Edouard Probst
Edouard Probst (born December 22, 1898 in Basel , † May 26, 1974 there ) was a Swiss automobile racing driver .
Career in motorsport
Little is known about Edouard Probst in connection with his motorsport activities. There are only a few appearances in international races in publications. One of these races is historically significant. In 1923 he took part as a driver in the first Le Mans 24-hour race in motorsport history. In addition to 60 French, three Belgians, a Canadian and a British who was the only and therefore the first Swiss to take part in this endurance race. With a Frenchman Elie Redon as a team partner, he achieved twentieth place in the overall standings on a Berliet VH 12HP.
In 1928 Probst won the Coppa di Messina in Italy in a Bugatti - T37A - Voiturette , beating Tazio Nuvolari among others .
statistics
Le Mans results
year | team | vehicle | Teammate | placement | Failure reason |
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1923 | Automobiles Marius Berliet | Berliet VH 12HP | Elie Redon | Rank 20 |
literature
- RM Clarke: Le Mans. The Bentley & Alfa Years 1923–1939. Brocklands Books, Cobham 1999, ISBN 1-85520-465-7 .
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personal data | |
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SURNAME | Probst, Edouard |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss racing driver |
DATE OF BIRTH | December 22, 1898 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Basel |
DATE OF DEATH | May 26, 1974 |
Place of death | Basel |