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This list of 1928 motorsport champions is a list of national or international auto racing series with a Championship decided by the points or positions earned by a driver from multiple races.
Series | Driver | Season article |
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AAA National Championship | Louis Meyer | 1928 AAA Championship Car season |
Italian Championship | Giuseppe Campari | 1928 Italian Championship [1] |
Manufacturers: Alfa Romeo |
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