Thomas Toffel

Thomas Toffel
Thomas Toffel Podium in NASCAR Euro Series
Born (1991-05-03) May 3, 1991 (age 33)
Fribourg, Switzerland
OccupationRacing driver

Thomas Toffel (born May 3, 1991) is a Swiss racing driver[1][2] who competes in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series.[3][4]

Early life

Thomas Toffel was born on May 3, 1991, in Fribourg, Switzerland.[2][5] He was introduced to pocket bike racing by his cousin and later transitioned to auto racing, where he competed in touring car and Legends car events.[4][6]

Professional career

In 2006, Toffel participated in the Swiss Pocket Bike Championship. In 2009, he competed in the European Championship and won the title of Swiss champion. The following year, he finished as the Swiss vice-champion before stepping away from pocket bike racing in 2011.[5]

In 2013, Toffel transitioned to auto racing, debuting in the Mitjet Series France.[7][8]

Toffel made his international racing debut in the 2015 FIM Superstock 1000 Cup season. Competing as a wildcard on Motos Vionnet's BMW S1000RR, he was forced to retire from his first Superstock 1000 race. In 2016, he joined Motos Vionnet for part-time participation in the Superstock 1000,[2][9] racing a BMW S1000RR with the No. 34.[4]

In 2022, Toffel competed in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series with Race Art Technology, a Swiss-based team, debuting in the finals held in Rijeka,[4] Croatia.[6] In 2023, he transitioned to EuroNASCAR[10][11][12] after several years of training in four-wheel racing.[3][13][14]

Thomas Toffel Racing in Most 2024

In 2024, Toffel competed in both the EuroNASCAR PRO and EuroNASCAR 2 divisions at Circuit Ricardo Tormo. He contended for top positions in EuroNASCAR 2 and won the Challenger Trophy in both EuroNASCAR PRO races. He assisted his team in securing victory in the first round of the Team Endurance Championship, with a total race time of 1:58:09.994 hours across four races, earning 40 points.[12][15]

Achievements

  • 2007: Partial participation in the Swiss Pocketbike Championship[16]
  • 2008: 6th overall in the Swiss Pocketbike Championship
  • 2009:
    • Swiss Pocketbike Championship title[17]
    • Participation in the European Pocketbike Championship
  • 2010: Swiss Pocketbike Vice-Champion
  • 2011: Partial participation in the Swiss Pocketbike Championship
  • 2013: Competed in the Mitjet Series France Automobile Championship
  • 2015:
    • Partial participation in the Swiss 1000cc Motorcycle Championship
    • European Superstock 1000 Motorcycle Championship, hindered by injuries
  • 2016: Partial participation in the European Superstock 1000 Motorcycle Championship due to injuries
  • 2021: Partial participation in the Swiss and Italian Legendcar Automobile Championships
  • 2022:
    • Partial participation in the Italian Legendcar Championship
    • One race in the Euronascar Championship
  • 2023: Competed in the Euronascar Championship in EN2 and Pro categories
  • 2024: Competed in the Euronascar Championship in EN2 and Pro categories, finishing 4th overall in the EN2 category[3]

References

  1. ^ "Thomas Toffel". NASCAR Euro Series. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  2. ^ a b c "WorldSBK". www.worldsbk.com. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  3. ^ a b c Threewide, Tom (2024-02-02). "Race Art Technology confirms Thomas Toffel and Edouard Fatio". threewide.de. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  4. ^ a b c d Maulana, Reza (2023-04-24). "Giorgio Maggi, Claudio Remigio Cappelli and Thomas Toffel to Compete with Race Art Technology in 2023". World of EuroNASCAR. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  5. ^ a b "Thomas Toffel, le motard qui est devenu raisonnable". La Liberté (in French). 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  6. ^ a b Threewide, Tom (2023-04-23). "Race Art Technology confirms Giorgio Maggi and Claudio Cappelli. Thomas Toffel was also committed". threewide.de. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  7. ^ "GT TOUR FFSA 2013" (PDF). racspa.be. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  8. ^ "COMMUNIQUE LE MANS SUPERTOURISME 2 L" (PDF). Mitjet Series. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  9. ^ Donzé, Charles (2016-03-02). "Team Motos Vionnet - Eric Vionnet et Thomas Toffel entrent dans la danse de la coupe FIM Superstock 1000". AcidMoto.ch (in French). Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  10. ^ Estenave, Marie-France. "NWES NASCAR : Mais d'où vient-il ? Thomas Toffel surprend la concurrence à Valencia – MFE-Live.com, le site de Marie-France Estenave" (in French). Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  11. ^ Wiegold, André (2024-07-05). "Thomas Toffel enjoys the summer break with a comfortable lead in EuroNASCAR PRO's Challenger Trophy". NASCAR Euro Series. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  12. ^ a b Wiegold, André; Maulana, Reza (2024-04-21). "Where did he come from? Thomas Toffel surprises the competition in Valencia". NASCAR Euro Series. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  13. ^ Maulana, Reza (2024-02-03). "Thomas Toffel and Edouard Fatio Ready to Compete with Race Art Technology in 2024". World of EuroNASCAR. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  14. ^ "Thomas Toffel enjoys the summer break with a comfortable lead in EuroNASCAR PRO's Challenger Trophy - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News". 2024-07-05. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  15. ^ Wiegold, André (2024-04-23). "Race Art Technology tops Endurance Team Championship after Valencia". NASCAR Euro Series. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  16. ^ Müller, Karl. "Championnat suisse 2007" (PDF). MOTO News. p. 19. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  17. ^ "Classement Final du Championnat Suisse de Pocketbike 2009". www.swisspocket.ch (in French). Retrieved 2024-12-18.