Jacob Erlbacher

Jacob Erlbacher, born on August 28, 2000, in Krems an der Donau, Austria, is a rising star in the world of motorsports. Although Austrian by birth, Erlbacher moved to Germany at a young age and began his racing journey in karting at the age of eight. From 2008 to 2017, he actively participated in kart slalom, securing multiple race wins and achieving third place in the German Championship in 2016.

Erlbacher transitioned to touring car racing in 2018, marking a significant step in his career. He participated in the BMW 318ti Cup within the NES500 series. Some of his notable achievements include a 3rd place finish at Spa Francorchamps, 4th place finishes at Assen and Hockenheim, 3rd place at Nürburgring, and 2nd place at the Nordschleife 500km race. Progressing through GTC Race, he entered the ADAC GT4 Germany in 2020. Erlbacher has also made regular appearances on the challenging Nürburgring-Nordschleife, securing two podium finishes at the 24-hour race.

In 2022, Erlbacher participated in the Prototype Cup Germany, driving a 460-hp LMP3 car. He sees this series as a stepping stone towards his ambition of competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Erlbacher also has an interest in classic race cars. He currently resides in Böblingen, Germany.