This week we talk about Alfonso de Portago, racing's first playboy. He was a rich and fast adrenaline junkie who raced as hard as he lived.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_de_Portago
https://database.motorsportmagazine.com/database/drivers/alfonso-de-portago
https://therake.com/stories/icons/full-marquis-alfonso-de-portago/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrera_Panamericana#1954
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIBT_World_Championships_1957
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1000_km_Buenos_Aires
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_National