Planet Party's: November 2021

by Hannibal Reitano

The second day of the tribute started at the Balcarce Cemetery to transport the remains to the new mausoleum at the Fangio Museum where they will rest. Escorted by Police Motorcycles they tour the school, workshops and places he used to live followed by a caravan of cars from the museum and car clubs. Once at the Museum, a ceremony was held and Sir Jackie Stewart gave an emotional speech.

A Lunch followed at the Fangio racetrack for special guests.

Balcarce Cemetery

Police Motorcycle Guard of Honor

Coffin carried by The Regiment of Granaderos and Patricios

Ruben Fangio and Sir Jackie Stewart

The Fangio Museum

The Marine Marching Band

Mass was conducted

Remains carried to the mausoleum for final rest

1940 Chevrolet Coupe

Part of the numerous trophies

Maserati's

1957 Maserati 250 F

Mercedes Benz 1955 W196 Silver Arrow

A very simple dashboard

Very simple dashboard

Alfa Romeo

Ferrari F166 F2 with the Argentinian Racing Colours

Ruben Fangio

Fangio Racetrack

Arial Show

Barbeque (Azado) Argentinian Style

Monica Testoni and Mateo Albano

Sir Jackie Stewart arriving at the lunch

The 1969 84-hour Nürbergring Winning 1966 Torino 380 W

Sir Jackie Stewart praise words

by Hannibal Reitano

The press conference was lead by Sir Jackie Stewart and Horacio Pagani also included were Manuel Mantilla CEO Mercedes Benz Argentina, Juan Carli President of Fangio Fundation, Guillermo Montenegro Mayor of Mar del Plata, Esteban Reino Mayor of Balcarce and Oreste Berta car designer

Sir Jackie Stewart told several heartfelt stories "Fangio was the best driver I ever saw racing, Argentina should be proud and lucky to have him"

Horacio Pagani also said "I owe my career to Juan Manuel Fangio, he was the one who opened the doors of Europe to me.

Following the press conference, the Mayor of Mar del Plata and Balcarce recognize Sir Jackie Stewart as an "Illustrious Citizen"

A Cocktail concluded the evening in the Circular Salón of the Hotel.