Franz Heim
Mechanican who replaced injured George Robertson
Nationality: Germany
Born: Unknown
Died: Unknown
When driver George Robertson was injured in a practice run with a news reporter, mechanician Heim was selected to drive the #8 Benz in the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race. During lap 6,the Benz caught fire and finished 27th.
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https://halfpuddinghalfsauce.blogspot.com/2012/07/south-gate-lodge-at-deepdale.html