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Mille Miglia			XXIV Mille Miglia			12.5.1957
428		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC				GT+2.0
					Closed bodywork
					Front-engined
		Driven by: Bengt Martenson (S)/Wittigo Einsiedel (D)		Result: did not finish Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: F34315			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: F34315			Tyres: unknown


Mille Miglia			XXIV Mille Miglia			12.5.1957
429		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC				GT+2.0
					-
					Front-engined
		Driven by: Arnaldo Bongiasca (I)/Mario Bongiasca (I)		Result: did not finish Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Mille Miglia			XXIV Mille Miglia			12.5.1957
432		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL #9805500487 - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC				GT+2.0
					-
					Front-engined
		Driven by: Alberico Cacciari (I)/Hans Bauer (D)		Result: did not finish Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Mille Miglia			XXIV Mille Miglia			12.5.1957
440		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				GT+2.0
		(D)			-
		(D)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Wolfgang Seidel (D)/Helmut Glöckler (D)		Result: did not finish Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


GP Spa [GT]						12.5.1957
		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC
					-
					Front-engined
		Driven by: Peter Nöcker (D)		Result: 2^nd Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


GP Spa [GT]						12.5.1957
		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC
					-
					Front-engined
		Driven by: Willy Mairesse (B)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production +2.0]			7th Running Santa Barbara Road Races			18.5.1957
10		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				DP
		Velva Von Kaesborg (USA)			-
		Velva Von Kaesborg (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Lek von Kaesborg (USA)		Result: 3^rd Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production +2.0]			7th Running Santa Barbara Road Races			18.5.1957
38		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz 2996 cc N/A				DP
		Jack Bates (USA)			Closed bodywork
		Jack Bates (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Jack Bates (USA)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: blue (+white)
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Preliminary Santa Barbara [BM+CM+DM+EM]			7th Running Santa Barbara Road Races			18.5.1957
181		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL S # - Buick V8 5700 cc N/A				BM
		Chuck Porter (USA)			-
		Chuck Porter (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Chuck Porter (USA)		Result: 7^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: aluminium
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production +2.0]			7th Running Santa Barbara Road Races			18.5.1957
221		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz 2996 cc N/A				DP
		Ronald Ellico (USA)			-
		Ronald Ellico (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Ron Ellico (USA)		Result: 9^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: black
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production +2.0]			7th Running Santa Barbara Road Races			18.5.1957
257		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz 2996 cc N/A				DP
		Bill Sturgis (USA)			-
		Bill Sturgis (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Bill Sturgis (USA)		Result: 2^nd Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Santa Barbara [S+1.5]			7th Running Santa Barbara Road Races			19.5.1957
10		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				DP
		Velva Von Kaesborg (USA)			-
		Velva Von Kaesborg (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Lek von Kaesborg (USA)		Result: did not qualify Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


SCCA National Cumberland [BM+CM+DM]			Cumberland Sports Car Races, National Championship Races for 1957			19.5.1957
30		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL S # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				DM
		George Tilp (USA)			Open bodywork
		George Tilp (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Paul O'Shea (USA)		Result: 4^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Santa Barbara [S+1.5]			7th Running Santa Barbara Road Races			19.5.1957
38		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz 2996 cc N/A				DP
		Jack Bates (USA)			Closed bodywork
		Jack Bates (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Jack Bates (USA)		Result: 10^th 1^st in DP Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: blue (+white)
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


SCCA National Cumberland [BP+CP]			Cumberland Sports Car Races, National Championship Races for 1957			19.5.1957
53		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				CP
		A. B. Hogner (USA)			-
		A. B. Hogner (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Alexander Hagner (USA) listed, never drove: Campbell Smidt (USA)		Result: 5^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Santa Barbara [S+1.5]			7th Running Santa Barbara Road Races			19.5.1957
181		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL S # - Buick V8 5700 cc N/A				BM
		Chuck Porter (USA)			-
		Chuck Porter (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Chuck Porter (USA)		Result: did not start (Bearings) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: aluminium
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


SCCA National Cumberland [BP+CP]			Cumberland Sports Car Races, National Championship Races for 1957			19.5.1957
184		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/A				CP
		John W. Baxter (USA)			-
		John W. Baxter (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John W. Baxter (USA)		Result: 13^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


SCCA National Cumberland [BP+CP]			Cumberland Sports Car Races, National Championship Races for 1957			19.5.1957
211		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/A				CP
		Steel M. Roberts (USA)			-
		Steel M. Roberts (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Steele Roberts (USA)		Result: 16^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Santa Barbara [S+1.5]			7th Running Santa Barbara Road Races			19.5.1957
221		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz 2996 cc N/A				DP
		Ronald Ellico (USA)			-
		Ronald Ellico (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Ron Ellico (USA)		Result: did not qualify Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: black
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Consolation Santa Barbara [Production +1.5]			7th Running Santa Barbara Road Races			19.5.1957
221		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz 2996 cc N/A				DP
		Ronald Ellico (USA)			-
		Ronald Ellico (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Ron Ellico (USA)		Result: 2^nd 1^st in DP Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: black
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


SCCA National Cumberland [BP+CP]			Cumberland Sports Car Races, National Championship Races for 1957			19.5.1957
235		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				CP
		Leonard E. Butscher (USA)			-
		Leonard E. Butscher (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Chick Butscher (USA)		Result: 4^th 1^st in CP Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


SCCA National Cumberland [BP+CP]			Cumberland Sports Car Races, National Championship Races for 1957			19.5.1957
248		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				CP
		Joseph A. La Palme, Jr. (USA)			-
		Joseph A. La Palme, Jr. (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Joe La Palme (USA)		Result: 6^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Santa Barbara [S+1.5]			7th Running Santa Barbara Road Races			19.5.1957
257		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz 2996 cc N/A				DP
		Bill Sturgis (USA)			-
		Bill Sturgis (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Bill Sturgis (USA)		Result: did not qualify Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres			3. Internationales ADAC 1000 Kilometer Rennen auf dem Nürburgring			26.5.1957
40		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				GT+1.6
		Wolfgang Seidel (D)			Closed bodywork
		Wolfgang Seidel (D)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Wolfgang Seidel (D)/Peter Nöcker (D)		Result: 21^st Grid: 26^th (11:06.1000)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/12/2022		Photo by courtesy of: Louis Klemantaski


Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres			3. Internationales ADAC 1000 Kilometer Rennen auf dem Nürburgring			26.5.1957
41		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL #040750032 - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/A				GT+1.6
		Wolfgang Seidel			-
		Wolfgang Seidel			Front-engined
		Driven by: Gunter Thiel (D)/Heinz Meyer (D)		Result: did not finish Grid: 41^st
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres			3. Internationales ADAC 1000 Kilometer Rennen auf dem Nürburgring			26.5.1957
42		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/A				GT+1.6
		Sten Bielke (S)			Closed bodywork
		Sten Bielke (S)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Sten Bielke (S)/Stig Eklund (S)		Result: did not finish Grid: 28^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/12/2022		Photo by courtesy of: Louis Klemantaski


Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres			3. Internationales ADAC 1000 Kilometer Rennen auf dem Nürburgring			26.5.1957
43		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/A				GT+1.6
		Arne Lindberg (S)			Closed bodywork
		Arne Lindberg (S)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Arne Lindberg (S)/Erich Waxenberger (D)		Result: 22^nd Grid: 27^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/12/2022		Photo by courtesy of: Louis Klemantaski


Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres			3. Internationales ADAC 1000 Kilometer Rennen auf dem Nürburgring			26.5.1957
44		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/A				GT+1.6
		Bengt O. Martenson			Closed bodywork
		Bengt O. Martenson			Front-engined
		Driven by: Bengt Martenson (S)/Wittigo Einsiedel (D)		Result: 23^rd Grid: 25^th (11:05.8000)
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: F 34315			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: F 34315			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/12/2022		Photo by courtesy of: Louis Klemantaski


ICNSCC Abbotsford [AP+BP+CP+DP+EP]			Northwest Conference of Sports Car Clubs Regional Event Abbotsford			26.5.1957
45		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz N/A				BP
		(USA)			Closed bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Ray Rairdon (USA)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


ICNSCC Abbotsford [Modified +1.5]			Northwest Conference of Sports Car Clubs Regional Event Abbotsford			26.5.1957
45		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz N/A				CM
		(USA)			Closed bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Ray Rairdon (USA)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


ICNSCC Abbotsford [Le Mans]			Northwest Conference of Sports Car Clubs Regional Event Abbotsford			26.5.1957
45		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz N/A				Class C
		(USA)			Closed bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Ray Rairdon (USA)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


ICNSCC Abbotsford [Relay]			Northwest Conference of Sports Car Clubs Regional Event Abbotsford			26.5.1957
45		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz N/A				BP
		Relay Team 1 (USA)			Closed bodywork
		Relay Team 1 (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Ray Rairdon (USA)		Result: 2^nd Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres			3. Internationales ADAC 1000 Kilometer Rennen auf dem Nürburgring			26.5.1957
46		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/A				GT+1.6
		Fritz Riess (D)			Closed bodywork
		Fritz Riess (D)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Fritz Riess (D)/Walter Schock (D)		Result: 20^th 1^st in GT+1.6 Grid: 22^nd (10:58.3000)
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: ... CI 260			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: ... CI 260			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/03/2015		Photo by courtesy of: Mike Schultz


ICNSCC Abbotsford [Le Mans]			Northwest Conference of Sports Car Clubs Regional Event Abbotsford			26.5.1957
85		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz N/A
		(CDN)			-
		(CDN)			-
		Drivers listed: Karl Stangl (RA)		Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Cotati - Classes: BP+CP+DP+EP			The Luther Burbank Rose Festival Sports Car Road Races Cotati			26.5.1957
175		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz N/A				CP
		Wm. Sturgis			Closed bodywork
		Wm. Sturgis			-
		Driven by: Bill Sturgis (USA)		Result: started, result unknown Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


SCCA Regional Milwaukee [S+1.6]			4th Annual Wisconsin Grand Prix			26.5.1957
		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz N/A
		(USA)			-
		(USA)			-
		Drivers listed: John Middleton (USA)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Traiskirche						26.5.1957
		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/A
					-
					Front-engined
		Driven by: Herstestain		Result: 3^rd Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Preliminary Salt Lake [Senior]			Second Annual Great Salt Lake Road Races			1.6.1957
4		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz N/A				CP
		(USA)			-
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Bob Paul (USA)		Result: 10^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Preliminary Salt Lake [Novice]			Second Annual Great Salt Lake Road Races			1.6.1957
141		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz N/A				CP
		(USA)			-
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Deno Vichas (USA)		Result: did not finish Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Preliminary Salt Lake [Senior]			Second Annual Great Salt Lake Road Races			1.6.1957
208		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz N/A				CP
		(USA)			-
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Ron Ellico (USA)		Result: 6^th 1^st in CP Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown

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