thumb|250px|The racecar drivers Giuseppe Campari (2nd from left), [[Achille Varzi (3rd) and Tazio Nuvolari (4th) of Alfa Romeo with Prospero Gianferrari (6th).]]

Giuseppe Campari (8 June 1892 – 10 September 1933) was an Italian opera singer and Grand Prix motor racing driver.

Racing career

Born near the city of Lodi southwest of Milan, as a teenager he went to work for the Alfa Romeo automobile company. Campari's job eventually involved test driving factory cars and his skills and interest led to his participation in competitive hillclimbing events. In 1914 the 21-year-old rookie showed his abilities with a fourth-place finish at the Targa Florio. His career was just getting going when World War I broke out and European racing came to a halt.

Personal life

In addition to his love of automobile racing, Giuseppe Campari had two other passions: food, in great quantities that he liked to prepare himself, and the opera. Blessed with a great baritone voice from the depths of an expansive paunch, he took singing lessons and while still racing began to sing professionally.

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24 Hours of Le Mans results

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! 1931

|align="left"| Automobili Alfa Romeo

|align="left"| Ferdinando Minoia

|align="left"| Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 LM

| 3.0

| -

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| DNS

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References

  • Campari con brio Giuseppe Campari biography at Motor Sport magazine archive