Bernd Rosemeyer
Bernd Rosemeyer (14 October 1909 – 28 January 1938) was a German racing driver and speed record holder. He is considered one of the greatest racing drivers of all time. Though he was not a member of the Nazi Party, he was made a member of the SS for propaganda purposes and held the rank of Hauptsturmführer.
| Bernd Rosemeyer | |
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Bernd Rosemeyer (left) with Elly Beinhorn and Ferdinand Porsche | |
| Born | 14 October 1909 Lingen, German Empire |
| Died | 28 January 1938 (aged 28) Frankfurt-Darmstadt Autobahn, Nazi Germany |
| European Championship | |
| Years active | 1935–1937 |
| Teams | Auto Union (1935–1937) |
| Starts | 13 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Championship titles | |
| 1936 | 1936 Grand Prix European Champion with Auto Union |
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