Hermann Lang, 1939

1939 GroBglockner Mountain Race, Hermann Lang, Mercedes-Benz W125 (photo above). In 1939, Lang was declared the champion of the European Championship, but this is unofficial. The season was cut short by World War II and Lang received this title from the German motor racing authority, instead of the official authority AIACR, based in Paris. By way of the points at the last attempted race of the season, competitor Hermann Paul Müller was considered the points leader, not Lang.