Antonio García
Spanish racing driver with multiple wins
Born
June 5th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Antonio García, a Spanish racing driver, gained prominence in sports car racing. He competed in various championships, including the FIA World Endurance Championship and American Le Mans Series. García achieved significant success with Corvette Racing, contributing to numerous team victories. His driving skills and consistency placed him among the top racers in endurance events.
Won multiple races in the American Le Mans Series
Achieved success with Corvette Racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship
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