Solid but unspectacular sports car stalwart of the 1950's who also appeared in a number of German Formula 2 races, entering his privately owned Veritas sports car. Peters' World Championship appearance came towards the end of his career which started in the early 1930's, racing a BMW 315/1 Special. Peters appears to have stopped racing in 1953. Although Peters predominately raced in sportscars, he did compete in the occasional hillclimb as well. Peters took up the sport after his friend and racing driver, Ralph Roese died in 1950; Peters acquiring the now orphaned racing car of Roese.

Biography last updated 5 Aug 2017