Marc Basseng

Marc Basseng, born on December 12, 1978, in Engelskirchen, Germany, is a highly accomplished racing driver with a diverse and successful career spanning various racing disciplines. Basseng's career began in karting before transitioning to the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany in 1997, where he quickly made his mark, finishing third in the 1998 standings as part of the UPS Porsche Junior Team. He further honed his skills in the Renault Sport Clio Trophy, winning the German Clio Cup in 2003.

Basseng's career highlights include winning the FIA GT1 World Championship in 2012 with teammate Markus Winkelhock, driving for All-Inkl.com Münnich Motorsport in a Mercedes SLS AMG GT3. That same year, he also secured a victory at the prestigious Nürburgring 24 Hours in an Audi R8 LMS. Other notable achievements include winning the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2007 in the GT class, and the Bathurst 12 Hour race in 2011, also in an Audi R8 LMS. He has also demonstrated his versatility by competing in series such as the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), FIA GT3 European Championship, American Le Mans Series and ADAC GT Masters.

Beyond his international success, Basseng has a strong presence in German endurance racing, particularly in the VLN Nürburgring Endurance Series, where he has achieved over 25 overall wins. He also set a lap record on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a Pagani Zonda R in 2010. In recent years, Basseng has continued to be active in GT racing, participating in series like the GT World Challenge Europe and Intercontinental GT Challenge, showcasing his enduring passion for motorsports.