Taso Mathieson
1908–1991 (age 83)
Biography
Born in 1908, Taso Mathieson took to the wheel in an era when courage and curiosity were the twin engines of automobile racing; he became known for his steady nerve and sportsmanship across European circuits, and even after he stepped away from the podium his stories continued to be shared among enthusiasts in Vichy, where he spent his final years.
Mathieson delighted in mentoring those who came to admire the machines and the men who drove them, always reminding guests that respect for the vehicle and the fellow driver lay at the heart of every healthy competition.