Oswald Karch
German racing driver (1917–2009)
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Oswald Karch (6 March 1917 – 28 January 2009) was a racing driver from Germany. He participated in one World Championship Formula One Grand Prix, the 1953 German Grand Prix. Despite not setting a time during qualifying, he was allowed to start the race in 34th position. He retired from the race with engine failure on lap 11 while running 22nd.[1][2]
Ludwigshafen, Germany
Mannheim, Germany
German| Born | 6 March 1917 Ludwigshafen, Germany |
|---|---|
| Died | 28 January 2009 (aged 91) Mannheim, Germany |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | German |
| Active years | 1953 |
| Teams | privateer Veritas |
| Entries | 1 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1953 German Grand Prix |
During the 1950s, Karch raced in both East and West Germany in Formula Two, initially driving a BMW Eigenbau, and subsequently a Veritas RS.[citation needed] After his appearance in the German Grand Prix in 1953, he competed nationally during 1954, and also finished sixth in his class at the 1954 12 Hours of Casablanca.[3]
Karch died after a period of illness in a nursing home in Mannheim in 2009.[4]
