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Dieter Quester: At 86 years old, at top performance racing speed!
Find out more about Dieter Quester, the active racing driver and author, who is still involved in motorsport at the age of 86.
Dieter Quester: At 86 years old, at top performance racing speed!
Motorsport history is very important in Vienna, and a very special name stands out in this tradition: Dieter Quester. Now 86, Quester, who celebrated his birthday on May 30, remains active in racing and maintains a busy schedule. Despite his age, he hasn't slowed down a bit, even if he sometimes admits that the pace is no longer as easy for him as it was when he was younger. Nevertheless, he remains an integral part of the racing scene, organizing projects himself and regularly driving racing cars. As he says himself, he doesn't see himself as a miracle, but as someone who has found his way AutoRevue.
His bestseller “How do I get away from racing”, published in 1987 by Orac, shows the perfectionist Quester as a prankster and is still readily available. In addition, Quester once had an offer to sign Gerhard Berger as a teammate in the BMW 635i, which he rejected. Another prominent driver who started out as a Quester driving student is Toto Wolff, who is now highly regarded as a Mercedes team boss. While Quester appreciates Wolff's career, he occasionally criticizes his driving style and appearance at award ceremonies and emphasizes the importance of traditional values in motorsport.
A look into the motorsport history of Austria
The roots of motorsport in Austria go back to the early 20th century. The Austrian Grand Prix, one of Europe's most prestigious car races, was first held in 1964 and initially took place at the Zeltweg Airfield Circuit. The history of the race was later continued at the Österreichring in the 1970s and has been taking place at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg since 1997 Sport Austria.
The Red Bull Ring has established itself as one of the most exciting venues, not least because of legendary moments such as the overtaking maneuvers by Niki Lauda, Michael Schumacher and Max Verstappen, which remain in the fans' memories. Austrian Grand Prix winners like Lauda, who triumphed in 1984, and Jochen Rindt, who became the first Austrian to win the World Championship posthumously in 1970, are part of this eventful history. Rindt, who won his first race in 1969, remains a driving icon to this day.
Today's legends and their successes
What many people don't know: Quester can also be found among the legendary Austrian drivers. In 1974 he took part in a Formula 1 race and finished 9th in Austria - his best result. With a single Grand Prix appearance and as a multiple winner in European Formula 2, he laid the foundation for many subsequent generations. What is particularly noteworthy is that Austrian motorsport is still characterized today by drivers such as Niki Lauda, Gerhard Berger, Alexander Wurz and many others Formula1.
The significant successes of these drivers testify to a strong motorsport tradition that is still alive in Austria today. Through the support of organizations such as the Austrian Automobile Club (ÖAC), founded in 1898, the professionalization of the sport is further advanced and new talent is promoted.
With personalities like Dieter Quester keeping the heritage of motorsport alive, it is certain that Austria's racing history will continue to be exciting in the future.