Bert Schneider (motorcyclist)

Bert Schneider (29 August 1937 – 2 July 2009[1]) was a Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Austria. His best years were in 1962 when he finished fourth place in the 500 cc world championship, and in 1964 when he finished fourth in the 125 cc world championship. He won one Grand Prix race during his career, the 1963 125 cc Belgian Grand Prix.[2]

Bert Schneider
Schneider with his 500 cc Manx Norton and winner's trophy at the 1964 Le Mans 24-hour car race in France, where there were two supporting motorcycle races during the practice sessions for the car race, to encourage spectator attendance
NationalityAustrian
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1961 - 1964
First race1961 500cc East German Grand Prix
Last race1964 125cc Finnish Grand Prix
First win1963 125cc Belgian Grand Prix
Last win1963 125cc Belgian Grand Prix
Team(s)Suzuki
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
23 1 8 0 0 70

References
  1. "Am 2. Juli 2009 verstarb überraschend der Österreicher Bert Schneider". eggersdorfer.info. 2009-07-07. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
  2. Bert Schneider career statistics at MotoGP.com


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