Erwin Bergdoll
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| Erwin Bergdoll | |||||||
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| Born | Erwin Rudolph Bergdoll June 24, 1890 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | March 21, 1965 (aged 74) Camden, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 8 races run over 6 years | |||||||
| First race | 1909 Founder's Week Trophy (Fairmount Park) | ||||||
| Last race | 1914 Kalamazoo 100 (Kalamazoo) | ||||||
| First win | 1911 Philadelphia Race #1 (Fairmount Park) | ||||||
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Erwin Rudolph Bergdoll (June 24, 1890 – March 21, 1965) was an American racing driver who competed during the formative years of auto racing. He competed in AAA-sanctioned Championship Cars as well as in the American Grand Prize.[1]
Racing activities[edit]
Bergdoll was born into a wealthy brewing family.[2] For a period of time his racing activities were managed by fellow Philadelphian Willie Haupt.[3]
Personal life[edit]
Bergdoll, along with his younger brother Grover Bergdoll, dodged the draft during the First World War. While Grover escaped to Germany, Erwin Bergdoll was apprehended and spent three years in prison.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Erwin Bergdoll". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ^ a b Brown, Allen. "Erwin Bergdoll". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ^ Brown, Allen. "Willie Haupt". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2023-12-24.