Pietro Palmieri
Pietro Palmieri (c.1925–1964) was an Italian racing driver. He entered 20 races (18 started), in Fiats, Maseratis, Ferraris and Alfa Romeos. Among his best results were one victory and one second-place finish. After resigning from racing, he was active in horse breeding. Pietro died in a car crash in Rome on 5 March 1964 at the age of 39.[1]
He is not to be confused with (1737-1804), a painter and printmaker.
Complete results[]
| Year | Date | Race | Entrant | Car | Teammate(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | September 25 | - | Fiat 1100 | 9th | ||
| 1950 | April 23 | Mille Miglia | - | Maserati A6GCS | Franco Meloni | 47th |
| 1950 | May 7 | I Formula Two Gran Premio di Modena | Pietro Palmieri | Maserati A6GCS | none | 5th |
| 1951 | April 1 | Giro di Sicilia | - | Ermini | "Vallecchi" | 5th |
| 1951 | April 29 | Mille Miglia | - | Fiat Ermini Berlinetta | DNF | |
| 1951 | August 5 | - | Ferrari 212 Export | "Valecchi" | 2nd | |
| 1951 | August 12 | - | Ferrari 212 Export | - | 4th | |
| 1952 | May 4 | Mille Miglia | - | Fiat 1400 | 79th | |
| 1952 | July 13 | Coppa d' Oro delle Dolomiti | - | Alfa Romeo 1900 | - | DNF |
| 1952 | August 16 | 12 Hours of Pescara | - | Alfa Romeo | DNF | |
| 1953 | April 12 | Giro di Sicilia | - | Alfa Romeo 1900 TI | "F. Pianta" | 5th |
| 1953 | April 26 | Mille Miglia | - | Alfa Romeo 1900 TI | DNF | |
| 1953 | May 14 | Targa Florio | Pietro Palmieri | Ferrari 250 MM | none | DNF |
| 1953 | June 14 | 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans | Alfa Romeo SpA | Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 CM | DNS | |
| 1953 | June 21 | Circuito do Porto | - | Ferrari 250 MM | - | DNF |
| 1953 | June 28 | Giro dell'Umbria | - | Alfa Romeo 1900 TI | "Casavecchia" | 7th |
| 1953 | June 29 | Monza Grand Prix | - | Ferrari 250 MM | - | DNF |
| 1953 | August 2 | - | Lancia Aurelia | 1st | ||
| 1954 | May 2 | Mille Miglia | - | Maserati A6GCS/53 Coupe | - | DNS |
| 1954 | June 6 | Giro dell'Umbria | - | Maserati A6GCS/53 Coupe | - | 7th |
References[]
- ^ Ex-car racer killed in Italy in New York Times, 6 March 1964.
External links[]
- Pietro Palmieri career summary at DriverDB.com
- racingsportscars.com
- ferraristuff.com
- formula2.net
- ultimateracinghistory.com
Categories:
- 1920s births
- 1964 deaths
- Racing drivers from Rome
- 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers
- Mille Miglia drivers