Helmut Kassner

This article is about the former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. For the German Wehrmacht officer, see Helmut Kassner (military officer).

Helmut Kassner (born 26 December 1946, in Dachau) is a German former professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best season was in 1974 when he won the 350cc and 250cc German Grand Prix.^[1] The German round was boycotted by the top racers over safety concerns due to a lack of hay bales at the Nürburgring race circuit.^[2] He is the younger brother of Horst Kassner.

Helmut Kassner
Nationality	German
Motorcycle racing career statistics Grand Prix motorcycle racing Active years 1973–1977 First race 1976 500cc Isle of Man TT Last race 1989 500cc Czechoslovak Grand Prix First win 1974 250cc West German Grand Prix Last win 1974 350cc West German Grand Prix Team(s) Suzuki, Yamaha Championships 0 Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points 8 2 2 0 0 35