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Alberto Crespo

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Born:

16 Jan 1920
Buenos Aires

Died:

14 Aug 1991
Buenos Aires

Nationality:

Argentina

Grands Prix:

0 (1952)

Involved with Argentine motorsport administration until his death, Crespo started racing after World War Two in the long-distance road races that were prolific in his homeland, but later became a regular circuit racer with his own Alfa Romeo until the late 1950's. A decade later, he founded his camshaft specialist firm, Levas Crespo, which are still going strong now, expanding into a range of different automobile accessories. Alberto also worked as a consultant to a few drivers, including Juan Maria Traverso.

Biography last updated 26 Oct 2015