Affonso Giaffone

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Affonso Giaffone (born April 6, 1968 in Santos, São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian former racing driver. He is one of several racing drivers in his family; he is a cousin of Felipe Giaffone, and a cousin-in-law of Rubens Barrichello. His father Affonso Giaffone Filho was also a racing driver.

Giaffone raced in the 1996–1997 Indy Racing League season with eight career starts, including the 1997 Indianapolis 500.[1] His best career finish was in fourth position at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 1997. Before the IRL he finished third in the 1995 Indy Lights championship behind Greg Moore and Robbie Buhl. He was the 1991 Formula Three Sudamericana Champion with five victories.

Motorsports Career Results[]

American open–wheel racing results[]

(key)

Indy Lights[]

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Rank Points
1995 MIA
8
PHX
5
LBH
25
NAZ
2
MIL
2
DET
5
POR
2
TOR
4
CLE
23
NHA
6
VAN
4
LS
2
3rd 122

Indy Racing League[]

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Rank Points
1996-97 Team Scandia NHM
LVS
10
WDW
              16th 159
      PHX
13
IND
32
TXS
20
PPI
9
CLT
4
NH2
18
LV2
15
1998 Team Coulson Racing WDW
DNQ
PHX
INDY
TXS
NHM
DOV
CLT
PPIR
ATL
TX2
LVS
NC -

References[]

  1. ^ "1996–1997 IndyCar Series Point Standings". Indy Racing League. Archived from the original on 24 November 2010. Retrieved 19 November 2010.
Sporting positions
Preceded by Formula Three Sudamericana Champion
1991
Succeeded by


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