About Hans Klenk
Lived 1919 – 2009 (aged 89). Hans Klenk was a German formula One driver and racing automobile driver.
Hans Klenk (28 October 1919, in Künzelsau – 24 March 2009, in Vellberg) was a racing driver from Germany. He participated in one World Championship Grand Prix on 3 August 1952 and did not score any championship points. Klenk won the 1952 edition of La Carrera Panamericana in a Mercedes Benz W194, along with Karl Kling.
Complete World Drivers' Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WDC Points 1952 Hans Klenk Veritas Meteor Veritas S6 SUI 500 BEL FRA GBR GER NED ITA NC 0 1953 Hans Klenk Veritas Meteor Veritas S6 ARG 500 NED BEL FRA GBR GERDNA SUI ITA NC 0
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Who was Hans Klenk?
German racing driver (1919–2009)
When was Hans Klenk born?
Hans Klenk was born on 28 October 1919 in Künzelsau.
When did Hans Klenk die?
Hans Klenk died on 24 March 2009 in Vellberg.
What was Hans Klenk's occupation?
Hans Klenk was a formula One driver and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Hans Klenk?
Hans Klenk was German.
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