Helmut Niedermayr

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Helmut Niedermayr : biography

November 29, 1915 – April 3, 1985

Helmut Niedermayr (November 29, 1915 – April 3, 1985 ) was a racing driver from Germany. He participated in one World Championship Grand Prix, on August 3, 1952. He scored no championship points.

Niedermayr finished second with Theo Helfrich at the 1952 24 Hours of Le Mans, but a few weeks later he crashed into the crowd during a race at the Grenzlandring, killing at least 13 spectators and injuring 42.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WDC Points
1952 Helmut Niedermayr AFM 6 BMW Straight-6 SUI 500 BEL FRA GBR GER9 NED ITA NC 0