Jose Carlos Pace
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José Carlos Pace (born October 6th, 1944 in São Paulo, Brazil, died March 18th, 1977 in Mairiporã, São Paulo, Brazil) was a Brazilian racing driver famous for his appearances in Formula One.
Formula One
1976: Tyrell
Pace joined the Tyrell team for the 1976 season, but failed to score any points all year - his best finishes being a pair of ninth places in the Soviet Union and France.
Death
Despite a fairly consistent 1976, Pace missed out on a drive for 1977. On 18th March, 1977, Pace perished in a light aircraft incident.
The Interlagos Circuit was renamed the Autódromo José Carlos Pace following his death.
