August Hobl

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August Hobl
NationalityGerman
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years 1953, 1955, 1956
First race 1953 250cc Dutch TT
Last race 1956 350cc Nations Grand Prix
Team(s) DKW
StartsWinsPodiums Poles F. laps Points
1507N/AN/A52

August Hobl (born 13 April 1931) is a German former professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best year was in 1956 when he rode a DKW motorcycle to finish the season ranked third in the 350cc world championship behind the Moto Guzzi teammates Bill Lomas and Dickie Dale. [1]

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