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Walter Habegger

Walter Habegger. Copyright Max Kilchenmann, 2012. Used with Permission.

Walter Habegger. Copyright Max Kilchenmann, 2012. Used with Permission.

Born:

06 Jan 1929
Oberoenz, Wangen, Bern

Died:

13 Jun 2014
Fiesch

Nationality:

Switzerland

F2 starts:

5 (1967-1968)

Sadly died recently, in a nursing home in Fiesch, after a period of ill health. Full surname was actually Habegger-Bauen. Veteran racer who first raced in the 1950's, but carried on until the early 1970's. Raced in hillclimbs and Formula Junior and Walter also bought a Brabham BT10 to race in Formula 3 and Swiss national events. Later became a car entrant (Midland Racing Team) and ran a garage. He also briefly raced in sportscars.

Biography last updated 29 Nov 2014