Armin Schwarz

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Armin Schwarz

World Rally Championship record
Nationality Flag of Germany German
Active years 1988 – 2005
Teams Toyota, Mitsubishi, Ford, Škoda, Hyundai
World rallies 119
Championships 0
Wins 1
Podium finishes 7
Stage wins 100
Points 179
First world rally 1988 RAC Rally
First win 1991 Rally Catalunya
Last world rally 2005 Rally Australia

Armin Schwarz is a German-born rally driver born in Neustadt an der Aisch in Franken on 16th July, 1963. Married with two children, he is a fan of Italian food, sparkling apple juice and red wine. He also partakes in Jet Skiing, Cross-country skiing and skating. He now lives in Austria and still participates in motorsport, not only as a driver but as a team manager for a Skoda rally team and as a TV commentator.

[edit] Competitions

Year Location Event Car Used Achievement
1983 Flag of Austria, Franken Regional Rally Fiat 131
1984 Flag of Germany, Bavaria Regional Rally Fiat 131
1987 Flag of Germany, Germany Goes pro - German Rally Championship Audi Quattro Coupé Grp. A Winner
1988 Flag of Germany, Germany German Rally Championship Audi Quattro Coupé Grp. A Winner
1988 Flag of England, Bath Audi 200 Quattro 5th


[edit] WRC Victories

 #  Event Season Co-driver Car
1 Flag of Spain 27º Rallye Catalunya-Costa Brava (Rallye de España) 1991 Arne Hertz Toyota Celica GT-Four


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