Katja Poensgen
- January 10, 2024
- Motorcycle Racer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Katja Poensgen |
| Occupation | Motorcycle Racer |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 23, 1976(1976-09-23) |
| Age | 48 |
| Birthplace | Mindelheim |
| Country | Germany |
| Birth City | Bavaria |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Katja Poensgen Biography
| Name | Katja Poensgen |
| Birthday | Sep 23 |
| Birth Year | 1976 |
| Place Of Birth | Mindelheim |
| Home Town | Bavaria |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Katja Poensgen is one of the most popular and richest Motorcycle Racer who was born on September 23, 1976 in Mindelheim, Bavaria, Germany. Katja Poensgen (born 23 September 1976) was the German former professional racer on motorcycles. Her fame stems from her becoming the very first female racer to be able to compete in 250cc Grand Prix race. As of 2011, Poensgen has been named the FIM Legend for her pioneering Grand Prix racing career.
Since 2004, she has been working as a commentator for television sports and has continued to take part as a participant in Rallycross in addition to Electric-Motorcycle races.
In 2001, Poensgen made the move into the 250cc category in Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Poensgen became only the 3rd female racer of Grand Prix motorcycle racing history following Taru Rinne as well as Tomoko Igata. The season began on an Aprilia RSV 250 but, switched to an RS250R Honda. On April 8th in 2001 Poensgen was the very first female racer to be selected for 250cc Grand Prix race at the 2001 Japanese Grand Prix. In 2002, she participated in the German Superstock 1000. In 2003, she returned in Gran Prix motorcycle racing, with no points.
Katja Poensgen Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Motorcycle Racer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Katja Poensgen is one of the richest Motorcycle Racer from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Katja Poensgen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Poensgen is a native of Mindelheim, Germany as the daughter of the German importer of Suzuki motorcycles. She first started taking to the road when she was just four years old. She began her racing journey in the year 1993, competing with the ADAC Junior Cup. In 1995, Poensgen took on an Suzuki RGV250 to become the first female winner of the Junior Cup in Germany. In the same year she also won the European Supermono championship riding a Suzuki DR650. In 1996, she participated for the German 125cc Championship. The following year, she switched to the German Supersport Championship.
In 1998, Poensgen was crowned world champion in 1998. debut, when she competed in the German race in the Supersport World Championship at the Nurburgring circuit. Her Suzuki GSX 600 to finish 20th. In 1999, Poensgen began to compete at the European Superstock 1000 Championship with the Suzuki GSX 750 R. In 2000, she raced in her team Alstare Corona Suzuki Team in the same championship and ended the season in sixth place. She also recorded the fastest lap speed twice and earned an overall second place finish in Misano Adriatico. Misano Adriatico race circuit.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Katja Poensgen height Not available right now. Katja weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Katja Poensgen Dating?
According to our records, Katja Poensgen is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Katja Poensgen’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Katja Poensgen. You may help us to build the dating records for Katja Poensgen!
Facts & Trivia
Katja Ranked on the list of most popular Motorcycle Racer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Katja Poensgen celebrates birthday on September 23 of every year.