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In 1984, Strycek became the first ever DTM champion despite not winning a single race. | In 1984, Strycek became the first ever DTM champion despite not winning a single race. | ||
− | Throughout his career, he has gained an affinity with Opel vehicles - most notably in the [[World Touring Car Masters]]. In [[1990_World_Touring_Car_Masters_season|1990]] he was signed by Opel Team Irmscher to race their Opel Kadett E GSi 16V alongside [[Bernd Schneider]]. | + | Throughout his career, he has gained an affinity with Opel vehicles - most notably in the [[World Touring Car Masters]]. In [[1990_World_Touring_Car_Masters_season|1990]] he was signed by Opel Team Irmscher to race their Opel Kadett E GSi 16V alongside [[Bernd Schneider]]. His 5 class wins that season helped him finish third in Class D. |
In later life, Strycek transitioned into management - most notably as the head of the Opel Performance Center brand - as well as becoming the Sportpresident of the AvD club. He also started lecturing at the Technical University of Berlin. | In later life, Strycek transitioned into management - most notably as the head of the Opel Performance Center brand - as well as becoming the Sportpresident of the AvD club. He also started lecturing at the Technical University of Berlin. |
Revision as of 17:28, 13 July 2019
Volker Strycek (born 13th October, 1957 in Essen, West Germany) is a German former racing driver.
In 1984, Strycek became the first ever DTM champion despite not winning a single race.
Throughout his career, he has gained an affinity with Opel vehicles - most notably in the World Touring Car Masters. In 1990 he was signed by Opel Team Irmscher to race their Opel Kadett E GSi 16V alongside Bernd Schneider. His 5 class wins that season helped him finish third in Class D.
In later life, Strycek transitioned into management - most notably as the head of the Opel Performance Center brand - as well as becoming the Sportpresident of the AvD club. He also started lecturing at the Technical University of Berlin.
Complete WTCM Results
Year | Team | Car | Class | WDC | Pts | Class | Pts | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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1990 | Opel Team Irmscher | Opel Kadett E GSi 16V | D | N/A | 0 | 3rd | 194 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
E | S | E | S | E | S | E | S | E | S | E | S | E | S | E | S | E | S | E | S | E | S | E | ||||||||
FUJ DNQ |
FUJ DNQ |
GLN 24 |
GLN 35† |
LAG 27 |
LAG 38 |
BRH Ret |
BRH 29 |
PAU DNQ |
PAU DNQ |
BRN Ret |
BRN Ret |
MNZ DNQ |
MNZ DNQ |
CHA Ret |
CHA 30 |
BIR DNQ |
BIR DNQ |
SPA DNQ |
SPA DNQ |
NUR DNQ |
NUR DNQ |
BAT DNQ |