Edson Reis
{{Short description|Brazilian racing driver}}
Edson Leandro dos Reis, also known as Edson Reis, (born December 22, 1982.{{cite web |title=Driver database - Edson Reis |url=https://legacy.driverdb.com/drivers/edson-reis-1506633896/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |publisher=Driver DataBase}}) in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil is a professional racing driver. He currently competes in the NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race.
{{Infobox racing driver
| name = Edson Reis
| image =
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1982|12|22}}
| birth_place = Curitiba, Paraná (Brazil)
| current series = NASCAR Brasil Series
| first year = 2023
| current team = Maxon Racing Team
| car number = 12
| starts = 34
| wins = 1
| podiums = 12
| poles = 1
| year = 2024
| prev 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.{{cite web |title=Edson Reis confirms presence on the grid of Nascar Brasil |url=https://motorsport.uol.com.br/nascar-brasil-sprint-race/news/nascar-brasil-edson-reis-confirma-presenca-no-grid-em-2023/10437313/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |publisher=MotorSport.Com}} 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,{{cite web |title=Results 2016 Paraná Dirty Race Championship |url=http://fpra.com.br/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/PARANAENSE-VELOCIDADE-NA-TERRA-4.pdf |access-date=2023-04-03 |publisher=FPRA}} 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,{{cite web |title=Lucas and Edson drive at Cascavel de Ouro 2018 |url=https://www.revistapodium.com/2018/11/14/lucas-bornemann-e-edson-dos-reis-correm-a-cascavel-de-ouro-2018/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |publisher=Podium Magazine}} 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.{{cite web |title=Lucas Bornemann and Edson dos Reis face a lot of rain and wind at Cascavel de Ouro |url=https://cascavelnews.com.br/automobilismo/lucas-bornemann-e-edson-dos-reis-se-quem-da-chuva-e-do-vento-na-cascavel-de-ouro/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |publisher=Cascavel News}}
Over the next few years, Reis participated in various categories of Brazilian motorsport, including finishing second in the 2019 Turismo Nacional championship,{{cite web |title=Turismo Nacional ends with three champion brands |url=https://catve.com/noticia/3/265614/turismo-nacional-temporada-termina-com-tres-marcas-campeas |access-date=2023-04-03 |publisher=CATVE}} competing in the 2020 Copa HB20 championship,{{cite web |title=After a giant performance Edson Reis closes the hb20 cup season in the second highest place on the podium |url=https://www.revistapodium.com/2020/12/15/apos-atuacao-gigante-edson-reis-fecha-temporada-da-copa-hb20-no-2o-lugar-mais-alto-do-podio/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |publisher=Podium Magazine}} and earning victories{{cite web |title=We had several winners at the Porsche Cup in Curitiba |url=https://racemotor.com.br/2021/06/28/vencedores-diferentes-na-porsche-cup-em-curitiba |access-date=2023-04-03 |publisher=Race Motor}} in the Porsche Cup in his hometown in 2021.{{cite web |title=Edson Reis wins at the Porsche Cup in Curitiba |url=https://www.automanianet.com.br/2021/06/edson-reis-vence-na-porsche-gt3-cup-3-8-trophy/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |publisher=Bispo Neto}} He also joined experienced driver Sérgio Jimenez in endurance races of Porsche Cup.{{cite web |title=Edson Reis joins Sérgio Jimenez in the Porsche Cup endurance championship |url=https://motorsport.uol.com.br/porsche/news/porsche-cup-edson-reis-ganha-companhia-de-sergio-jimenez-em-campeonato-endurance/6646394/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |publisher=Motorsport.Com}} That same year, he secured 4th place in the Porsche Cup GT3 Endurance category and 5th place in the Porsche Cup GT3 Trophy standings.{{cite web |title=Porsche Cup: Final standings and champions of 2021 |url=https://motorsport.uol.com.br/porsche/news/porsche-cup-veja-classificacao-final-do-campeonato-sprint-e-todos-os-campeoes-de-2021/6785142/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |publisher=MotorSport.Com}}
In 2022, he achieved an impressive 2nd place finish in the Interlagos race {{cite web |title=Edson Reis wants a great result in Goiânia |url=https://motorsport.uol.com.br/tcrsa/news/tcr-south-america-edson-reis-quer-podio-em-goiania/10315363/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |publisher=Motorsport.Com}}{{cite web |title=Edson Reis debuts with a podium at the Interlagos track |url=https://www.jornaldooeste.com.br/esporte/edson-reis-estreia-com-podio-na-tcr-south-america-em-interlagos%EF%BF%BC/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |publisher=Oeste News}} 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{{cite web |title=From heaven to hell, Edson Reis celebrates life after Rivera |url=https://www.f1mania.net/outros/tcr/tcr-south-america-do-ceu-ao-inferno-edson-reis-celebra-a-vida-pos-rivera/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |publisher=F1 Mania}}
In 2023, Reis made his debut in the AM division of NASCAR Brasil and secured two fifth positions in the first races held in Goiânia{{cite web |title=Edson Reis conquers two fifth places in the opening of the Nascar Brasil championship |url=https://www.shopcar.com.br/mobile/noticias/edson-reis-conquista-dois-p-dios-na-abertura-da-nascar-brasi/20-03-2023/16598 |access-date=2023-04-03 |publisher=Shopcar Blog}} and finish second twice in the Interlagos racing.{{cite web |title=NASCAR Brazil: Edson Reis finishes second weekend with a double podium |url=https://motorsport.uol.com.br/nascar-brasil-sprint-race/news/nascar-brasil-edson-reis-finaliza-segunda-etapa-com-dois-podios/10463921/ |access-date=2023-05-18 |publisher=MotorSport.Com}} 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.{{cite web |title=NASCAR Brasil: Edson Reis is vice-champion in AM Special Edition |url=https://motorsport.uol.com.br/nascar-brasil-series/news/nascar-brasil-edson-reis-e-vice-campeao-na-am-da-special-edition/10519107/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |publisher=MotorSport.Com}}{{cite web |title=Overall standings 2023 |url=https://www.nascarbrasil.com.br/tabela-de-classificacao-2023/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |publisher=NASCAR Brasil}}
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.{{cite web |title=Edson Reis from NASCAR Brasil heads to the United States |url=https://jornaldiadia.com.br/edson-reis-da-nascar-brasil-embarca-para-os-estados-unidos/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |publisher=Jornal Dia Dia}} 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.{{cite web |title=NASCAR Brasil 2024 standings |url=https://www.nascarbrasil.com.br/tabela-de-classificacao-2024/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |publisher=NASCAR Brasil}}{{cite web |title=NASCAR Brasil crowns its 2024 champions |url=https://www.autoracing.com.br/nascar-brasil-consagra-seus-campeoes-de-2024/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |publisher=AutoRacing}}
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