Edson Reis

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 (1982-12-22) 22 December 1982 (age 42)
Curitiba, Paraná (Brazil)
NASCAR Brasil Series career
Debut season2023
Current teamMaxon Racing Team
Car number12
Starts34
Wins1
Podiums12
Poles1
Previous series
Turismo Nacional Brasil
Hyundai HB20 Cup
GT3 Porsche Cup Brazil
TCR South America

Career

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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

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Racing highlights

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  • 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


Racing career summary

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  • Races Participated: 132
  • Wins: 6
  • Podiums: 39
  • Pole Positions: 3
  • Win Percentage: 4.54%
  • Podium Percentage: 29.55%[1][20][18]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Driver database - Edson Reis". Driver DataBase. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  2. ^ a b "Edson Reis confirms presence on the grid of Nascar Brasil". MotorSport.Com. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  3. ^ "Results 2016 Paraná Dirty Race Championship" (PDF). FPRA. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  4. ^ "Lucas and Edson drive at Cascavel de Ouro 2018". Podium Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  5. ^ "Lucas Bornemann and Edson dos Reis face a lot of rain and wind at Cascavel de Ouro". Cascavel News. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  6. ^ "Turismo Nacional ends with three champion brands". CATVE. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  7. ^ "After a giant performance Edson Reis closes the hb20 cup season in the second highest place on the podium". Podium Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  8. ^ "We had several winners at the Porsche Cup in Curitiba". Race Motor. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  9. ^ "Edson Reis wins at the Porsche Cup in Curitiba". Bispo Neto. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  10. ^ "Edson Reis joins Sérgio Jimenez in the Porsche Cup endurance championship". Motorsport.Com. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  11. ^ "Porsche Cup: Final standings and champions of 2021". MotorSport.Com. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  12. ^ "Edson Reis wants a great result in Goiânia". Motorsport.Com. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  13. ^ "Edson Reis debuts with a podium at the Interlagos track". Oeste News. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  14. ^ "From heaven to hell, Edson Reis celebrates life after Rivera". F1 Mania. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  15. ^ "Edson Reis conquers two fifth places in the opening of the Nascar Brasil championship". Shopcar Blog. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  16. ^ "NASCAR Brazil: Edson Reis finishes second weekend with a double podium". MotorSport.Com. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
  17. ^ "NASCAR Brasil: Edson Reis is vice-champion in AM Special Edition". MotorSport.Com. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  18. ^ a b "Overall standings 2023". NASCAR Brasil. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  19. ^ "Edson Reis from NASCAR Brasil heads to the United States". Jornal Dia Dia. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  20. ^ a b "NASCAR Brasil 2024 standings". NASCAR Brasil. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  21. ^ "NASCAR Brasil crowns its 2024 champions". AutoRacing. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
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