Alex Tagliani
Race car driver with notable Indy 500 drive
Born
October 18th, 1972
52 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian race car driver, competed primarily in American open-wheel racing. Tagliani participated in various series including the Champ Car and IndyCar. His career in the Indy 500 included multiple entries. Achieved a pole position in the 2011 Indy 500, marking a significant milestone in his career. Also participated in NASCAR events.
Achieved pole position at the 2011 Indy 500
Competed in Champ Car and IndyCar series
Participated in NASCAR events
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