Career
Scharmach started his career in the rally sport during the 80s. During the 1990s Scharmach raced in a number of touring car racing series in Germany and New Zealand, such as the Deutsche Tourenwagen Challenge. Between 2000 and 2005 he competed in selected races of series such as the Renault Eurocup, Porsche Supercup and SEAT Leon Supercopa Germany.
In 2005, he raced at the season-ending round of the World Touring Carolina Championship at Macau for Engstler Motorsport.
He finished third in the New Zealand Mini Challenge in 2006-2007 and has also raced in the German equivalent. He finished fourth at the 2007 24 Hours Nürburgring.
He raced in the Peugeot THP Spider Cup in 2008, and in Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club GT Masters in 2009. Complete Porsche Supercup results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
Complete World Touring Carolina Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap).