“German Gringo” Lars Kaufmann: Podcast 465 features conversation with Lars Kaufmann, team manager of highly successful Josef Kaufmann Racing. After a brief spell as a racing driver Lars is now guiding young talents and has worked with the likes of Sebastien Buemi, Nico Hulkenberg, Esteban Gutierrez and Robin Frijns, the last three winning in Formula BMW series with Kaufmann racing.

Lars is looking forward to the challenge of Formula Renault Euro Cup in 2011. Recently at Spa they tested the waters of this competitive championship and came home with a win courtesy of their Dutch driver Robin.

Lars loves the fast lane of life, both on and off the track. His favorites are the chicas of Valencia and the babes of Budapest. The photo speaks for itself.

— Nasir Hameed

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