Miloš Pavlović

Race car driver known for touring cars

Miloš Pavlović - Race car driver known for touring cars
Born

October 8th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Serbia

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Competed primarily in touring car racing events. Achieved notable success in the European Touring Car Championship, securing multiple podium finishes. Demonstrated skill in various racing formats and participated in numerous national and international competitions since the early 2000s.

Competed in the European Touring Car Championship

Achieved multiple podium finishes

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