Oscar Aventín
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Oscar Raúl El Puma Aventín (born on December 26, 1946 in Morón
) is a retired racecar driver
from Argentina. He competed in the Turismo Carretera
(TC) series together with his brother Antonio.
After taking part in some zonal races, Aventín started racing in Turismo Carretera in 1977, firstly with his brother Antonio (Tony), who was TC Champion 1980-1981 at the wheel of Dodge
. Oscar was triple vice-champion from 1979 to 1982 and won eight races. As of 1983, he switched for Ford
, even he made brief comebacks to Dodge until 1988. He clinched 1991 and 1992 Championships at the wheel of Ford Falcon.
He announced his retirement in 1993, but returned from 1994 onwards driving for Dodge and then for Chevrolet
. He retired from car racing in 1997 and became president of ACTC board as of 2001.
Oscar and Antonio are the only brothers who managed to emulate Óscar
and Juan Gálvez
as TC Champions. Oscar's son, Diego
is an active Turismo Carretera driver.
Morón, Buenos Aires
Morón is a city in the Argentine province of Buenos Aires, capital of the Morón Partido, located in the Greater Buenos Aires metropolitan area, at...
) is a retired racecar driver
Auto racing
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from Argentina. He competed in the Turismo Carretera
Turismo Carretera
Turismo Carretera is a popular touring car racing series in Argentina, and the oldest car racing series still active in the world....
(TC) series together with his brother Antonio.
After taking part in some zonal races, Aventín started racing in Turismo Carretera in 1977, firstly with his brother Antonio (Tony), who was TC Champion 1980-1981 at the wheel of Dodge
Plymouth GTX
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. Oscar was triple vice-champion from 1979 to 1982 and won eight races. As of 1983, he switched for Ford
Ford Falcon (Argentina)
The Argentine Ford Falcon is a car that was built by Ford Argentina from 1962 to 1991. Mechanically, it was based on Ford USA's 1960 Falcon. The Falcon retained the same elegant body style throughout its production, with several substantial face lifts taking place during its lifespan, giving it a...
, even he made brief comebacks to Dodge until 1988. He clinched 1991 and 1992 Championships at the wheel of Ford Falcon.
He announced his retirement in 1993, but returned from 1994 onwards driving for Dodge and then for Chevrolet
Super Sport
Super Sport, or SS, is the signature performance option package offered by Chevrolet, a United States Auto Maker, on a limited number of its vehicles. All SS models come with distinctive "SS" markings on their exterior. The package was first made available for the 1961 Impala...
. He retired from car racing in 1997 and became president of ACTC board as of 2001.
Oscar and Antonio are the only brothers who managed to emulate Óscar
Oscar Alfredo Gálvez
Oscar Alfredo Gálvez was a racing driver from Argentina. He participated in 1 Formula One Grand Prix, debuting on January 18, 1953...
and Juan Gálvez
Juan Gálvez
Juan Gálvez was an Argentine racing driver, and the brother of driver Óscar Alfredo Gálvez. They started racing together in Turismo Carretera but then took separate ways and competed in different cars...
as TC Champions. Oscar's son, Diego
Diego Aventín
Diego Aventín is an Argentine racing driver. He has run in different series, with major success in Turismo Carretera, TC 2000 and TRV6...
is an active Turismo Carretera driver.