Theo Helfrich facts for kids
Theo Helfrich sitting in his MkVIII Cooper 500 Formula Three car, at the 6th Leipziger Stadtparkrennen, 16 May 1954
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| Born | 13 May 1913 |
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| Died | 29 April 1978 (aged 64) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  West German |
| Active years | 1952–1954 |
| Teams | Veritas, Klenk |
| Entries | 3 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1952 German Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1954 German Grand Prix |
Theodor Helfrich (born May 13, 1913, in Frankfurt am Main – died April 29, 1978, in Ludwigshafen am Rhein) was a talented racing driver from Germany. He was known for his speed and skill on the track. Theo Helfrich competed in some of the biggest races in the world.
Who Was Theo Helfrich?
Theo Helfrich was a professional racing driver. This means he drove special cars very fast in competitions. He was born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. He spent his life around cars and racing.
Early Racing Days
Theo Helfrich started his racing career like many drivers. He practiced hard and learned how to control powerful cars. He quickly became known for his driving skills. He competed in different types of races.
Formula One Adventures
Theo Helfrich took part in three Formula One World Championship races. Formula One is the highest class of international racing. It features the fastest open-wheel cars. He made his first appearance on August 3, 1952. Even though he didn't score championship points, competing in Formula One was a big achievement. He raced against some of the best drivers in the world.
Other Big Wins
Theo Helfrich had many successes outside of Formula One. In 1953, he became the German Formula Two Champion. Formula Two is another important racing series. He also won several races in the German Formula Three Championship. He drove a special car called a Cooper-Norton.
One of his most impressive achievements was in 1952. He finished second in the famous 1952 24 Hours of Le Mans race. The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a very long endurance race. Drivers race for a full day and night. Finishing second in such a tough race showed his amazing skill and stamina.
Theo Helfrich passed away in 1978. He is remembered as a dedicated and successful German racing driver.
