Carlo Abarth: Italian Madness

Photo: Abarth
Around 1968, Carlo made a wager with one of his best pilots, Johann Abt (who later founded Abt Sportline): if he won all the race in which he entered, his season would not cost him a penny. He almost made it: in 30 races, he won 29 times and managed to finish second once!

Photo: Abarth
Around 1968, Carlo made a wager with one of his best pilots, Johann Abt (who later founded Abt Sportline): if he won all the race in which he entered, his season would not cost him a penny. He almost made it: in 30 races, he won 29 times and managed to finish second once!