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Erwin Bergdoll
BornErwin Rudolph Bergdoll
(1890-06-24)June 24, 1890
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 21, 1965(1965-03-21) (aged 74)
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
Champ Car career
8 races run over 6 years
First race1909 Founder's Week Trophy
(Fairmount Park)
Last race1914 Kalamazoo 100 (Kalamazoo)
First win1911 Philadelphia Race #1
(Fairmount Park)
Wins Podiums Poles
1 4 0

Erwin Rudolph Bergdoll (June 24, 1890 – March 21, 1965) was an American racing driver who competed during the formative years of auto racing. He competed in AAA-sanctioned Championship Cars as well as in the American Grand Prize.[1]

Racing activities

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Bergdoll was born into a wealthy brewing family.[2] For a period of time his racing activities were managed by fellow Philadelphian Willie Haupt.[3]

Personal life

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Bergdoll, along with his younger brother Grover Bergdoll, dodged the draft during the First World War. While Grover escaped to Germany, Erwin Bergdoll was apprehended and spent three years in prison.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Erwin Bergdoll". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  2. ^ a b Brown, Allen. "Erwin Bergdoll". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  3. ^ Brown, Allen. "Willie Haupt". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
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