Jarno Saarinen

Race Car Driver

Birthday December 11, 1945

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Turku, Finland

DEATH DATE May 20, 1973 (27)

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About

Grand Prix motorcycle racer from 1970-1973, including in 1972 when he was the 250cc champion.

Before Fame

He began his career as an ice track racer, and won the Finnish championship.

Trivia

He died during the fourth Grand Prix of 1973, when the rider in front of him lost control, causing a 14-rider crash that killed the first two riders.

Family Life

He was born in Turku, Finland, and died at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy.

Associated With

He often raced against Giacomo Agostini.