Max Sailer
German racing driver (1882–1964)
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Max Sailer (20 December 1882 – 5 February 1964) was a German racing driver.
Born20 December 1882
Died5 February 1964 (aged 81)
Esslingen am Neckar,
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Best finish19th (1923)
First race1923 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
| Max Sailer | |||||||
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.jpg) Sailer at the 1914 French Grand Prix | |||||||
| Born | 20 December 1882 | ||||||
| Died | 5 February 1964 (aged 81) Esslingen am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 1 race run over 1 year | |||||||
| Best finish | 19th (1923) | ||||||
| First race | 1923 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
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Biography
Sailer was born in Esslingen. Prior to World War II he headed Mercedes' racing efforts, later retiring to become a technical director of the firm. He died in his native town of Esslingen, aged 81.[1][2]
