport: Passion, adrenaline and speed

The racing activities of SSR Performance are an integral part of its business. In this area as well, the company is close to their potential customers, constantly proving SSR’s competence for high performance cars. Adrenaline, speed, passion and professionalism – these are the main ingredients for a lasting motorsport experience on race tracks worldwide. The SSR specialists love the challenge of the most demanding circuits. They are at home in motorsports, because nowhere else the feedback to their work is more genuine. Whether it is about to build up, modify or optimize the race car of a customer, if maintenance work or professional support at any race track is needed – the team of SSR Performance is at the customers’ side with passion and expertise.

Fun on the race track – professional support for race drivers

For optimum racing pleasure everything needs to be perfect. That’s why SSR Performance cares for preparatory arrangements like choice of race track, set-up of the car, necessary personnel and infrastructure as well as for results analysis. Thanks to the comprehensive support at the race track, the customer can fully concentrate on driving. Depending on the customer’s choice, SSR modifies his own car or provides a perfectly set-up race car including team personnel. During selected track days, professional race drivers are available to assist as instructors.

Car transport and logistics 

Be it a race car, a classic vehicle or an every day’s transport – the team of SSR Performance ships and escorts any vehicle safely and reliably to race tracks or a storage place, to maintenance or repairs. On demand, the car can be picked up at the customers own garage and can be brought back after an event, repairs or restoration.

• Matt Campbell and Marco Seefried finish series debut of Munich based team SSR Performance GmbH with 12th position in second heat
• Cooperation between newly formed team SSR Performance and experienced specialists of Manthey Racing worked out brilliantly
• SSR Performance CEO Stefan Schlund said: “After this successful debut we know the huge potential of our still young team.”

Munich, 17 September 2019 – Successful racing debut for SSR Performance: Drivers Matt Campbell (AUS) and Marco Seefried (GER) brought the Munich based team’s Porsche 911 GT3 R home in respectable twelfth position of the second heat during an eventful sixth round of the ADAC GT Masters series. Stefan Schlund, Managing Director of SSR Performance, emphasizes: “That’s a result we can build on. Thanks to our fast and prudent drivers as well as the active support from Manthey Racing, our team worked well straightaway in one of the most attractive and demanding GT series in Europe.”   

Munich based outfit SSR Performance, which had already made itself a name with building, enhancing and optimizing sports and classic cars, faced a stiff headwind when the team showed up at the sixth round of ADAC GT Masters. The German GT series is one of the toughest in Europe. During the first qualifying session, Marco Seefried put the SSR Porsche 911 GT3 R on 20th spot. He also took the first turn during the first race, experiencing a critical situation not long after the start. Luckily, he and the SSR Porsche escaped unscathed, contrary to some of the competitors.

Matt Campbell, hardened by numerous GT races including the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, qualified SSR Performance’s Porsche 911 GT3 R a remarkable 11th for heat 2. Porsche Young Professional Driver Campbell and Seefried, who since 25 years competes in races all over the world, again shared driving duties. Making the best out of this mixture of speed and experience, the duo finished race 2 in 12th position.       

Stefan Schlund, Managing Director SSR Performance GmbH, Munich, was pleased accordingly. “We still have to learn a lot, but with this performance we don’t have to hide ourselves,” he said. “I would like to thank my drivers Matt and Marco, my staff at SSR Performance and as well the specialists of Manthey Racing. Without them our jump in at the deep end of ADAC GT Masters would not have ended so promising. After this successful debut we know, what huge potential lies in our young team.”

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