Klaus Niedzwiedz
- January 10, 2024
- Television Presenter
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Klaus Niedzwiedz |
| Occupation | Television Presenter |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 24, 1951(1951-02-24) |
| Age | 73 |
| Birthplace | Dortmund |
| Country | Germany |
| Birth City | Dortmund |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Klaus Niedzwiedz Biography
| Name | Klaus Niedzwiedz |
| Birthday | Feb 24 |
| Birth Year | 1951 |
| Place Of Birth | Dortmund |
| Home Town | Dortmund |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Klaus Niedzwiedz is one of the most popular and richest Television Presenter who was born on February 24, 1951 in Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany. Klaus Niedzwiedz (born February 24, 1951 in Dortmund, Germany) is a former professional race driver and motoring journalist.
During the 1982 season, Niedzwiedz also drove in the World Endurance Championship for Zakspeed, in a Ford C100. The Zakspeed-prepared Group C machine was run by the works Ford Germany team with Klaus Ludwig, Manfred Winkelhock and Marc Surer at the wheel, but the car was a midfielder at best, although Jonathan Palmer and Desiré Wilson scored a 4th place overall the 1,000 km of Brands Hatch in 1982. Ford Germany retracted their support and one car was sold to privateers, while the other chassis was evolved by Zakspeed into the C1/4 and the C1/8, making few appearances in international racing, but becoming a front-runner in the German Interserie, where it won the European championship in 1984 with Klaus Niedzwiedz.
Since 1984, Niedzwiedz has worked as a journalist and television host in Germany, starting with moderation of Sat.1 magazine Treibstoff. Since 1997, he moderates n-tv Motor.
Between 1987 and 1996, Niedzwiedz drove six times in the Bathurst 1000. After driving for Eggenberger Motorsport in 1987, he drove Eggenberger built Sierra RS500s for Allan Moffat Racing in 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1992. He returned in 1996 to drive a Ford Falcon EB.
In 1982 and 1987, he was the winner at the 24 Hours Nürburgring, in both events with Klaus Ludwig. Driving an Eggenberger Motorsport Ford Sierra he was runner-up in the World Touring Car Championship of 1987 and the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft of 1989.
Klaus Niedzwiedz Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Television Presenter |
| House | Living in own house. |
Klaus Niedzwiedz is one of the richest Television Presenter from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Klaus Niedzwiedz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
A 1/24 scale model of the 1979 Ford Capri Zakspeed (model 24014) is represented as the D&W Klaus Niedzwiedz car, and is complete with Niedzwiedz in team uniform.
His greatest success came in the 1980s as a driver for Ford.
Niedzwiedz rose to prominence when driving a Ford Capri for Zakspeed in the Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft. The turbocharged 1.4 L engine from the Zakspeed Ford Capri was later enlarged for the 1.7 L “Super Capri”. With this 500+ hp car, Niedzwiedz established in 1982 the “eternal lap record” for Group 5 touring car racing at the old 22.8 km Nürburgring with 7:08.59, just 10 seconds slower than the F1 record of 6:58.60 set by Niki Lauda in 1975 (see: Nürburgring lap times).
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Facts & Trivia
Klaus Ranked on the list of most popular Television Presenter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Klaus Niedzwiedz celebrates birthday on February 24 of every year.
Top Facts about Klaus Niedzwiedz
- Klaus Niedzwiedz is a retired German racing driver.
- He was born on August 11, 1951 in Essen, Germany.
- Niedzwiedz competed in various motorsport disciplines throughout his career.
- He achieved success in touring car racing during the 1980s and early 1990s.
- Niedzwiedz won the prestigious Spa 24 Hours race twice (1982 and 1986).
- He also won the Macau Guia Race in 1987.
- Niedzwiedz drove for several notable teams including Ford, BMW, and Opel.
- He retired from professional racing in 1999 but continued to compete occasionally.
- Niedzwiedz currently works as a driving instructor and consultant for motorsport events.
- His son Luca is also a professional racing driver.