Monday 12th August 1935
Born on this day, Mauro Nesti, an Italian racecar driver, specializing in time trials on prototype sports cars. During his career he won the European title 8 times and the Italian title 17 times, winning a total of over 450 car races. His victories earned him the nickname “king of the mountains”.Born in San Marcello Pistoiese, he began his career, not yet twenty, in motorcycle racing. In 1953, he participated in the Italian Speed Championship in the 125cc and 250cc classes aboard a MV Agusta. In 1955, the MV chose him as lead racer, but a tragic accident at the 24 Hours of Le Mans forced him to cease all European motorcycle racing. In the 1960s, he switched to automobile racing. In 1963, he participated in the Italian Speed Championship in an Abarth 850 lent by his cousin. He also participated in several Italian Formula 3 championships.