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| Walter Lechner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 August 1949 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | 8 December 2020(2020-12-08) (aged 71) |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Occupation(s) | Racing Driver Pilot |
Walter Lechner (4 August 1949 – 8 December 2020) was an Austrian racing driver and pilot.
Biography
Lechner was the director of the racing team Walter Lechner Racing. His full-time racing career spanned from 1978 to 1996, with an appearance in the 2010 24H Series and two racing in the 2013 International GT Open.
In 1984, he competed in Can-Am with Williams Grand Prix Engineering, Lola Cars, and March Engineering. He finished sixth in the 1986 1000 km of Nürburgring and finished fifth in the 1987 Kyalami 9 Hours. In 1988 and 1989, he participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Porsche 962.
References
- "Leb wohl, Walter!". Die Motorprofis (in German). 9 December 2020.
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