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Bernd Rosemeyer
German racing driver (1909–1938) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bernd Rosemeyer (14 October 1909 – 28 January 1938) was a German racing driver and speed record holder.[1] He is often considered one of the greatest racing drivers of his era.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Bernd Rosemeyer | |||||||
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![]() Rosemeyer (left), with Elly Beinhorn and Ferdinand Porsche | |||||||
Born | (1909-10-14)14 October 1909 Lingen, Hanover, German Empire | ||||||
Died | 28 January 1938(1938-01-28) (aged 28) Mörfelden-Walldorf, Hesse, German Reich | ||||||
Championship titles | |||||||
AIACR European Drivers' Championship (1936) Major victories Vanderbilt Cup (1937) | |||||||
European Championship career | |||||||
Years active | 1935–1937 | ||||||
Teams | Auto Union | ||||||
Starts | 13 | ||||||
Championships | 1 (1936) | ||||||
Wins | 3 | ||||||
Podiums | 6 | ||||||
Poles | 2 | ||||||
Fastest laps | 5 | ||||||
Champ Car career | |||||||
1 race run over 1 year | |||||||
Best finish | 3rd (1937) | ||||||
First race | 1937 Vanderbilt Cup (Westbury) | ||||||
First win | 1937 Vanderbilt Cup (Westbury) | ||||||
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