Walter Zeller (motorcyclist)

Walter Zeller
Walter Zeller in 1979
NationalityGerman
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1955 – 1957
First race1955 500cc West German Grand Prix
Last race1957 500cc Dutch TT
Team(s)BMW
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
7 0 5 N/A N/A 30

Walter Zeller (born 11 September 1927 in Ebersberg; died 4 February 1995) was a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Germany who rode for the BMW factory racing team.[1] His best year was in 1956 when he finished the season second in the 500cc world championship behind John Surtees.[2]

Motorcycle Grand Prix results

Position 1 2 3 4 5 6
Points 8 6 4 3 2 1

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Class Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Points Rank Wins
1955 500cc BMW ESP
- 		FRA
- 		IOM
- 		GER
2 		BEL
- 		NED
- 		ULS
- 		NAT
- 		6 7th 0
1956 500cc BMW IOM
4 		NED
2 		BEL
2 		GER
- 		ULS
- 		NAT
6 		16 2nd 0
1957 500cc BMW GER
3 		IOM
- 		NED
3 		BEL
- 		ULS
- 		NAT
- 		8 6th 0

References

  1. ^ Walter Zeller's profile at The Harry Miller Art Store
  2. ^ Walter Zeller's career statistics at MotoGP.com
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