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Sabine Schmitz dies aged 51 after battle with cancer

Sabine Schmitz, the first woman to win the Nürburgring 24 Hours, has died at the age of 51 following a long battle with cancer. Affectionately known as the 'Queen of the Nürburgring', she won the famous enduro for the first time in 1996, taking victory the following year too and winning the Nordschleife-based VLN Endurance Championship title in 1998. Schmitz also became known in the UK for her appearances on BBC show Top Gear. Her death was announced by Frikadelli Racing, the team she founded, on Wednesday morning. Sabine Schmitz (14.5.1969 – 16.3.2021) passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after her brave fight against cancer. She was 51 years old. Klaus Abbelen and all relatives and...
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