Oscar Alfredo Gálvez (17 August 1913 – 16 December 1989) was an Argentine racing driver, known best for participating – and for scoring two championship points – in the Formula One World Championship Grand Prix on 18 January 1953.
Life and career
Gálvez was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 17 August 1913.
A popular driver, Gálvez was a regular entrant and multiple-time champion in the Turismo Carretera series, like his brother, Juan.
Gálvez often raced in vehicles manufactured by Ford. One of the most famous instances occurred in 1960, when he won the Argentine Highway Grand Prix – an annual race which, that year, consisted of 2,860 miles (4,600 km) of Argentine highways for its course. Gálvez participated in the Argentine Highway Grand Prix several times.
Death and legacy
Gálvez on 16 December 1989 from pancreatic cancer, at the age of 76. The Buenos Aires circuit was renamed with his and his brother's name.
Complete Formula One results
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References
External links
- Profile from GrandPrix.com
