Employee story Tim Heinemann - KW automotive GmbH

Tim Heinemann

From Sim to DTM

“During my apprenticeship at KW automotive, I had the opportunity to get to know all areas of the company and advance my professional development. The decision to work in racing sales turned out to be a lucky twist of fate. Here I was able to turn my hobby into a career. My successes on the racetrack would have been unthinkable without the diverse opportunities at KW automotive and without my outstanding colleagues.”

“During my internship, I was able to accompany and actively support exciting topics in the field of damper technologies. During my bachelor’s thesis, we laid the foundation for today’s DDC suspensions. I was involved in exciting OE customer projects in the field of driving dynamics and product characteristics. I soon had the opportunity to take over the management of my own team. This gave me the opportunity to pass on knowledge and insights to young talents and to help shape product development and company development.”

2004—2008

Vision

His journey began with SimRacing, where he quickly achieved successes, gathering multiple championship titles. To gain more experience. Tim immersed himself in the world of motorsport, serving as both a driving instructor and a cab driver at the renowned Nürburgring circuit. It was during this time that he first crossed paths with KW automotive. Catching the keen eye of Klaus Wohlfarth, who recognized Tim’s talent immediately.

2009
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2016

2016
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2009

2009—2015

Environment

In 2016, Tim started at KW automotive, driven by his passion for automotive and motorsport excellence. Starting as an apprentice industrial clerk, Tim intertwined his professional growth with his personal and athletic pursuits on the racetrack. He made his debut in racing circuits such as RCN, GT4 Cup Europe, and ADAC GT4, showcasing his prowess and commitment. Simultaneously, Tim improved his expertise in SimRacing to enhance the offerings of KW automotive subsidiaries, including RaceRoom, TrackTime, and Ascher Racing, contributing to their improvement.

2016-Today

Reality

His racing career really took off when Tim competed in the DTM Trophy and won the title in 2020 and 2022. Then in 2023, another career highlight: Tim started his first DTM season. Away from the racetrack, he is fully committed as a sales employee in the motorsport department at KW.

2020
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Today

Tim Heinemann

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