Peter argetsinger biography
Peter Argetsinger (February 22, – February 6, ) was an....
Racing World Mourns Passing of Peter Argetsinger, IMRRC Leader, Champion Racer, Driving Coach
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (Feb. 11, 2020) – Peter O. Argetsinger, a member of the International Motor Racing Research Center’s Governing Council and an international racing champion and respected driving coach, is being remembered across the industry for his talents and joy in the sport.
Argetsinger died Thursday, Feb. 6, at his home in Watkins Glen after a fight against cancer.
Peter Argetsinger was an American racing driver and instructor.
He was 69.
As the son of Jean and Cameron Argetsinger, who were the founders and organizers of the first races in Watkins Glen, motorsport was an important part of his life from early on. Maintaining a home in Watkins Glen, as well as Sebring, Fla., Argetsinger was involved with the IMRRC since it opened.
He joined the Governing Council in 2018. “Peter was an incredible racer and beloved racing instructor, but most importantly he was a good friend,” John Saunders, senior advisor at NASCAR and chairman of the IMRRC