Alberto Canapino

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Alberto Canapino
Born(1963-05-23)23 May 1963
Died15 February 2021(2021-02-15) (aged 57)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
OccupationRacing 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

  1. ^ Datos fiscales de Alberto Canapino
  2. ^ "Murió Alberto Canapino". Diario Olé. 15 February 2021.