Luis Rubén di Palma
Argentine racing driver (1944–2000)
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Luis Rubén di Palma (October 27, 1944 in Arrecifes – September 30, 2000 in Carlos Tejedor) was an Argentine racing driver. He won the Sport Prototipo Argentino championship in 1971 and 1972, the Turismo Carretera championship 1970 (Formula A) and 1971, the Fórmula 1 Mecánica Argentina championship in 1974 and 1978 and the TC2000 championship in 1983.[1] He died in September 2000, when the Robinson R44 helicopter he was flying spun out of control and crashed near Carlos Tejedor, Buenos Aires Province.[2]
Nationality
Argentine
ArgentineBorn27 October 1944
Arrecifes, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Arrecifes, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Died30 September 2000 (aged 55)
Carlos Tejedor, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Carlos Tejedor, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Years1973 -
| Nationality | Argentine |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 October 1944 Arrecifes, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| Died | 30 September 2000 (aged 55) Carlos Tejedor, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Years | 1973 - |
| Teams | North American Racing Team |
| Best finish | 29th (1973) |
| Class wins | 0 |
24 Hours of Le Mans results
| Year | Team | Co-drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Pos. | Class Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 |  North American Racing Team |
Nestor García-Veiga |
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 | GT 5.0 |
211 | 29th | 10th |
