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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