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Tazio Giorgio Nuvolari (Italian pronunciation: [ˈtattsjo ˈdʒordʒo nuvoˈlaːri]; 16 November 1892 – 11 August 1953) was an Italian racing driver. He first raced motorcycles and then concentrated on sports cars and Grand Prix racing. Originally of Mantua, he was nicknamed Il Mantovano Volante ("The Flying Mantuan") and Nuvola ("Cloud").
Apr 22, 2024 · Tazio Nuvolari (born Nov. 16, 1892, Castel d’Ario, near Mantua, Italy—died Aug. 10, 1953, Mantua) was an Italian automobile racing driver. He began racing motorcycles in 1920 and won the Italian championship in 1924 and 1926 before turning to automobile competition.
May 23, 2016 · In 1930, Italian racer Tazio Nuvolari — wearing his atypical yellow jersey and blue pants — battled arch rival Achille Varzi in the classic Mille Miglia (1,000 mile) motor race.
Tazio Giorgio Nuvolari ( Castel d'Ario, 16 novembre 1892 [1] – Mantova, 11 agosto 1953) è stato un pilota automobilistico e pilota motociclistico italiano . La sua carriera sportiva abbraccia un trentennio dal 1920 al 1950, con l'interruzione di oltre sei anni a causa del secondo conflitto mondiale.
BIOGRAPHY. Tazio Giorgio Nuvolari was born in Castel d'Ario (Mantova) on November 16, 1892, and went down in history as one of the greatest drivers of all times. He started racing in 1920 alternating motorcycles and cars. He would excel with both.
Feb 4, 2021 · 04 February 2021. Bettmann Archive via Getty Images. The life and times of Tazio Nuvolari—nicknamed the Flying Mantuan to honor his speediness and his hometown of Mantua, Italy—are littered with shattered car parts, empty champagne bottles, and insightful anecdotes.
Mar 6, 2020 · Standing there, barely 5'5" tall and dwarfed by a wreath scaled for the towering German drivers, Tazio Nuvolari split his battered face into a grin. It would be his greatest-ever victory, and...
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