Timo Mäkinen
Race car driver and rally champion
Born
March 18th, 1938
87 years ago
Died
2017
8 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Finland
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A Finnish race car driver achieved prominence in the 1960s as a rally driver. Competed successfully in the Monte Carlo Rally, winning the event in 1965. Drove for renowned teams including BMC and Ford, showcasing skills in rallying and circuit racing. Contributed to the development of rallying as a competitive sport, impacting the motorsport community.
Won the Monte Carlo Rally in 1965
Raced for BMC and Ford
Triumphed in the European Rally Championship
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