Although 2009 is Austrian Niki Lanik’s first full season in the FIA GT3 European Championship racing with Prospeed Competition,  the 22-year-old has already claimed two 4th place finishes and is a leading contender for the Porsche Manufacturers Cup.  Living in the UK in Sussex Niki chose to pursue a career in saloons and sportscars rather than follow the usual route into single seaters and as one of a new generation of sportscar drivers he is set to reap the rewards of this decision.  Away from the race track Niki’s calendar is pretty full working as a company director, as well as the Youth 4 Human Rights organisation.  When he does get some time for himself he enjoys all forms of extreme sports, so what makes this young Austrian tick?

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Title: European FIA GT3
Location: ALGARVE, PORTUGAL
Description: Practice, Qualifying, Round 7 & 8 of the European FIA GT3 Championship.
Start Date: 2009-09-11
Start Time: 09:00
End Date: 2009-09-13
End Time: 18:00

0. Tell me a little about yourself, including your age and something about your background:

My family history is 100% Austrian. I am born in Vienna and am now 22 years of age. Extreme Sports is what I live for - I am an adrenaline junky and love speed and competition. Travelling and meeting new people and cultures is also a passion of mine. I have also lived in Florida for 3 years in the 90s, and now have been living in Sussex in England since 10 years. Even though I speak better English than German, I still consider myself Austrian. Though I must say, I really like Great Britain. (more…)