About Helmut Fath
Lived 1929 – 1993 (aged 64). Helmut Fath was a German motorcycle racer, motorcyclist and precision mechanic.
Helmut Fath (24May 192919June 1993) His early racing was on BMW R50 sidecars with a chassis of his own design. After a bad accident in 1961, he took time off and returned with his own design URS four-cylinder machine to win the title in 1968. The URS engine was also used in solo competition as well as powering Horst Owesle/Peter Rutterford to the 1971 World Sidecar Championship.
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Who was Helmut Fath?
German motorcycle racer (1929-1993)
When was Helmut Fath born?
Helmut Fath was born on 29 May 1929 in Ursenbach.
When did Helmut Fath die?
Helmut Fath died on 19 June 1993 in Heidelberg.
What was Helmut Fath's occupation?
Helmut Fath was a motorcycle racer, motorcyclist and precision mechanic.
What nationality was Helmut Fath?
Helmut Fath was German.
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