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# Rudolf Caracciola

(1901–1959)   Racing Automobile Driver

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Rudolf Caracciola was a racing automobile driver, best known for *Caracciola*.

## Quick Facts About Rudolf Caracciola

Born January 30, 1901

Died September 28, 1959

Profession Racing Automobile Driver

Notable works Caracciola

## About Rudolf Caracciola

Otto Wilhelm Rudolf Caracciola was a German racing driver. He won the European Drivers' Championship, the pre-1950 equivalent of the modern Formula One World Championship, an unsurpassed three times. He also won the European Hillclimbing Championship three times – twice in sports cars, and once in Grand Prix cars. Caracciola raced for Mercedes-Benz during their original dominating Silver Arrows period, named after the silver colour of the cars, and set speed records for the firm. He was affectionately dubbed Caratsch by the German public, and was known by the title of Regenmeister, or "Rainmaster", for his prowess in wet conditions.

##  Quotes by Rudolf Caracciola

> [To race is to live. All the rest is simply waiting .](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rudolf-caracciola/to-race-is-to-live-all-the-rest-is-simply-waiting/)

[Rudolf Caracciola](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rudolf-caracciola/)

[Race](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/race/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9a3/rudolf-caracciola-101029_race_to-race-is-to-live-all-the-rest-is-simpl_142988.png)

> [When speed gets in the blood, one must drive to live.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rudolf-caracciola/when-speed-gets-in-the-blood-one-must-drive-to-live/)

[Rudolf Caracciola](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rudolf-caracciola/)

[Blood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/blood/)

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