Herman Roosdorp

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Herman Roosdorp
Nationale Sportwagenraces Zandvoort, Bestanddeelnr 906-5080 (cropped).jpg
Nationality Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dutch
Born19 April 1895 (1895-04-19)
Haarlem
Died1 January 1965 (1965-02) (aged 69)

Herman Roosdorp was a Dutch racing driver who lived a long period of his life in Belgium. He was born on 19 April 1895. He started as a house painter before becoming a car dealer. He was the first Dutch man to buy a Ferrari. In Antwerp (Borgerhout) he owned a garage and was dealer for Vanguard. His daughter Anni Roosdorp did also pursue a racing career.

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Racing Driver

Herman was a racing driver who raced mainly between 1949 and 1954, mostly in Ferraris. [1] During these years, recording a number of good results, including a wins and numerous podiums finishes, with the majority of these at national events. [2] His greatest racing achievement, when partnered by Toni Ulmen, he finished third in the 24 Heures de Spa Francorchamps. [3] He introduced the Coupe Roosdorp or Roosdorp Cup, that was awarded to the driver of the day during the National races at Zandvoort. A group of journalists chose this driver.

Racing record

Career highlights

SeasonSeriesPositionTeamCar
1949DMV Grenzlanringrennen [4] 2ndHerman Roosdorp Ferrari 166 SC
Großer Preis von Nürburgring [5] 3rdHerman Roosdorp Veritas-BMW RS
1950 12 heures de Paris [6] 3rdHerman Roosdorp Ferrari 166 MM
1953 24 Heures de Spa Francorchamps [7] 3rdHerman Roosdorp Jaguar C-Type

Complete 24 Hours of Spa results

YearTeamCo-DriversCarClassPos.Class
Pos.
1949 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Herman Roosdorp Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Adolf de Ridder Ferrari 166 MM S2.08th8th
1953 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Herman Roosdorp Flag of Germany.svg Toni Ulmen Jaguar C-Type S3rd3rd

Complete 12 Hours of Paris results

YearTeamCo-DriversCarClassPos.Class
Pos.
1950 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Herman Roosdorp Flag of Belgium (civil).svg André Pilette Ferrari 166 MM S2.03rd2nd

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References

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