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      11-24-2014, 02:27 PM   #1
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Marco Wittmann Honored as 2014 DTM Champion

ADAC honours Marco Wittmann
At the ADAC SportGala at the ADAC headquarters in Munich the automobile association honoured this season's winners. Everyone was eager to see who would be the ADAC motorsport personality of 2014.

(Nov 23, 2014 - BMW Motorsport)



DTM champion Marco Wittmann received the trophy, the large Christophorus made of Nymphenburg porcelain, from ADAC sports president Hermann Tomczyk. “Marco Wittmann impressively showed that he was the deserved winner of the title in the most popular international touring car series,” said Tomczyk.

Each year a specialist jury made up of representatives from the ADAC and journalists picks the ADAC motorsport personality of the year. This year it was Wittmann who was chosen in the most important category. BMW Motorsport director Jens Marquardt picked up the award for the BMW Team RMG driver.


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This is just more on the event itself and some of the other award recipients.

(www.adac-motorsport.de Nov 23 2014)

ADAC Sports Gala: The Evening of Champions

On the ADAC Sports Gala at the ADAC Munich head of the Automobile Club honored the winners of the season.


This evening was for Champions. On the ADAC Sports Gala at the ADAC Munich head of the Automobile Club honored the winners of the season. The focus of the ADAC Racer of the Year 2014 DTM Champion Marco Wittmann received from the hands of ADAC sports president Hermann Tomczyk, the great Christopher from Nymphenburg porcelain. "Marco Wittmann has shown in an impressive way that he has won the title in the most popular international touring car series to date," said Tomczyk.

Of the ADAC Junior racers of the year, the German-Taiwanese Brian Hsu was excellent. "Brian Hsu is one of the biggest talents in German motocross sport. He proved to the motocross junior world and European champion its enormous potential. This award is incentive and commitment, his chosen path to go away," says Tomczyk.

Annually a selection panel of experts consisting of representatives of the ADAC and journalists ADAC Racer of the Year gather to vote. The winner of the ADAC Masters series were honored at the ADAC sports gala. René Rast / Kelvin van der Linde (drivers 'championship ADAC GT Masters), Team Prosperia C. Abt Racing (Team Rating ADAC GT Masters), Herbert Handlos (Gentlemenwertung ADAC GT Masters), Mikkel Jensen (ADAC Formula Masters drivers' championship), Team Neuhauser Racing (Team Rating ADAC formula Masters), Dennis Ullrich (ADAC MX Masters), Ruben Zeltner (ADAC Rallye Masters), Emil Bergkvist (ADAC Opel rally Cup), Mike Szymura (ADAC Motorboat Masters).

The evening was hosted by TV hosts Andrea Kaiser and Jan plug. The 300 guests were treated to an attractive program, including the appearance of the band "Hot Chocolate". World Rally Champion Sébastien Ogier, DMSB President Hans-Joachim Stuck and his DMSB Bureau colleague Dr. Hans-Gerd Ennser, FIVA President Patrick Rollet, Dr. Thomas Sedran (President and MD and Chevrolet: Among the guests of the evening were, among other Cadillac Europe), Jens Marquardt (BMW engine Director), many previous winners as well as the ADAC Presidium members Dr. August Markl, Klaus-Peter Reimer, Thomas Burkhardt and the ADAC CEO Marion Ebentheuer, Mahbod Asgari and Dr. Thomas A. Kager Meier.
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Here's the Press Release from BMW


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Yet another award for this guy...

Double honours.


Marco Wittmann received two awards at the traditional “Race Night” held by Auto Bild Motorsport and Auto Bild Sportscars, which takes place every year as part of the Essen Motor Show.


(BMW Motorsport December 1, 2014)



Wittmann was voted “Touring Car Driver of the Year” by readers and was also presented with the “Golden Racing Shoe” as the new DTM champion. However, the BMW works driver was not just there to receive prizes, but also presented some trophies: to the winners of the Speed Academy – the support programme run by BMW Motorsport premium partner, Deutsche Post.

Three questions for … Marco Wittmann.


Marco, you were on hand to offer journalists advice when they took to the track in the Ice-Watch BMW M4 DTM last week. How did it go?

Marco Witmann:
“The entire event was great fun. It is fantastic that BMW Motorsport allows journalists to experience how it feels to drive a racing car. I gave the participants an introduction to my Ice-Watch M4 DTM and then went through the data with them after their drives. That was very interesting for me. Some of the drivers had already driven other racing cars and coped well with the DTM car.”

What was your personal highlight?

Wittmann:
“I had the opportunity to drive the legendary BMW DTM cars from the 1980s – the BMW 635 CSi and the BMW M3. For me, it was impressive to feel the differences for myself, and to see how the technology has developed over the past 30 years. As a driver, you had to work a lot harder on the steering wheel and when changing gear back in the past. However, it is more important to find the perfect racing line today, and you generally have to drive more accurately than back then. I really enjoyed my outing in the vintage cars. The1987 BMW M3, in particular, is my absolute favourite – a dream car.”

On a more general note, you have not stopped travelling and visiting events for the past few weeks. How are you coping with the many appointments that come with winning the DTM title?

Wittmann:
“It has obviously been an extremely busy time for me since the end of the DTM season. I have hardly spent a single day at home. However, I am still really enjoying myself. After all, the reason for me having all these appointments is the fact that I was crowned the DTM champion. With this in mind, I am having an incredible time at the moment. On top of that it is an honour for me that my successes are appreciated from so many sides – as, for example, now with the ‘Touring Car Driver of the Year’ and the ‘Golden Racing Shoe’ awards. That is something very special for a racing driver.”
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You know, I just don't remember seeing so many awards and such for Bruno.
Neither do I. Here's yet another one for the Ice Man.

Wittmann: Success isn't guaranteed in DTM.2015 sees the series of honours in recognition of Marco Wittmann's first DTM title in 2014 continue. At the “Champions' Gala” hosted by the DMSB, the DMSB president presented him with an award for his success. An interview with the DTM champion.

BMW Motosport - Jan 26, 2015



Marco, in Wiesbaden you received another award for your victory in the 2014 DTM season. Which of the trophies that you have received so far means the most to you?

Marco Wittmann: “First of all, I'd like to say that I had a fantastic evening at the DMSB Gala celebrations. I came across a lot of familiar faces, and it was great to be on stage alongside so many champions at the end of the evening. Naturally I am delighted with each of the awards, but being named ADAC motorsport personality of the year stands out. After all, you don't receive that award every day. It's fantastic to come out on top against so many other fantastic motorsport personalities.”

How much are you looking forward to taking to the track for the first time in your Ice-Watch BMW M4 DTM with number 1 on the car?

Wittmann: “I can hardly wait to finally start testing again. I've had a lot of events since the end of the 2014 season, and have been away a lot, but not in a race car. If I could, I'd be back at the wheel of my Ice-Watch BMW M4 DTM tomorrow. Starting with number 1 is something very special. This number shows what I achieved in 2014 and that I will be the one everyone wants to beat in the coming season. I'm really looking forward to having that role.”

As reigning DTM Champion, what are your aims for the new season?

Wittmann: “When you have number 1 on your car, there can only be one goal for the season: defending your title. But everyone knows how close the DTM is. Our rivals were already extremely strong in 2014, and have no doubt used the winter to become even stronger. We need to give it our all to be able to compete for the top spot again in 2015. Success isn't guaranteed in the DTM.”
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