Description
Nino Vaccarella is an Italian former sports car racing and Formula One driver, born in Palermo, Sicily.
After winning the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans, the former headmaster of a nearby school became the local hero of the Targa Florio race after winning in 1965, then repeating in 1971 and again in 1975, when it was no more a World Sportscar Championship event. He also drove the big V12-powered Ferrari 512S in a heroic yet ultimately losing effort in 1970, damaging the car in the final stages.
Vaccarella participated in five World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 10 September 1961. He scored no championship points. He also participated in several non-Championship Formula One races.
Born
March 4th, 1933 in Palermo (Age 91)
Last Changes
2013/04/08
New Address: Available to members only
2007/05/12
New Address: Available to members only
2007/05/12
Celebrity has been added to our listings