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Münnich Motorsport GmbH, which also competes under the title All-Inkl.com Racing, is an
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team founded by
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racing driver and
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René Münnich René Münnich (born 6 May 1977) is a German auto racing driver, team owner and entrepreneur. He is the owner and team manager of Münnich Motorsport. Münnich is also the owner of Web hosting service ''all-inkl.com''. He made his debut in the Wor ...
in 2006. The team has been built around three areas of motorsport since its inception,
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,
rallycross Rallycross is a form of sprint style motorsport held on a mixed-surface circuit (racing), racing circuit using modified production touring automobile, cars or prototype racing cars. It began in the 1960s as a cross between rallying and autocross ...
and
touring car racing Touring car racing is a motorsport road racing competition that uses race-prepared touring cars. It has both similarities to and significant differences from stock car racing, which is popular in the United States. While the cars do not move a ...
, although in recent years it has focussed on the latter two. The team is backed by Münnich's personal business,
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and
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All-Inkl. The team currently competes in the
World Touring Car Cup The FIA World Touring Car Cup (abbreviated to WTCR, referring to the use of TCR regulations) was an international touring car championship promoted by Eurosport Events and sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). It ...
and the
FIA World Rallycross Championship The FIA World Rallycross Championship (official abbreviation is World RX) is a rallycross series organised by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, FIA in conjunction with series promoter Rallycross Promoter GmbH (founded by Red Bull G ...
.


Rallycross

Although the team previously competed in the
FIA European Championships for Rallycross Drivers The European Rallycross Championship (former abbreviation ERC, now Euro RX or ERX) is a rallycross competition held in Europe, organised under the auspices of the FIA. History The predecessor championship began in 1973 as the Embassy/ERA Europ ...
, their current rallycross efforts involve the World Rallycross Championship with a
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. In February 2015 it was announced that Münnich Motorsport would be joining the
FIA World Rallycross Championship The FIA World Rallycross Championship (official abbreviation is World RX) is a rallycross series organised by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, FIA in conjunction with series promoter Rallycross Promoter GmbH (founded by Red Bull G ...
with a self-developed Audi S3. In 2016 they switched to the
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.


Sportscars

Münnich's sports car efforts have been at the behest of
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, previously competing in the
FIA GT Championship The FIA GT Championship was a sports car racing series organized by the Stéphane Ratel Organisation (SRO) at the behest of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The championship was mostly concentrated in Europe, but throughout ...
during the
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and 2007 seasons with a
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before switching to the German
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with a Gallardo. Münnich returned to Lamborghini for 2010 by entering the new Murciélago LP670 SV in the inaugural
FIA GT1 World Championship The FIA GT1 World Championship was a world championship sports car racing series, developed by the Stéphane Ratel Organisation, SRO Group and regulated by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), that was held from 2010 to 2012. I ...
, employing experienced sports car drivers
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,
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,
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,
Dominik Schwager Dominik Schwager (born 18 August 1976 in Munich) is a German auto racing driver. Career Schwager's racing career began with karting in Germany, participating in the national championship from 1989 to 1992 before moving to the Junior Karting World ...
, and Nicky Pastorelli.


World Touring Car Championship


SEAT León WTCC (2013)

After the demise of the FIA GT1 World Championship, Münnich Motorsport made the decision to enter the
World Touring Car Championship The FIA World Touring Car Championship was an international touring car championship promoted by Eurosport Events and sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). It has had several different incarnations, including a sing ...
. The team ran three cars for
René Münnich René Münnich (born 6 May 1977) is a German auto racing driver, team owner and entrepreneur. He is the owner and team manager of Münnich Motorsport. Münnich is also the owner of Web hosting service ''all-inkl.com''. He made his debut in the Wor ...
,
Marc Basseng Marc Basseng (born 12 December 1978 in Engelskirchen) is a German racing driver. Career Basseng began his career in karting. In 1997 he began competing in the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany for the UPS Porsche Junior Team, finishing third in the 199 ...
and
Markus Winkelhock Markus Winkelhock (; born 13 June 1980) is a German professional racing driver. He is the son of Manfred Winkelhock and nephew of Joachim Winkelhock, both of whom were Formula One drivers in the 1980s. During his brief Formula One career he led th ...
. Winkelhock left the team in February 2013 and was replaced by defending champion
Robert Huff Robert "Rob" Peter Huff (born 25 December 1979) is a British racing driver currently competing in the British Touring Car Championship for Toyota Gazoo Racing UK. He was the 2012 World Touring Car Championship champion and the 2020 Scandinavi ...
who moved from
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. Münnich was the team's only driver eligible for the
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Independent Drivers' Trophy with both Huff and Basseng being reigning champions in the WTCC at the FIA GT1 World Championship respectively.


Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1 (2014–2016)

In 2014 Münich Motorsport competed in the WTCC races using a brace of Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1 cars.
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ended 9th in the driver standings with 109 points and
René Münnich René Münnich (born 6 May 1977) is a German auto racing driver, team owner and entrepreneur. He is the owner and team manager of Münnich Motorsport. Münnich is also the owner of Web hosting service ''all-inkl.com''. He made his debut in the Wor ...
ended 19th with 3 points.


Citroën C-Elysée WTCC (2017)

For what would turn out to be the final year of the WTCC the team ran a sole Citroën C-Elysée WTCC for 2012 champion
Rob Huff Robert "Rob" Peter Huff (born 25 December 1979) is a British racing driver currently competing in the British Touring Car Championship for Toyota Gazoo Racing UK. He was the 2012 World Touring Car Championship champion and the 2020 Scandinavia ...
. Despite expecting to be outright title contenders, Huff didn't win a race until the penultimate meeting of the year.


Racing record


World Touring Car Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap) Did not finish the race, but was classified as he completed over 90% of the race distance.


World Touring Car Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)


Complete FIA World Rallycross Championship results

( key)


Supercar

† Points scored with other team(s).
* Season still in progress.


Complete FIA European Rallycross Championship results

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Division 1A


Division 1


Super1600

* Season still in progress


Supercar


References


External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Munnich Motorsport German auto racing teams Auto racing teams established in 2006 2006 establishments in Germany FIA GT1 World Championship teams FIA GT Championship teams World Touring Car Championship teams World Rallycross Championship teams Global RallyCross Championship teams Honda in motorsport