About Gastón Perkins
Lived 1928 – 2006 (aged 78). Gastón Perkins was an Argentine engineer and racing automobile driver.
Gastón Carlos Perkins (April 15, 1928– April 19, 2006) was an Argentine racing driver. He won the Turismo Carretera championship in 1969.
Racing career Perkins started his racing career in 1952. He was one of the Argentine drivers who participated in the Marathon de la Route (Nürburgring) in 1969 with Eduardo Rodríguez Canedo and Jorge Cupeiro.
Perkins won three titles in Turismo Nacional (Class B) in 1963, 1964 and 1965, with Renault Dauphine. In 1969 he was Turismo Carretera champion with a Torino.
Perkins died in his hometown, Juan Bautista Alberdi, Buenos Aires Province, in 2006 at the age of 78.
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Who was Gastón Perkins?
Argentine racing driver
When was Gastón Perkins born?
Gastón Perkins was born on 15 April 1928 in Buenos Aires.
When did Gastón Perkins die?
Gastón Perkins died on 19 April 2006 in Juan Bautista Alberdi.
What was Gastón Perkins's occupation?
Gastón Perkins was an engineer and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Gastón Perkins?
Gastón Perkins was Argentine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gastón Perkins. https://biography.guide/gaston-perkins/
MLA: "Gastón Perkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gaston-perkins/.
Chicago: "Gastón Perkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gaston-perkins/.
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