Wednesday 19th September 1956
Born on this day, Juan Manuel Fangio II, former auto racing champion and the nephew of auto racer Juan Manuel Fangio. He won two GTP driver’s championships, as well as 2 manufacturer titles when he was racing for Toyota and All American Racers. Fangio II further established his legacy in the world of auto racing by winning the prestigious 12 Hours of Sebring two times (as did his uncle), posting 21 GTP wins, and establishing an IMSA record with 19 solo victories.
