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Adolfo Schwelm Cruz

Adolfo Schwelm Cruz, 1952. This image is in the public domain because the copyright of this photograph, registered in Argentina, has expired. (Both at least 25 years have passed after the photograph was created, and it was first published at least 20 years ago, Law 11.723, Article 34 as amended, and Berne Convention Article 7 (4)).

Adolfo Schwelm Cruz, 1952. This image is in the public domain because the copyright of this photograph, registered in Argentina, has expired. (Both at least 25 years have passed after the photograph was created, and it was first published at least 20 years ago, Law 11.723, Article 34 as amended, and Berne Convention Article 7 (4)).

Born:

28 Jun 1923
Buenos Aires

Died:

10 Feb 2012
Buenos Aires

Nationality:

Argentina

Grands Prix:

1 (1953)

Excellent endurance racer, whose real name was simply Adolfo Schwelm, but the Cruz was added after journalists complained they couldn't pronounce his surname! Was schooled in Windsor, Berkshire, so he spoke fluent English, but also German, where his family used to live and Italian, as he also lived in Italy, where he ran a car importing business. Died after a short illness in 2012. Schwelm was also the first ever person to come up with rally notes, in 1950, where he prepared and recorded copious notes to help his colleague.

Biography last updated 5 Aug 2017