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| + | Born into a wealthy family, Taraschi was a notable motorcycle road racer in the Abruzzo and Marche regions of Italy in the pre-war years. Taraschi stopped racing due to the outbreak of the war and served in the Italian military as a motorcycle scout, serving on the Russian front. After the war ended, Taraschi took part in what was considered the first motorsport event in post-war Europe by coming second in a motorcycle race at Tortoreto Circuit in August 1945. | ||
Revision as of 16:03, 27 January 2020
Berardo Taraschi (born 23rd January 1915 in Tossicia, died 24th October 1997 in San Giovanni Teatino) was an Italian former Formula One driver and motorcycle racer.
Born into a wealthy family, Taraschi was a notable motorcycle road racer in the Abruzzo and Marche regions of Italy in the pre-war years. Taraschi stopped racing due to the outbreak of the war and served in the Italian military as a motorcycle scout, serving on the Russian front. After the war ended, Taraschi took part in what was considered the first motorsport event in post-war Europe by coming second in a motorcycle race at Tortoreto Circuit in August 1945.
