Luis Moya facts for kids
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Luis Moya
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Luis at the final stage of the WRC in Llandudno, Wales November 2013
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| Born | 23 September 1960 A Coruña, Spain
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| Nationality |  Spanish |
| World Rally Championship record | |
| Active years | 1988–2002 |
| Rallies | 161 |
| Rally wins | 24 |
| Podiums | 83 |
| Stage wins | 720 |
| Total points | N/A |
| First rally | 1988 Rallye de Portugal |
| First win | 1990 Acropolis Rally |
| Last win | 2002 Rally Argentina |
| Last rally | 2002 Rally GB |
Luis Rodríguez Moya, known as Luis Moya, is a famous Spanish former rally co-driver. He was born on September 23, 1960. Luis Moya is best known for being the co-driver for the legendary driver Carlos Sainz. Together, they formed one of the most successful teams in the history of the World Rally Championship (WRC). He is one of the top co-drivers ever in WRC.
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Luis Moya's Rally Career
Luis Moya always worked with his fellow Spaniard, Carlos Sainz, during his WRC career. They were a fantastic team. They won two World Rally Championship titles together. These wins happened in 1990 and 1992.
Major Achievements in Rallying
During his career, Luis Moya and Carlos Sainz achieved 24 victories in world rallies. They raced for some of the biggest teams. These teams included Subaru, Toyota, and Ford. Luis Moya's career as a co-driver ended at the close of the 2002 season.
Life After Co-Driving
After retiring from co-driving, Luis Moya continued to be involved in rally racing. From 2003 to 2006, he worked as the Sporting Director for the Subaru World Rally Team. This role meant he helped manage the team's sports activities.
Later, Luis Moya joined the Volkswagen Motorsport rally team. He became an ambassador for the Volkswagen brand. This means he helped represent the company and its racing efforts. His record of individual wins was later surpassed by other great co-drivers. These include Daniel Elena and Timo Rautiainen.
External links
- Luis Moya's official Twitter: https://twitter.com/lmoya_oficial
- Luis Moya's Complete WRC entries list
- Luis Moya EWRC stats page
See also
In Spanish: Luis Rodríguez Moya para niños
