Norbert Siedler
An Austrian endurance racing specialist who has become a formidable and consistent force on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife.
Born 1982 (age 44)·Austrian racing driver·Birthday: December 29·Millennials
Biography
Norbert Siedler has built his reputation not on fleeting Formula 1 dreams, but on mastering the world's most demanding racetrack. The Austrian driver carved his path through single-seater series before finding his true calling in GT and endurance racing. His career became synonymous with the Nürburgring Nordschleife, where his precise, calculated style and deep knowledge of the 25-kilometer 'Green Hell' made him a sought-after co-driver and a perennial front-runner. Competing for top teams like Eastalent Racing in Audi GT3 machinery, Siedler has racked up class wins and podium finishes in marquee events like the Nürburgring 24 Hours. He represents the breed of professional driver who thrives on consistency and technical partnership, turning grueling endurance events into a showcase of sustained speed and reliability.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Norbert was born in 1982, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Norbert Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Norbert's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Has secured multiple class victories and overall podiums in the prestigious Nürburgring 24 Hours race.
- Competed as a professional driver in the VLN (now NLS) endurance series on the Nordschleife for well over a decade.
- Earned a podium finish in the Porsche Supercup championship during his earlier career in single-make series.
Did You Know?
He began his racing career in karting at the age of 11.
Siedler has also competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).
He is known for his smooth, controlled driving style, which is particularly advantageous for preserving tires in long endurance stints.
“The Nordschleife is the ultimate teacher; it demands your complete respect every single lap.”
