Herbert Rittberger
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Herbert Rittberger | |
Nationality | German |
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Grand Prix motorcycle racing career | |
Active years | 1973 - 1977 |
Teams | Kreidler |
Grands Prix | 32 |
Championships | |
Wins | 4 |
Podium finishes | 14 |
Career points | 249 |
Pole positions | 1 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First Grand Prix | 1973 50cc West German Grand Prix |
First win | 1974 50cc Dutch TT |
Last win | 1977 50cc West German Grand Prix |
Last Grand Prix | 1977 50cc Belgian Grand Prix |
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 to Angel Nieto. Rittberger won four Grand Prix races during his career.