Bert Longin
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| Bert Longin | |
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| Nationality | Belgian |
| Born | October 26, 1965 Rotselaar, Flemish Brabant |
| Related to | Stienes Longin (son) |
Bert Longin (born 26 October 1965 in Rotselaar, Flemish Brabant) is a former Belgian professional racing driver who competed in various racing competitions, including the FIA GT Championship, the Belcar Trophy, and the 24 Hours of Zolder.[1]
Racing career
Bert Longin started his racing career in the Belgian Racing Drivers Club. In 1998, he won the Belgian Procar championship. In 2000, he made his debut in the FIA GT Championship driving a Chrysler Viper GTS-R for Carsport Holland. He won the championship in 2001, driving a Chrysler Viper GTS-R for Carsport Holland alongside Anthony Kumpen. In 2002, he won the Belcar Trophy driving a Chrysler Viper GTS-R for Carsport Holland alongside Anthony Kumpen. In 2003, he won the 24 Hours of Zolder driving a Chrysler Viper GTS-R for Carsport Holland alongside Anthony Kumpen and Mike Hezemans. He retired from racing in 2014.
Complete motorsports results
Record of achievements
| Total number of races participated | 496 |
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| Total podium places | 176 |
| Total 1ste place | 71 |
| Total 2nd place | 52 |
| Total 3rd place | 55 |
| Total fastest lap | 51 |
| 1st race | 21 April 1996
Circuit Zolder Carglass Cup Philip Tollenaere & Bert Longin |
| 1ste victory | 9 November 1996
Circuit Zolder Touring Cup Jo Jegers & Bert Longin |
| 1st international race | Circuit Goodyear Colmar-Berg
3rd place 1st podium ever Cyriel Raes & Bert Longin |
| Belcar Champion General | 7 |
| Winner 24 hours of Zolder | 7 (record holder) |
| World champion 24H Solar Challenge | 1 (2019) |
| Participation in Solar Challenge | 2 |
| FIA GT victories | 7 |
| Zolder Legend Trophy | Awarded in January 2023
Predecessors:
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Personal Life
Bert Longin is the father of Stienes Longin, a professional racing driver who currently competes in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series driving the No. 11 Chevrolet Camaro for PK Carsport in the Elite 1 class and in Belcar Endurance Championship driving the No. 11 Norma M20 FC for Krafft Racing.
References
- ↑ Deprez, Charlotte (16 August 2022). "Leuvenaar Bert Longin behaalt recordaantal overwinningen in 24-uur van Zolder: "Ik voel me gelukkig, nederig en dankbaar"". VRT NWS. p. 1.
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