Draft:Nicola Busseni
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Italian |
| Born | September 4, 1955 |
| Died | August 12, 2002 (aged 46) |
| World Rally Championship record | |
| Active years | 1978 – 1981 |
| Co-driver | Andrea Cescon |
| Teams | Privateer |
| Rallies | 3 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Rally wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Stage wins | 0 |
| Total points | 0 |
| First rally | 1978 |
| Last rally | 1981 |
Nicola Busseni (born September 4 1955) was an Italian rally driver.
Racing career
[edit]Nicola Busseni began his career in 1979, earning the nickname “Nick Heavy Foot” for his aggressive driving style.[1] He achieved success in various competitions, notably with cars like the Porsche 911, Ferrari 308 GTB, and Lancia 037. His career was marked by notable victories, including the 1984 1000 Miles and an unforgettable performance in the 1985 1000 Miles.[2]Despite a life-threatening accident in 1988, he made a comeback in rallying before retiring after his final race in 2001.
1988 Accident
[edit]In 1988, during the Pescara Rally, Busseni suffered a severe accident while driving a Mercedes 190E 2.3. He was driving at full intensity when the crash occurred, leading to fractures and hospitalization. The accident forced him to step away from rallying, though he eventually returned to racing several years later.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Lancia Rally 037 - Nick Busseni". www.lanciarally037.com. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
- ^ "Albo d'oro". Rally 1000 Miglia (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-02-04.
- ^ "Nicola Busseni - rally profile eWRC-results.com". eWRC-results.com.