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'''Hans-Jürgen Abt''' (born 24th December, 1962 in Kempten (Allgäu), West Germany) is a German entrepreneur and former racing driver. | '''Hans-Jürgen Abt''' (born 24th December, 1962 in Kempten (Allgäu), West Germany) is a German entrepreneur and former racing driver. | ||
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Between 1991 to 2011, Abt was co-managing director of his father's ABT Sportsline tuning group and racing team. ABT Sportsline had a long relationship with the Volkswagen Audi Group and as such Abt was a factory driver for various associated marques throughout the 1990s and 2000s. | Between 1991 to 2011, Abt was co-managing director of his father's ABT Sportsline tuning group and racing team. ABT Sportsline had a long relationship with the Volkswagen Audi Group and as such Abt was a factory driver for various associated marques throughout the 1990s and 2000s. | ||
In [[1991 World Touring Car Masters season|1991]], Abt made his [[World Touring Car Masters]] debut with the [[TWR]] Volkswagen team at the German round of the series. | In [[1991 World Touring Car Masters season|1991]], Abt made his [[World Touring Car Masters]] debut with the [[TWR]] Volkswagen team at the German round of the series. | ||
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| + | ==Personal Life== | ||
| + | Abt's father [[Johann Abt|Johann]], younger brother [[Christian Abt|Christian]] and son [[Daniel Abt|Daniel]] also take part in or have taken part in motorsport. | ||
[[Category:Real-life drivers]] | [[Category:Real-life drivers]] | ||
[[Category:WTCM drivers]] | [[Category:WTCM drivers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:33, 6 June 2020
Hans-Jürgen Abt (born 24th December, 1962 in Kempten (Allgäu), West Germany) is a German entrepreneur and former racing driver.
Racing Career
Between 1991 to 2011, Abt was co-managing director of his father's ABT Sportsline tuning group and racing team. ABT Sportsline had a long relationship with the Volkswagen Audi Group and as such Abt was a factory driver for various associated marques throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
In 1991, Abt made his World Touring Car Masters debut with the TWR Volkswagen team at the German round of the series.
Personal Life
Abt's father Johann, younger brother Christian and son Daniel also take part in or have taken part in motorsport.
