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8 unusual facts about Zeltweg


1000 km Zeltweg

The 1000 km Zeltweg (originally known as the 500 km Zeltweg) was an endurance sports car event held near Zeltweg, Austria.

1970 24 Hours of Le Mans

During tests in Zeltweg, Wyer's engineer John Horsmann had the idea to increase downforce to the expense of drag, a new tail was molded with aluminum sheets taped together.

Friedrich Stadler

Friedrich Stadler (born July 17, 1951 in Zeltweg, Styria) is an Austrian historian of science and philosopher of science, and professor for history and philosophy of science at the University of Vienna.

Konrad KM-011

However, during the break from Mexico City to Autopolis, Konrad had the KM-011 flown back to Europe to participate in the final Interserie round at Zeltweg.

Lancia Stratos

Unfortunately one of the cars was destroyed in Zeltweg, when it caught fire due to overheating problems.

No. 72 Squadron RAF

It was here they were disbanded on 30 December 1946 at Zeltweg.

Zeltweg

The Zeltweg Airfield was used as a racing circuit in the 1960s and hosted the Formula One Grand Prix in 1964.

The track was abandoned in 1969 with the construction of the Österreichring, a purpose built motorsport track in Spielberg.


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