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Michael Krumm is a professional racing driver who won the 2011 FIA GT1 World Championship driving for JR Motorsports.

Career

Born in Reutlingen, Krumm married Japanese tennis player Kimiko Date on 1 December 2001 at Saint Mary"s Cathedral, Tokyo. They currently reside in Tokyo. 1984 Karting

1991 Formula Opel Lotus Euroseries

1993 German Formula Three, four wins

1998 Super Tourenwagen Cup & 5th at Le Mans (Nissan R390 GT1)

1999 All-Japan GT.

Formula Nippon & Number Finish at Le Mans (Nissan R391)

2000 All-Japan GT & Formula Nippon 2nd

2002 All-Japan GT & 3rd at Le Mans, (Audi R8)

2005 Super GT. Le Mans (Dallara SP1, did not finish)

2006 Super GT

2007 Super GT & Formula Nippon

2008 Super GT

2009 Le Mans Series (Kolles, 1 race) & FIA GT Championship (NISMO/Gigawave, 4 races)

2010 FIA GT1 World Championship (Nissan GT-R)

2012 Super GT

2013 Super GT

2014 Super GT

2015 Super GT

Complete Japanese Formula 3000/Formula Nippon results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Complete JGTC/Super GT results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

24 Hours of Le Mans results

American open-wheel racing results

(key)

= CART Complete GT1 World Championship results.

Achievements

  • 1988 German Formula Ford, one win 1989 German Formula Ford Champion, three wins 1990 German Formula Opel Lotus champion 1992 German Formula Three, one win 1994 Japanese Formula Three champion, six wins 1995 Japanese Touring Carolina Championship, 1 win, Formula Nippon & All-Japan GT 1996 Japanese Touring Carolina Championship, 1 win, Formula Nippon & Japanese Touring Carolina Championship, 3rd 1997 All-Japan GT champion & Japanese Touring Carolina Championship 3rd, one win 2001 CART (Dale Coyne Racing, 2 races). Formula Nippon & All-Japan GT, 1 win 2003 All-Japan GT champion 2004 All-Japan GT, one win 2011 FIA GT1 World Championship (Nissan GT-R) Drivers Champion.