Pedro Rodriguez
Race Car Driver

Pedro Rodriguez Net Worth

Pedro Rodriguez was a Mexican race car driver born in Mexico City in 1940. He was best known for his victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Daytona Sports Car Classic competitions. Tragically, he died in 1971 while racing sports cars in Nuremberg, Germany.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 18, 1940
Birth Place Mexico City, Mexico
Age 80 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 11, 1971 (age 31)
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Mexican race car driver who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Daytona Sports Car Classic competitions. He died while racing Sports cars in Nuremberg, Germany in 1971.

Before Fame

He attended Illinois' Western Military Academy, where he learned to speak English.

Trivia

He brought a recording of the Mexican national anthem with him to races after the organizers of the 1967 South African GP did not have the anthem to play upon his victory.

Family Life

His brother, Ricardo Rodriguez, was also killed while racing, dying as a result of a severe accident in the Mexican Grand Prix.

Associated With

He and legendary Italian driver Mario Andretti both won the Daytona Sports Car Classic.

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About the author

Lisa Scholfield

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