Henry Walkenhorst

Henry Walkenhorst, a German racing driver born on January 9, 1966, is a prominent figure in GT racing, particularly known for his involvement with Walkenhorst Motorsport. As both the owner and a driver for the team, Walkenhorst has made a significant impact on the sport.

Walkenhorst's racing career began later in life, around 2008, after he had established himself in his professional career as a car dealer. His journey started in the Renault Clio Cup before transitioning to BMWs, including an M3 GT4 and a Z4 GT3. Currently, he races a BMW M6 GT3 and BMW M4 GT3. Walkenhorst Motorsport has participated in major race events, including the Nürburgring 24-hour race and the NLS (Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie), with considerable success, even winning the NLS championship in 2020.

His team, Walkenhorst Motorsport, has a diverse team of drivers from around the world and has achieved numerous wins and championships. Walkenhorst himself often participates in the Am Cup class, balancing his responsibilities as a team owner and driver with his commitments to his family's car dealership, which has been in operation since 1959.