Topic: SOLVED: si_149 - N.Lauda-Kaimann - H.Marko-McNamara-Sebring - Formular Vee-GP Deutschland - 1969

[richard fridd]

Mc Namara?

[sichel]

Yes, this was the missing information and here is your next point.
Subtitle to the picture: "Niki Lauda is still ahead of Dr Marko here. At the finish, the order was reversed."

[fromwien]

Small hint: The Formel Vee McNamaras are easy to identify, because of their chromed front suspension! Kaimann-manufacturer Kurt Bergmann was a very good friend of mine. He lived only 20 minutes from my home. We spent half a life time together. Sadly, he lost his life some months ago

[fromwien]

Kurt Bergmann was the man, who discovered the racing-talent of the very young and not really race-proofed Niki Lauda. He was the first, to give him the chance, driving a monoposto! Niki felt very grateful about that. They followed a everlasting friendship until Lauda's death
The second attached picture shows Kurt Bergmann in the middle, left Helmut Marko, at the right side in the background you see Helmut Koinigg

[sichel]

Thank you very much for this very interesting background informations.