Ralf Kelleners

Ralf Kelleners, born on May 18, 1968, is a German racing driver with a career spanning over two decades. Following in his father Helmut's footsteps, who was also a successful racer, Ralf began his motorsport journey in 1986 with go-karts. He quickly progressed through various European formula and touring car series before finding his niche in GT and sports car racing. Kelleners has earned a reputation as a quick and reliable driver, competing in prestigious events worldwide, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Kelleners' career highlights include winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the GT2 class in 1996 and the GT class at the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 1997. In 1996, he also secured the German Carrera Cup and Porsche Supercup championships. Since 2000, he has primarily focused on racing in the United States, participating in the Grand-Am and American Le Mans Series, showcasing his versatility across different sports cars. Beyond racing, Kelleners has experience in driver coaching and precision driving for movies. He also ran Kelleners Sport, a BMW tuning company, from 1991 to 2010. Throughout his career, Kelleners has participated in 222 races, securing 22 wins, 67 podium finishes, 11 pole positions, and setting 9 fastest laps.