Ulrich Graf (15 August 1946 – 19 June 1977) was a Grand Prix

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road racer from Switzerland. His best year was in

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when he won the 50cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix and finished in third place in the 50cc world championship, behind

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and Herbert Rittberger. Graf was killed while competing at the

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Yugoslavian Grand Prix.Ulrich Graf career summary at Motorsport Memorial
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