Lorenz Hörzing

On Track Summary

Entering Prodigy Week with little real-world racing experience, Hörzing was quick out of the box on day one, but it was day two in the race car where he truly came alive. For the last chance qualifying, he was placed in a different Radical SR1. While all the race cars were tested on the morning of day one, Hörzing's comfort with the new car—particularly with the brake bias—allowed his prodigal-level talent to shine through. During last chance qualifying, he set the fastest time of the event at 1:24.3, outpacing the competition by .3 seconds, despite the cool temperatures and a warming track surface. Remarkably, on his final lap—just three laps later—he improved his time by an additional .2 seconds, astonishing everyone watching. With more track time and a car that suits him, could Hörzing become the fastest competitor?

Off-Track Summary

The 22-year-old Austrian, always sporting a smile, tied for third in PitFit's reflex test among his group of 12 and demonstrated overall good fitness. It is expected that Hörzing will excel not only as a driver but also as a valuable teammate contracted by one of the six PRL teams. Recognizing his potential, TC Racing seized the opportunity and selected the Austrian at 9th overall!

Bio

A childhood dream, Hörzing is contracted with a flight academy, aiming to become a commercial airline pilot, training at the European Flight Academy from the Lufthansa Group. Growing up, my dream was either to fly or to race. Cars have always had a fascinating impact on me, and after my first experience in a rental kart, I knew I wanted to become a racing driver as well. Over the years, after no real-life racing opportunities presented themselves, I found my way into sim racing. Realizing I was quite quick, I was soon in some top-of-the world competitions, enhancing my skills not only on but also off the track. I learned how to analyze data, understand setup changes and what the different parameters mean, as well as getting some glimpses behind the scenes of how some racing organizations are run. In the sim one of my biggest strengths is adaptability. Once I get into a new car, on a new track or once conditions start to change I am usually one of the fastest in adapting to those changes. This is a skill I hope to be able to transfer into the real world, where I want to be at the top of my game at every session and try to be competitive every race weekend, no matter the conditions or circumstances. Outside of racing, I love to spend time with family and friends, doing some activities like hiking, sailing and mountain-biking in the beautiful area I can call home, surrounded by mountains and lakes situated at the border of the Austrian Alps.

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