Luis Rubén di Palma explained

Luis Rubén di Palma
Nationality: Argentina
Years:1973 -
Team(S):North American Racing Team
Best Finish:29th
Class Wins:0

Luis Rubén di Palma (October 27, 1944 in Arrecifes – September 30, 2000 in Carlos Tejedor) was an Argentine racing driver. He won the Sport Prototipo Argentino championship in 1971 and 1972, the Turismo Carretera championship 1970 (Formula A) and 1971, the Fórmula 1 Mecánica Argentina championship in 1974 and 1978 and the TC2000 championship in 1983.[1] He died in September 2000, when the Robinson R44 helicopter he was flying spun out of control and crashed near Carlos Tejedor, Buenos Aires Province.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Rubén Luis "Loco" Di Palma. driverdb.com. 2009-01-13. 2009-01-13.
  2. http://www.pagina12.com.ar/2000/00-10/00-10-01/pag30.htm Murió Luis Rubén Di Palma y no se habrá sorprendido