Alberto Canapino
Alberto Canapino | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Born | (1963-05-23)23 May 1963 Arrecifes, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Died | 15 February 2021(2021-02-15) (aged 57) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Occupation | Racing car preparer |
Alberto Canapino (23 May 1963 – 15 February 2021)[1] was an Argentine racing car preparer, recognized for his activity at the national level in the different series of motorsport in his country.
Biography
He was recognized in the field of Argentine motor sport, thanks to the achievements obtained by drivers who competed on cars that had his preparation, both in Turismo Carretera, and in other series.
On 3 February 2021, Canapino was admitted to a Buenos Aires clinic with COVID-19 symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, which worsened and caused his death on 15 February.[2] He is the father of Agustín Canapino, current Indycar Series driver and multiple Turismo Carretera champion among other categories, and Matías, TC Pista driver.
Titles achieved as an preparer
Year | Category | Driver | Vehicle |
---|---|---|---|
1988 | TC 2000 | Juan María Traverso | Renault Fuego |
1989 | TC 2000 | Miguel Ángel Guerra | Renault Fuego |
1995 | Turismo Carretera | Juan María Traverso | Chevrolet Chevy Malibu |
1995 | TC 2000 | Juan María Traverso | Peugeot 405 |
1996 | Turismo Carretera | Juan María Traverso | Chevrolet Chevy Malibu |
1998 | Turismo Carretera | Guillermo Ortelli | Chevrolet Chevy Malibu |
2005 | Turismo Carretera | Juan Manuel Silva | Ford Falcon |
2006 | Turismo Carretera | Norberto Fontana | Dodge Cherokee |
2007 | Turismo Carretera | Christian Ledesma | Chevrolet Chevy Malibu |
2007 | Copa Mégane | Agustín Canapino | Renault Mégane |
2008 | TC Pista | Agustín Canapino | Chevrolet Chevy Malibu |
2010 | Turismo Carretera | Agustín Canapino | Chevrolet Chevy Malibu |
2017 | Turismo Carretera | Agustín Canapino | Chevrolet Chevy Malibu |
2018 | Turismo Carretera | Agustín Canapino | Chevrolet Chevy Malibu |
2019 | Turismo Carretera | Agustín Canapino | Chevrolet Chevy Malibu |
References
External links
- Trajectory of Alberto Canapino
- Personal file of Alberto Canpino
- v
- t
- e