Jorge Recalde (rally driver)

Jorge Raúl Recalde (August 9, 1951 – March 10, 2001) was an Argentine rally driver born in Mina Clavero.

Recalde had a great knowledge of the roads of the Sierras de Córdoba, and began racing in 1970 in the "Turismo Mejorado" class.

Nicknamned El Cóndor de Traslasierra, Recalde was an enthusiastic promoter of motorsports in the Córdoba region of Argentina.

He won the event again in 1995, when it was part of the 2-litre world championship due to the WRC round rotation system.

Recalde died of myocardial infarction while competing in the ninth edition of the Villa Dolores rally.