Giampiero Moretti
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Gianpiero Moretti | |
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![]() Moretti racing at Laguna Seca in 1984 | |
Born | Milan, Italy | 20 March 1940
Died | 14 January 2012 Milan, Italy | (aged 71)
Nationality | Italian |
Occupation | Racing driver and businessman |
Known for | Winner 24 Hours of Daytona 1998 Founder of MOMO automotive accessory company |
Gianpiero Moretti (20 March 1940 – 14 January 2012) was an Italian racing driver and the founder of the MOMO in the 1960s.[1] He was born in Milan.
Moretti won the 24 Hours of Daytona, in 1998, driving a Ferrari 333SP with co-drivers Mauro Baldi, Arie Luyendyk and Didier Theys. Moretti died on 14 January 2012 in Milan of cancer.[2] He was 71.
References[]
- ^ "MOMO Sport, steering wheels & shift knobs". autocarparts.com. Retrieved 2007-08-21.
- ^ Nugnes, Franco (2012-01-15). "Addio "Momo", pilota gentleman del Cavallino". omnicorse.it (in Italian). OmniCorse. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
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- 1940 births
- 2012 deaths
- 24 Hours of Daytona drivers
- 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers
- World Sportscar Championship drivers
- Racing drivers from Milan
- Deaths from cancer in Lombardy
- 12 Hours of Sebring drivers
- Italian auto racing biography stubs