rhino´s Leipert Motorsport to win 3 championship titles in the ADAC Procar series
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Team rhino's Leipert Motorsport had good reasons to celebrate on Sunday evening at the Hockenheimring, because Nils Mierschke won two titles in his Ford Fiesta ST in Div. II of the ADAC Procar series – and that although this was his first season! In 2008 already, rhino's Leipert and Christopher Mies won the championship in Div. II of the ADAC Procar series, and in 2010, the team and Benedikt Boeckels were runner-up.
This season, Nils Mierschke and his rhino's Leipert Ford Fiesta ST showed the experienced Guido Thierfelder where second place is – with 5 points in the lead. Furthermore, Mierschke became Procar Rookie champion with 48.1 points ahead, and last but not least, the team won the team championship with a five point lead. So, this was an absolutely brilliant season!
In race 1, Mierschke held starting position 2. Shortly after the start, he took over the lead but had to let Thierfelder overtake only some time later; but Mierschke knew in both races that he only had to finish the race directly behind his keenest competitor for the title if he wanted to stay in the lead. Consequently, Mierschke did not take any unnecessary risks and finished a thrilling race in his Fiesta ST in second place which made him champion – a title he truly deserves.
Team Manager Ingo Leipert explained: "Nils has proven his worth over the entire season and has been one of the top drivers right from the start. Apart from one race, he has always had a podium position. Despite some problems before the race, he kept his cool. He is keen and has fully cooperated with our team and he really deserves the title! Of course, it is also wonderful to become team champion again. The titles are also a reward for our team as it was totally committed and guaranteed operations in 5 different championships (ADAC Procar, ATS F3 Cup, ADAC GT Masters, Blancpain Endurance Series, FIA GT3) with three different vehicle concepts, so, big thanks also to these boys!" |
