Jesus Ricardo Iglesias
Jesus Ricardo Iglesias, El Grafico del 7 de Dicembre de 1951. Edicion 1687. 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: |
22 Feb 1922 |
Died: |
11 Jul 2005 |
Nationality: |
Argentina |
Grands Prix: | 1 (1955) |
An efficient road and circuit racer, who raced solely in Argentina, almost exclusively in touring cars, he died relatively recently in his home town. Ten years after his death in late 2015, Pergamino set up a permanent memorial to Iglesias in the main municipal park, which back in the 1950's held a motor race which Jesus won. Jesus competed in 218 races, winning 58 of them and coming second 43 times. Iglesias was also a friend, advisor and hero to another Argentine touring car legend, Juan Maria Traverso, who showed his thanks to Jesus by attending the event in 2015.
Biography last updated 23 Jul 2016