Pietro Palmieri (c.1925–1964) was an Italian

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. He entered 20 races (18 started), in

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s and Alfa Romeos. Among his best results were one victory and one second-place finish. After resigning from racing, he was active in

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. Pietro died in a car crash in Rome on 5 March 1964 at the age of 39.Ex-car racer killed in Italy
in New York Times, 6 March 1964. He is not to be confused with

Pietro Giacomo Palmieri Pietro is an Italian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: People * Pietro I Candiano (c. 842–887), briefly the 16th Doge of Venice * Pietro Tribuno (died 912), 17th Doge of Venice, from 887 to his death * Pietro II C ...

(1737-1804), a painter and printmaker.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Palmieri, Pietro 1920s births 1964 deaths Racing drivers from Rome 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers Mille Miglia drivers