Oscar Alfredo Gálvez

Race car driver, multiple Gran Premio winner

Oscar Alfredo Gálvez - Race car driver, multiple Gran Premio winner
Born

August 17th, 1913
112 years ago

Died

December 16th, 1989
35 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Argentina

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A prominent race car driver from Argentina, Gálvez competed primarily in the mid-20th century. He achieved significant success in road racing, particularly in the Gran Premio Internacional del Norte and the Gran Premio de Argentina. Gálvez was instrumental in bringing attention to motorsport in South America through his remarkable driving skills and competitive spirit. His legacy includes being one of the first Argentine drivers to win major racing events in Europe, significantly contributing to the popularity of racing in Argentina.

Won the Gran Premio Internacional del Norte multiple times

Achieved success in the Gran Premio de Argentina

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