Youngest GT Winner Turned Pro

Jann Mardenborough of the UK won the 2011 GT Academy, an initiative set up by Nissan and PlayStation to bring together the best "Gran Turismo" gamers and give them a chance to drive a professional racing car. Jann, who was 19 at the time of his triumph  making him the youngest GT Academy winner  now has an international racing license and drives for Nissan in the Blancpain Endurance Series.

The "Guinness World Records 2013 Gamer's Edition", published on Dec. 18, 2012, recognizes the world's best in gaming from record-breaking moments to the biggest collection of Mario figurines and much more.

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