Lothar Motschenbacher (November 19, 1938 - ) is a former NASCAR driver from Cologne, Germany. He competed in one Sprint Cup Series event in his career. That came in 1970, when Motschenbacher raced in the season opener at Riverside. Starting 31st in the forty-four car field, Motschenbacher completed just 7 laps before falling out with clutch issues. He finished a disappointing 40th as a result.
Motchenbacher was best known for his racing in the SCCA Can-Am series in the lates sixties and early seventies against such famed drivers as F1 world champions Dennis Hulme, Jackie Stewart and Mario Andretti as well as Mark Donohue, Dan Gurney, Peter Revson, Jo Siffert, Chris Amon, Bob Bondurant and more. Motschenbacher was one of the fastest private entrants, usually driving the previous year's McLaren chassis but often ran with the factory teams, such as when he qualified second at Mid Ohio in 1971.
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MoreLothar Motschenbacher (November 19, 1938 - ) is a former NASCAR driver from Cologne, Germany. He competed in one Sprint Cup Series event in his career. That came in 1970, when Motschenbacher raced in the season opener at Riverside. Starting 31st in the forty-four car field, Motschenbacher completed just 7 laps before falling out with clutch issues. He finished a disappointing 40th as a result.
Motchenbacher was best known for his racing in the SCCA Can-Am series in the lates sixties and early seventies against such famed drivers as F1 world champions Dennis Hulme, Jackie Stewart and Mario Andretti as well as Mark Donohue, Dan Gurney, Peter Revson, Jo Siffert, Chris Amon, Bob Bondurant and more. Motschenbacher was one of the fastest private entrants, usually driving the previous year's McLaren chassis but often ran with the factory teams, such as when he qualified second at Mid Ohio in 1971.
Subject ID: 54349
Subject ID: 54349