August Auinger

August "Gustl" Auinger (born 3 May 1955) is an Austrian former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best year was in 1985, when he finished in third place in the 125cc world championship, winning three Grand Prix races in the process. Auinger won a total of five Grand Prix races during his career.^[1]

NationalityAustrian

Born (1955-05-03) 3 May 1955 (age 71)
Lambach, Allied-occupied Austria

Active years1978–1989

First race1978 125cc Belgian Grand Prix

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August Auinger
Auinger in 2016
Nationality	Austrian
Born	(1955-05-03) 3 May 1955 (age 71) Lambach, Allied-occupied Austria
Motorcycle racing career statistics Grand Prix motorcycle racing Active years 1978–1989 First race 1978 125cc Belgian Grand Prix Last race 1989 250cc Czechoslovak Grand Prix First win 1985 125cc West German Grand Prix Last win 1986 125cc San Marino Grand Prix Team Morbidelli Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points 107 5 18 3 7 415

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Auinger is now a riders' coach for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookie Cup.^[2]