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| | alma_mater = Florida International University<ref name="FIU">{{cite web | last=FIU News | title=Dion von Moltke feels the need for speed | url=http://news.fiu.edu/2012/06/dion-von-moltke-feels-the-need-for-speed/41961| accessdate = 6 August 2012}}</ref> | |||
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| '''Dion von Moltke''' (born July 27, 1990 in ]) is a ] ] who participates under a ]n racing license.<ref name="AOLJOBS">{{cite web | last=AOL | title=Car Racing Dream Comes True for Teenager Dion von Moltke | url=http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2010/08/16/car-racing/| accessdate = 6 August 2012}}</ref> Von Moltke current races professionally in the ] driving an ] for APR Motorsport and ] with ] in a ]. His early career involved an upbringing in ]s and the ].<ref name="PMINTERN">{{cite web | last=Player Management International | title=Fittipaldi and Papis form kart team | url=http://pmifirm.com/news/2006/090606-1.html| accessdate = 25 June 2012}}</ref> | |||
| ==Early life== | |||
| '''Dion von Moltke''' (born 1990) is a ]n / ] ]<ref name="Sawubona">{{cite news | last = | first = | coauthors = | title =SA Duo Off To A Flying Start | newspaper =Sawubona | location= | pages =206–212 | language = | publisher = | date=December 2009 | url = | accessdate =8 August 2012 }}</ref> who races professionally in the Grand-Am<ref>{{cite web | last=South African Association of Business Communities | title=Racing his way to stardom & Time Square billboards | url=http://www.saabc.net/post-name/| accessdate = 6 August 2012}}</ref><ref name="GrandAm1">{{cite web | last=Grand-Am | title=Grand-Am Drivers - Dion von Moltke | url=http://www.grand-am.com/drivers/driver.aspx?did=2429&sid=1| accessdate = 6 August 2012}}</ref> and American Le Mans series under the South African flag. He raced professionally in karting and also competed in the ]. He has won numerous championships from the local and state levels and also raced in the World championship Karting events in Italy.<ref name="PMINTERN">{{cite web | last=Player Management International | title=Fittipaldi and Papis form kart team | url=http://pmifirm.com/news/2006/090606-1.html| accessdate = 25 June 2012}}</ref> The ''Racers International Motorsports Connection'' called him one of the hottest and youngest drivers on the Grand Am Rolex Circuit.<ref name="RACERSIMC">{{cite web | last=The Racers IMC| title=Dion von Moltke Will Be Driving #77 Doran Racing Ford Dallara Sponsored By PR Newswire For Grand AM Rolex Series | url=http://www.racersimc.com/news/2010/04/07/dion-von-moltke-will-be-driving-77-doran-racing-ford-dallara-sponsored-by-pr-newswire-for-grand-am-rolex-series| accessdate = 7 August 2012}}</ref><ref name="AOLJOBS">{{cite web | last=AOL | title=Car Racing Dream Comes True for Teenager Dion von Moltke | url=http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2010/08/16/car-racing/| accessdate = 6 August 2012}}</ref> He is also the founder of the ''Perform 360'' driver coaching program. He currently races in the Grand-Am ] driving an ]<ref name="GOAPR">{{cite web | last=Go APR| title=Dion Von Moltke, ] to anchor APR Motorsport Audi R8 GRAND-AM in Rolex Series| url=http://www.goapr.com/news/2011/12/14/dion-von-moltke-dr-jim-norman-to-anchor-apr-motorsport-audi-r8-grand-am-in-rolex-series/| accessdate = 6 August 2012}}</ref> and placed 1st in the GTC division at the ] for the ] in March 2012.<ref name="Sawubona"/><ref>{{cite web | last=Redline Review| title=Audi Team Wins Big at Sebring | url=http://www.redlinereview.com/audi-team-wins-sebring-international-racewy.htm| accessdate = 7 August 2012}}</ref> | |||
| Von Moltke was born on July 27, 1990 in ]. His parents are both from South Africa, and he has lived in Sydney, Australia, Los Angeles, California, and Dallas, Texas, before moving to Miami, Florida. While enrolled in a laptop-based school following their move to Miami in 2003, Von Moltke's father offered him a choice of a ] or a ] to make up for the relocation, which led to the start of Von Moltke's racing career. He later went on to attend ]. | |||
| ==Early life and education== | |||
| Dion was born on July 27, 1990 in ]. His parents are both from South Africa and he has lived in Sydney, Los Angeles, ] and Miami. He started his racing career at the age of 13 in Southern Florida.<ref name="BWAFIU">{{cite web | last=FIU - Be Worlds Ahead | title=Dion von Moltke | url=http://worldsahead.fiu.edu/2012/dion-von-moltke-international-business-student/| accessdate = 6 August 2012}}</ref> After moving to Miami, Dion was enrolled in a laptop-based school. He was not great with technology and his father wanted him to switch schools.<ref name="FIU"/> He offered Dion the choice between a top gaming computer or a go-kart to move schools and Dion chose the go-kart. He then made the move to ] in South Miami. After a short time Dion began racing go-karts professionally which led to his current racing career. Dion attends Florida International University in Florida<ref name="BWAFIU"/> where he is a Junior in the College of Business Administration.<ref name="FIU"/> | |||
| ==Professional racing career== | |||
| ===Karting career=== | |||
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| Dion's karting career began in 2004. For the 2004 season, he finished second in the EasyKart 100cc Summer Championship Series. He was also the pole winner in the Cope DeLas America's karting championship in San Carlos, Venezuela where he also won the first race. In 2005, Dion won the EasyKart 100cc Winter Championship Series and the WKA Florida State Regional Championship.<ref name="Bio">{{cite web | last=Dion von Moltke | title=Biography| url=http://www.dionvm.com/about-dionvm.cfm| accessdate = 6 August 2012}}</ref> | |||
| During his karting career, Dion won the 2005 WKA Florida State Championship in EasyKart 100, the 2005 Homestead Championship, and had numerous wins and podium finishes on the national and international senior circuits.<ref name="PMINTERN"/> | |||
| Dion finished 4th in the championship standings in 2006 while racing in the Spec Racer (TAG) class in the ''Stars of Karting Series''. He won several pole positions and had numerous race wins in that series. He won the 2006 EasyKart 125cc Grand National Championship race and also placed top 10 in the EasyKart World Championship for that year, missing out on the fastest lap by less than one tenth of a second.<ref name="Sawubona"/><ref name="Bio"/> | |||
| ===2007-2008 Skip Barber=== | |||
| He competed in the ] and ] sponsored Stars of Karting and Florida Winter Tour series for the ICA series, Dion also entered professional racing in 2007 when he completed formula car schooling at the ]. He had numerous podium finishes at major race tracks throughout the United States and was one of the fastest drivers on the circuit during that time. He was also named the most improved driver at the school in 2007. Dion von Moltke also made his Grand-Am Rolex Series debut at New Jersey Motorsports Park in 2008 with Racers Edge Motorsports. He finished 13th in the GT class.<ref name="GrandAm1"/><ref name="MIDSKIP">{{cite web | last=Skip Barber Racing School | title=Midwest Series Finale at Road America | url=http://www.skipbarber.com/1743.asp| accessdate = 7 August 2012}}</ref> | |||
| On April 5 and 6, 2008, he had a first place finish at the Skip Barber Mazda Speed Challenge.<ref name="Bio"/> This was the inagural race for this Skip Barber event. He drove a Mazda MX-5 Miata during the race at the ] near ] and ], California. He was one of eighteen drivers for the race. He led the first day of the race from start to finish and won day 2 of the race by twenty-two seconds.<ref>{{cite web | last=The Race Site| title=Dion von Moltke Dominates Inaugural Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Challenge Race Weekend at Laguna Seca | url=http://theracesite.com/index.cfm?template=magazine&mag_id=15096_1| accessdate = 7 August 2012}}</ref> | |||
| In 2008, Dion signed on as a driver with APR Motorsports to drive a VW GTI race car. He was only 17 years old at the time which made him one of the youngest drivers in KONI Challenge Series competition for the season.<ref>{{cite web | last=Grand Am Road Racing | title=APR Motorport Announces Signing of Dion von Moltke For 2008 Season| url=http://www.grand-am.com/News/GA_News/tabid/141/Article/38021/apr-motorport-announces-signing-of-dion-von-moltke-for-2008-season.aspx?cid=6384&sid=2| accessdate = 6 August 2012}}</ref> | |||
| ===2009=== | |||
| In 2009, Dion competed at Kyalami in the Westbank Super Modified V8 season finale. He raced a Jaguar XKR in that race which was sponsored by ]. The race was won by his teammate Hennie Groenewald. Dion began racing in the ] in 2009. He drove a Porche 997 GT3 Cup and drove for the Battery Tender/MCM Racing team for the ].<ref name="Bio"/> | |||
| Dion won 1st place and received his first APR win at ] in 2009 at the Continental Tire Series APR Motorsport Golf GTI with co-driver Mike Sweeney. He also finished 1st place in Mid-Ohio and 1st place at Miller Motorsports Park.<ref name="Bio"/> | |||
| ===2010=== | |||
| In 2010, Dion raced for ] in the Grand-Am Series ] where he drove a ],<ref name="RACERSIMC"/> a ]. He drove a ] in the Daytona Prototype Class for the Grand-Am Rolex Series where he won highest placed rookie in Daytona Prototypes,<ref name="AOLJOBS"/> finished ten of twelve races in the top 10, and was also the fastest Trueman Aiken driver in eight of nine sessions and was sponsored by PRNewswire, South African Airways, and Brand South Africa.<ref name="RACERSIMC"/><ref name="Bio"/> | |||
| ===2011=== | |||
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| Dion raced for Müehlner Motorsport in the ] while driving a Porsche 997 GT3. He finished 9th in class.<ref name="GrandAm1"/><ref name="Bio"/> | |||
| He also began racing in the ] where he completed the entire season in the GTC Class while driving a | |||
| Porsche GT3. He was sponsored by PRNewswire, South African Airways, and SAABC and drove for ]. He had numerous top 10 finishes including a 1st place at Lime Rock, 2nd place finish at Mosport, and 4th place finishes at the ] and at Road Atlanta?s Petite Le Mans. He had top 5 finishes in seven out of nine races and finished in 5th place in the driver championship.<ref name="TRGROCK">{{cite web | last=TRG | title=TRG Take Commanding 1-2 At Lime Rock| url=http://www.duncanende.com/trg-take-commanding-1-2-at-lime-rock| accessdate = 7 August 2012}}</ref> He also secured a 2nd place finish with his team for the team championship.<ref name="Bio"/> | |||
| His first ALMS race was at ] where he was teamed with ] and Peter Ludwig. He took 5th place in the GTC class and drove the opening 12-hours of the race. While racing at Long Beach with teammate Brenden Gaughan, he was in the top 3 but had a crash late in the race which resulted in a 5th place finish.<ref>{{cite web | last=American Le Mans Series | title=Dion von Motlke Bio| url=http://www.alms.com/drivers/dion-von-moltke| accessdate = 7 August 2012}}</ref> His first place finish at Lime Rock was with teammate Mike Piera and was the first ever win for both drivers in the American Le Mans Series.<ref name="TRGROCK"/> | |||
| ===2012=== | |||
| Dion took 1st place in ] while racing with ] with co-drivers ] and Bill Sweedler. He also took 1st place at the Palm Beach Grand Prix in the Pro Class while driving for Flat 6 Motorsports with co-driver Dr. Jim Norman. Both races were won while driving a Porsche. | |||
| In 2012, Dion was selected as one of the first drivers to race the 2012 Audi R8 LMS. He finished the ] with co-drivers Dr. Jim Norman, Emanuele Pirro, Ian Baas, and Nelson Granache. He is sponsored by PRNewswire, South African Airways, Parathyroid.com, and SAABC. He is competing in the entire 2012 Grand-Am Rolex series with co-driver Dr. Jim Norman.<ref name="GOAPR"/><ref>{{cite web | last=Racecar.com | title=Dion von Moltke's blog: New car, new opportunity | url=http://www.racer.com/dion-von-moltkes-blog-new-car-new-opportunity/article/228973/| accessdate = 6 August 2012}}</ref> | |||
| In March 2012, Dion finished 1st in the GTC division of the Sebring Circuit for the . His best finish of the year came at Lime Rock on September 29th in the APR Audi R8 in the Rolex Sports Car Series. He finished second place with teammate Jim Norman which was the highest results so far for the Audi R8 in a US sports car series.<ref>{{cite web | last= | first= | title=Podium Places For The Audi R8| publisher=Audi World| date=30 September 2012| url= http://www.audiworld.com/news/12/ms-nl-38-12/| accessdate = 4 October 2012}}</ref> | |||
| ==Perform 360 driver coaching program== | |||
| Dion is the founder of Perform 360, a structured driving program open to amateurs and professionals. The program teaches drivers different aspects of racing including car control, physical training for the driver, mental preparation, and how to present themselves to the media.<ref name="SAAADVETN">{{cite web | last=South African Airways| title=Join Dion on a South African Adventure Tour | url=http://www.flysaavacations.com/south-africa-travel/join-dion-on-a-south-africa-adventure-tour/| accessdate = 7 August 2012}}</ref> | |||
| ==Racing career== | |||
| ==Awards and recognition== | |||
| ===Karts=== | |||
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| Von Moltke's karting career began in 2004, when he finished second in the EasyKart 100 cc Summer Championship Series. His first victory came at the Cope DeLas America's karting championship in San Carlos, Venezuela. In 2005, Von Moltke won the EasyKart 100 cc Winter Championship Series and the WKA Florida State Regional Championship.<ref name="Bio">{{cite web | last=von Moltke | first = Dion | title=Biography| url=http://www.dionvm.com/about-dionvm.cfm| accessdate = 6 August 2012}}</ref><ref name="PMINTERN"/> | |||
| Von Moltke finished fourth in the Stars of Karting Series standings in 2006 while racing in the Spec Racer class. He earned several pole positions and race wins in the series. He also won the EasyKart 125 cc Grand National Championship race and also placed in the top ten in the EasyKart World Championship.<ref name="Bio"/> | |||
| In karting, Dion won the 2005 WKA Florida State Championship in EasyKart 100.<ref name="PMINTERN"/> | |||
| ===Skip Barber=== | |||
| In 2007, Dion was named the Skip Barber Most Improved Driver.<ref name="MIDSKIP"/> He was also named the highest placed rookie in | |||
| Von Moltke moved to the ] in 2007 after completing ] schooling at the ]. He earned several podium finishes over the course of the season, and was named the most improved driver at the school in 2007. In 2008 von Moltke won the inaugural Skip Barber Mazda Speed Challenge at ].<ref name="Bio"/><ref>{{cite web | last=The Race Site| title=Dion von Moltke Dominates Inaugural Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Challenge Race Weekend at Laguna Seca | url=http://theracesite.com/index.cfm?template=magazine&mag_id=15096_1| accessdate = 7 August 2012}}</ref> | |||
| Daytona Prototypes in 2010. | |||
| ===Sports car racing=== | |||
| ==South Africa adventure tour== | |||
| Von Moltke signed with APR Motorsports to drive a ] in the ] ] in 2008<ref>{{cite web | last=Grand Am Road Racing | title=APR Motorport Announces Signing of Dion von Moltke For 2008 Season| url=http://www.grand-am.com/News/GA_News/tabid/141/Article/38021/apr-motorport-announces-signing-of-dion-von-moltke-for-2008-season.aspx?cid=6384&sid=2| accessdate = 6 August 2012}}</ref> He also made his Grand-Am ] debut at ] in with Racers Edge Motorsports.<ref name="GrandAm1">{{cite web | last=Grand-Am | title=Grand-Am Drivers - Dion von Moltke | url=http://www.grand-am.com/drivers/driver.aspx?did=2429&sid=1| accessdate = 6 August 2012}}</ref> | |||
| In 2009, von Moltke remained with APR in the Challenge Series, while also competing in Rolex with MCM Racing ]. He earned his first victory in Challenge at ] co-driving with Mike Sweeney, followed by victories at ] and ]. He competed in the season finale of the Super Modified V8 Series at the ] circuit in ].<ref name="Bio" /> In 2010, von Moltke participated in the ] class of the Rolex Series with ] for the full season, and won the Rookie of the Year award in the category.<ref name="AOLJOBS"/> | |||
| In fall 2012, Dion will be hosting a South Africa adventure tour in partnership with South African Airways. Dion will join co-driver Dr. Jim Norman and South African national race car champion Hennie Groenewald. South African Airways is a current sponsor of Dion.<ref name="SAAADVETN"/> | |||
| ] | |||
| Von Moltke returned to the GT category in 2001, driving for the German ] ] team at the ].<ref name="GrandAm1"/> He also began racing in the ]' GTC category for Porsches with ]. He completed the American Le Mans Series season with a win at ] and was fifth in the championship standings.<ref name="TRGROCK">{{cite web | last=TRG | title=TRG Take Commanding 1-2 At Lime Rock| url=http://www.duncanende.com/trg-take-commanding-1-2-at-lime-rock| accessdate = 7 August 2012}}</ref> | |||
| For 2012 von Moltke returned to APR Motorsport as the team moved into the Rolex GT category with an ], partnered with Jim Norman.<ref>{{cite web | last=Racecar.com | title=Dion von Moltke's blog: New car, new opportunity | url=http://www.racer.com/dion-von-moltkes-blog-new-car-new-opportunity/article/228973/| accessdate = 6 August 2012}}</ref> A switch to the ] team in the American Le Mans GTC category earned von Moltke a class victory at the ] with co-drivers ] and ]. | |||
| ==Philanthropy== | |||
| ==Personal life== | |||
| Dion spends time with ].<ref name="FIU"/> | |||
| Von Moltke currently attends ] while participating in motorsport. He is a member of one of the university's fraternities. Von Moltke is also involved in a training program for new drivers in motorsport. He is also involved with the ] charity.<ref name="FIU">{{cite web | last=FIU News | title=Dion von Moltke feels the need for speed | url=http://news.fiu.edu/2012/06/dion-von-moltke-feels-the-need-for-speed/41961| accessdate = 6 August 2012}}</ref> | |||
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| Nationality |  South African American |
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| Born | (1990-07-27) July 27, 1990 (age 34) The Woodlands, Texas |
| Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series American Le Mans Series career | |
| Current team | APR Motorsports Alex Job Racing |
| Former teams | Racers Edge, MCM Racing, Starworks Motorsport, Doran Racing, Flat 6 Motorsports, Mühlner Motorsport, The Racer's Group, Alex Job Racing |
| Wins | 9 |
| Best finish | 1st in |
Dion von Moltke (born July 27, 1990 in The Woodlands, Texas) is a American-born race car driver who participates under a South African racing license. Von Moltke current races professionally in the Rolex Sports Car Series driving an Audi R8 for APR Motorsport and American Le Mans Series with Alex Job Racing in a Porsche 911 GT3. His early career involved an upbringing in karts and the Skip Barber National Championship.
Early life
Von Moltke was born on July 27, 1990 in The Woodlands, Texas. His parents are both from South Africa, and he has lived in Sydney, Australia, Los Angeles, California, and Dallas, Texas, before moving to Miami, Florida. While enrolled in a laptop-based school following their move to Miami in 2003, Von Moltke's father offered him a choice of a gaming computer or a go kart to make up for the relocation, which led to the start of Von Moltke's racing career. He later went on to attend Florida International University.
Racing career
Karts
Von Moltke's karting career began in 2004, when he finished second in the EasyKart 100 cc Summer Championship Series. His first victory came at the Cope DeLas America's karting championship in San Carlos, Venezuela. In 2005, Von Moltke won the EasyKart 100 cc Winter Championship Series and the WKA Florida State Regional Championship.
Von Moltke finished fourth in the Stars of Karting Series standings in 2006 while racing in the Spec Racer class. He earned several pole positions and race wins in the series. He also won the EasyKart 125 cc Grand National Championship race and also placed in the top ten in the EasyKart World Championship.
Skip Barber
Von Moltke moved to the Skip Barber National Championship in 2007 after completing formula car schooling at the Skip Barber Racing School. He earned several podium finishes over the course of the season, and was named the most improved driver at the school in 2007. In 2008 von Moltke won the inaugural Skip Barber Mazda Speed Challenge at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Sports car racing
Von Moltke signed with APR Motorsports to drive a Volkswagen GTI in the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge in 2008 He also made his Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series debut at New Jersey Motorsports Park in with Racers Edge Motorsports.
In 2009, von Moltke remained with APR in the Challenge Series, while also competing in Rolex with MCM Racing Porsche. He earned his first victory in Challenge at Watkins Glen International co-driving with Mike Sweeney, followed by victories at Mid-Ohio and Miller Motorsports Park. He competed in the season finale of the Super Modified V8 Series at the Kyalami circuit in South Africa. In 2010, von Moltke participated in the Daytona Prototype class of the Rolex Series with Starworks Motorsport for the full season, and won the Rookie of the Year award in the category.
Von Moltke returned to the GT category in 2001, driving for the German Mühlner Motorsport Porsche team at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. He also began racing in the American Le Mans Series' GTC category for Porsches with The Racer's Group. He completed the American Le Mans Series season with a win at Lime Rock Park and was fifth in the championship standings.
For 2012 von Moltke returned to APR Motorsport as the team moved into the Rolex GT category with an Audi R8, partnered with Jim Norman. A switch to the Alex Job Racing team in the American Le Mans GTC category earned von Moltke a class victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring with co-drivers Townsend Bell and Bill Sweedler.
Personal life
Von Moltke currently attends Florida International University while participating in motorsport. He is a member of one of the university's fraternities. Von Moltke is also involved in a training program for new drivers in motorsport. He is also involved with the Best Buddies International charity.
References
- ^ AOL. "Car Racing Dream Comes True for Teenager Dion von Moltke". Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- ^ Player Management International. "Fittipaldi and Papis form kart team". Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ von Moltke, Dion. "Biography". Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- The Race Site. "Dion von Moltke Dominates Inaugural Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Challenge Race Weekend at Laguna Seca". Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- Grand Am Road Racing. "APR Motorport Announces Signing of Dion von Moltke For 2008 Season". Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- ^ Grand-Am. "Grand-Am Drivers - Dion von Moltke". Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- TRG. "TRG Take Commanding 1-2 At Lime Rock". Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- Racecar.com. "Dion von Moltke's blog: New car, new opportunity". Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- FIU News. "Dion von Moltke feels the need for speed". Retrieved 6 August 2012.