Edson Reis
Brazilian racing driver
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Edson Leandro dos Reis, also known as Edson Reis, (born December 22, 1982.[1]) in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil is a professional racing driver. He currently competes in the NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race.
| Edson Reis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 December 1982 |
| NASCAR Brasil Series career | |
| Debut season | 2023 |
| Current team | Maxon Racing Team |
| Car number | 12 |
| Starts | 34 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Podiums | 12 |
| Poles | 1 |
| Previous series | |
| Turismo Nacional Brasil Hyundai HB20 Cup GT3 Porsche Cup Brazil TCR South America | |
Career
Reis began his racing career at the age of 14 by participating in kart races.[2] He took a break from motorsports and returned to racing in 2016.
In that year, Reis competed in his first racing car event, the Paraná Dirty Race Championship,[3] in the Turismo 1,600 Injected category, where he secured only three points. He then participated in touring races in 2017 and 2018 to prepare for the Cascavel de Ouro,[4] a renowned Brazilian motorsport race. He teamed up with Lucas Bornemann and finished the race in 24th place, gaining 29 positions during the three-hour race.[5]
Over the next few years, Reis participated in various categories of Brazilian motorsport, including finishing second in the 2019 Turismo Nacional championship,[6] competing in the 2020 Copa HB20 championship,[7] and earning victories[8] in the Porsche Cup in his hometown in 2021.[9] He also joined experienced driver Sérgio Jimenez in endurance races of Porsche Cup.[10] That same year, he secured 4th place in the Porsche Cup GT3 Endurance category and 5th place in the Porsche Cup GT3 Trophy standings.[11] In 2022, he achieved an impressive 2nd place finish in the Interlagos race [12][13] and a victory in Rivera, Uruguay, in the 2022 TCR South America Championship, however, his season ended prematurely due to a severe accident that left him with two broken ribs and a labyrinth problem, requiring several months of recovery[14]
In 2023, Reis made his debut in the AM division of NASCAR Brasil[2] and secured two fifth positions in the first races held in Goiânia[15] and finish second twice in the Interlagos racing.[16] Later, he achieved several podium finishes and one race victory, finishing as the vice-champion of the AM Special Edition and securing third place overall in the 2023 season.[17][18]
In 2024, Edson Reis traveled to the United States to participate in tests at the New Smyrna Speedway, gaining valuable experience with NASCAR vehicles and strengthening his connection with the series internationally.[19] That same year, however, Reis faced challenges, including mechanical failures and accidents, he finished the Special Edition in 11th place and ranked 14th overall in the NASCAR Brasil season standings.[20][21]
Results summary
Racing highlights
- 2019: Vice-champion, Turismo Nacional Brasil – 2B
- 2020: 9th place, Copa HB20 – Super
- 2021: 4th place, Porsche Cup GT3 Endurance, 5th place, Porsche Cup GT3 Trophy
- 2023: Vice-champion, AM Special Edition, NASCAR Brasil; 3rd overall
- 2024: 11th place, Special Edition, NASCAR Brasil; 14th overall