Hans Klenk facts for kids
| Born | 28 October 1919 Künzelsau, Germany |
|---|---|
| Died | 24 March 2009 (aged 89) Vellberg, Germany |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  German |
| Active years | 1952 |
| Teams | privateer Veritas |
| Entries | 1 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1952 German Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1952 German Grand Prix |
Hans Klenk (born October 28, 1919, in Künzelsau – died March 24, 2009, in Vellberg) was a German racing driver. He is most famous for winning a very tough race called La Carrera Panamericana in 1952. He also took part in one Formula One Grand Prix race.
Who Was Hans Klenk?
Hans Klenk was born in a town called Künzelsau in Germany. From a young age, he was interested in cars and racing. He grew up to become a professional racing driver. He passed away in 2009 in Vellberg, another town in Germany.
His Big Win: La Carrera Panamericana
One of Hans Klenk's biggest achievements was winning the 1952 La Carrera Panamericana. This was a very long and challenging road race held in Mexico. It was known for being dangerous and exciting.
Klenk won this race alongside another famous driver, Karl Kling. They drove a powerful Mercedes Benz W194 car. Winning La Carrera Panamericana was a huge success for both drivers and for the Mercedes-Benz team. It showed their skill and bravery in a demanding competition.
His Formula One Adventure
Hans Klenk also had a brief experience in Formula One racing. He participated in just one World Championship Grand Prix. This race was the 1952 German Grand Prix, held on August 3, 1952.
He drove a car made by a German company called Veritas. Even though he finished the race, he did not score any championship points. He was also listed to race in the 1953 German Grand Prix but did not start. His main success came from other types of races, like the famous La Carrera Panamericana.
