Affonso Giaffone
Affonso Giaffone Neto is a Brazilian former racing driver. He is one of several racing drivers in his family; he is a cousin of Felipe Giaffone, and a cousin-in-law of Rubens Barrichello. His father Affonso Giaffone Jr. was also a racing driver.
Giaffone raced in the 1996–1997 [Indy Racing League season] with eight career starts, including the 1997 [Indianapolis 500|1997] Indianapolis 500. His best career finish was in fourth position at Charlotte [Motor Speedway] in 1997. Before the IRL he finished third in the 1995 Indy Lights championship behind Greg Moore (race [car driver)|Greg Moore] and Robbie Buhl. He was the 1991 Formula Three Sudamericana Champion with five victories.