Gerhard Thurow

Gerhard Thurow (2 November 1934 – 11 April 1976 in Tilburg) was a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Germany. His best years were in 1974 and 1975 when he finished the both seasons in fourth place in the 50cc world championship.[1] On 11 April 1976, Thurow died in a crash during a race in Tilburg.[2][3][4]

Gerhard Thurow
NationalityGerman
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1969 - 1970, 1972 - 1975
First race1969 50cc West German Grand Prix
Last race1975 50cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix
First win1974 50cc Belgian Grand Prix
Last win1974 50cc Belgian Grand Prix
Team(s)Kreidler
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
12 1 4 2 0 131

References
  1. Gerhard Thurow career statistics at MotoGP.com
  2. "11-04-1976 Internationale Olof-races Hilvarenbeek" (in Dutch). www.jumpingjack.nl. Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
  3. Glon, Vincent. "Internationale Olof Wegraces (Hilvarenbeek, Pays-Bas) ou "TILBURG"" (in French). Racingmemo. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
  4. "Gerhard THUROW" (in German). motorsportstatistik.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2011.


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