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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.
| Juan María Traverso | |
|---|---|
 Traverso in 2018 | |
| Nationality |  Argentine |
| Born | 28 December 1950 Ramallo, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| Died | 11 May 2024 (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 |
Traverso died due to oesophageal cancer on 11 May 2024, at the age of 73.[1][2]
Statistics
edit- Races: 304
- Wins: 68
- First win: 28 September 1980 - Ford Taunus - Las Flores circuit
- Pole positions: 73
- Fastest laps: 58
- Titles: 7 - 6 with Renault Fuego (1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993) and 1 with Peugeot 405 (1995)
- Cars: Ford Taunus (Official team) (1980–83), Ford Taunus (Akel team) (1984), Renault 18 (Berta team) (1985), Renault Fuego (Official team) (1986–1993), Peugeot 405 (Semi-official team) (1994–1997), Honda Civic Coupe (Official team) (1998), Mitsubishi Lancer (Official team) (1999), Toyota Corolla (Official team) (2000–02), Mitsubishi Lancer (GF Motorsport team) (2002).
- Races: 235
- Wins: 46
- Heat wins: 60
- First win: 29 October 1972 - Renault Torino - 25 de Mayo circuit
- Pole positions: 20
- Fastest laps: 18
- Podiums: 86
- Titles: 6 - 3 with Ford (1977, 1978 and 1999) and 3 with Chevrolet (1995, 1996 and 1997)
- Cars: Renault Torino (private team) (1971–73), Ford Falcon (Official team) (1973–1978), Ford Falcon (West team with Oscar Aventin) (1983), Ford Falcon (Degliantoni team) (1983), Renault Torino (invited by Alberto Clerc) (1989), Chevy SS (invited to Buenos Aires Two Hours by Osvaldo Morresi) (1993), Chevy SS (private team) (1994–97), Ford Falcon (private team) (1998–99), Chevy SS (Urtubey Competición team) (2002–03) and Renault Torino-Cherokee (Urtubey Competición team) (2004–05).
- Races: 83
- Wins: 19
- First win: 23 February 1997 - Mercedes-Benz 280 - Pinamar circuit
- Titles: 3 - 2 with Mercedes-Benz 280 (1998 and 1999) - 1 with BMW 320i (2003)
- Cars: Mercedes-Benz 280 (1998–99), Peugeot 405 (1999), BMW 320 (2002–03), Citroën C5 (2005)
Rally
edit- Wins: 3
- Super Prime Tournament wins: 6
- Cars: Renault 18 GTX Class 3 (1987–1992)
Italian Gran Turismo
edit- Wins: 4
- Best championship result: runner-up in 1993
- Cars: Lancia Delta Class 2 Group N
Overall
edit- Races: 743
- Wins: 155
Racing record
editComplete European Formula Two Championship results
edit(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | Chassis | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Pos. | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | March Racing Team (Bob Salisbury Racing) | March 792 | BMW | SIL 13 |
HOC 8 |
THR Ret |
NÜR Ret |
VAL Ret |
MUG 10 |
PAU 10 |
HOC Ret |
ZAN |
PER 10 |
MIS 4 |
DON 12 |
18th | 3 |
References
edit- ^ "Murió Juan María Traverso, ídolo y multicampeón del automovilismo argentino" (in Spanish). La Nación.com. 11 May 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Argentinian racing great Traverso dies aged 73". Reuters. 11 May 2024.
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