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Mario is NAEC-Champion

Mario Farnbacher was tilting at windmills at the final of the American Sports Car Championship on Road Atlanta. Despite difficult conditions and several setbacks, the Ansbacher and his team Riley Motorsports prevailed against all odds and won the championship title in the North American Endurance Cup for the first time. “It’s absolutely amazing! This…

Good preparation doesn‘t pay off

Mario Farnbacher’s International GT Open race weekend in Monza, Italy ended prematurely. After a strong qualifying performance, a collision forced the German from Ansbach and his brother Dominik Farnbacher to leave the race early. Extensive damage to the Lexus RC F GT3 meant missing the Sunday race.

Successful VLN comeback

Pole position in the morning and a podium finish in the afternoon – Mario Farnbacher’s return to the VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft was a resounding success. Together with his two teammates Daniel Juncadella and Lance David Arnold, the Bavarian from Lichtenau put in an impressive performance in the Haribo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 and ended the season’s…

Return to the Nürburgring

On 23rd September, Mario Farnbacher from Ansbach returns to a very special venue. After a prolonged absence, he will be at the start of the seventh VLN race on the Nürburgring Nordschleife again. This time he’s behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 for the Haribo Racing Team. Together with the former DTM driver…

Successful Silverstone premiere

Mario Farnbacher experienced an emotional roller coaster during his Great Britain motorsport premiere. Unfavourable weather conditions and a highly competitive frontrunner league made the International GT Open race a tough challenge. Together with brother Dominik, Mario Farnbacher finished both races amongst the Top Ten and secured numerous points. Starting from sixth on the grid,…

Lexus winning streak over

The excursion to the Circuit Paul Ricard ended with a bad setback for Mario Farnbacher. Technical issues prevented the 25-year-old and his brother Dominik from achieving further podium finishes. The driver duo had to retire early from both races. The young driver from Ansbach began the fifth round of the International GT Open with…

Second season victory at the Belgium rain thriller

The round for the international GT Open in Spa-Francorchamps was a real nail biter for Mario Farnbacher. Thrilling battles for positions, unpredictable weather changes and a tyre gamble characterized the race, in which the Bavarian finally became the shining winner. “After all what happened in the race I am extremely happy about this victory”, explained…

Season opener win and standings lead for Mario

Mario Farnbacher’s GT Open debut couldn’t have been more exciting. After a difficult start into the race weekend, the 24-year-old clinched a victory in the Sunday round of the fiercely competitive championship. Thanks to the win in Estoril, Portugal, the brothers Mario and Dominik Farnbacher are now leading the overall standings. Mario Farnbacher and…