About Carlo Salamano
Lived 1890 – 1969 (aged 78–79). Carlo Salamano was an Italian racing automobile driver.
Carlo Salamano (3 January 1891 - 19 January 1969) was an Italian racecar driver. A resident of Turin, in 1923 he drove a Fiat 805 to win the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, the event also serving as the inaugural European Grand Prix; it was the first victory by an automobile equipped with a supercharger in a significant European event. While an official championship had yet to be established, he was considered to be the season champion by historians.
Following his retirement from racing competition, Salamano acted as the leader of Fiat's vehicle testing department, being described as the company's "technical conscience". He retired from Fiat in 1962.
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Who was Carlo Salamano?
Italian racing driver
When was Carlo Salamano born?
Carlo Salamano was born in 1890 in Turin.
When did Carlo Salamano die?
Carlo Salamano died on 19 January 1969 in Turin.
What was Carlo Salamano's occupation?
Carlo Salamano was a racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Carlo Salamano?
Carlo Salamano was Italian.
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