Juan María Traverso
Argentine racing driver (1950–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Juan María "Flaco" Traverso (28 December 1950 – 11 May 2024) was an Argentine racing driver. He was a multiple champion in the most important championships in Argentina and raced in European Formula Two in 1979.
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Juan María Traverso | |
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Traverso in 2018 | |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | (1950-12-28)28 December 1950 Ramallo, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
Died | 11 May 2024(2024-05-11) (aged 73) Ramallo, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
Turismo Carretera | |
Years active | 1971–2005 |
Starts | 235 |
Wins | 46 (Finals) 60 (Heats) |
Poles | 20 |
Fastest laps | 18 |
Best finish | 1st in 1977, 1978, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999 |
Championship titles | |
1977, 1978, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999 | Turismo Carretera |
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Traverso died due to oesophageal cancer on 11 May 2024, at the age of 73.[1][2]