Famed tuner Richard Hamann passes away at 53

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Famed tuner Richard Hamann passes away at 53Following the death of Uwe Gemballa last year, the tuning community has lost another big name with the passing of Richard Hamann last week at age 53 from lung cancer.

Hamann, who was a successful BMW racer-turned-tuner, leaves behind a thriving company in the aftermarket tuning business, the latest creation being the Tycoon Evo M reinterpretation of the BMW X6 M reported on recently.

Hamann, who was involved in motorsports for more than two decades, in which he ran in more than 700 races, had 300 podium finishes and enjoyed 103 victories, began his tuning company in 1986. Hamann Motorsport made its name in the early days tuning BMWs before expanding the rework scope to other marques.

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  • kokopai on Mar 23, 2011 at 8:03 am

    RIP.. Hamann name lives on

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  • clutch basah on Mar 23, 2011 at 8:58 am

    Lung cancer? better quit smoking now

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  • scoobylution on Mar 23, 2011 at 9:02 am

    I tot Richard Hammond..RIP

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  • nza on Mar 23, 2011 at 9:50 am

    cancer really is deadly…
    even rich people is unable to maintain their health

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  • nadzri m yusof on Mar 23, 2011 at 10:38 am

    To Live Is To Die. R.I.P…………

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  • Suren69 on Mar 23, 2011 at 11:29 am

    RIP

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  • venven81 on Mar 23, 2011 at 11:55 am

    my condolences to his family. it’s another great loss to the automotive industry. so remember, health is ALWAYS MORE IMPORTANT than wealth. stay healthy peeps to enjoy the thriving automobile world.

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  • Kumar san on Mar 23, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    R.I.P – The Hamann name will live on.He was one the best BMW tuners ever.

    Had the pleasure of owning a Hamann product before and it was absolutely sublime to drive.

    The tuning industry has lost another great figure.

    God bless you Richard Hamann.Peace.

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  • nebula87 on Mar 23, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    rich ppl, nvr live longer…>.<'''

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  • mist cooling systems on Mar 23, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    so sorry to hear the passing of another great tuner.. RIP!!

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  • Joshiey on Mar 26, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    never passed on ,just moved on! RIP Great Hamann,your legacy lives through on all those cars

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