Fritz Betzelbacher
German motorcycle racer
Fritz Betzelbacher (born 18 October 1938) is a German former professional motocross racer. Born in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, he is notable for winning the 1957 250cc European Motocross Championship aboard a Maico motorcycle.
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