Herbert Rittberger

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Herbert Rittberger
NationalityGerman
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years 1973 - 1977
First race 1973 50cc West German Grand Prix
Last race 1977 50cc Belgian Grand Prix
First win 1974 50cc Dutch TT
Last win 1977 50cc West German Grand Prix
Team(s) Kreidler
StartsWinsPodiums Poles F. laps Points
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Herbert Rittberger (born May 16, 1949) was a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Germany. His best years were in 1974, when he finished second to Henk van Kessel in the 50cc world championship, and 1976 when he again finished second in the 50cc world championship, this time to Angel Nieto. Rittberger won four Grand Prix races during his career. [1]

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