logo
Porsche Cup Brazil Driver Catches Major Air in Scary Qualifying Crash

Porsche Cup Brazil Driver Catches Major Air in Scary Qualifying Crash

Yahoo22-03-2025
On the opening weekend of the Porsche Cup Brazil came to a halt early when a scary solo crash sent rookie driver, Heverton Cardoso, airborne during his qualification session for the Sprint Challenge. Cardoso lost control entering the top of Autodromo Velocitta's corkscrew corner and hit a barrier while sliding sideways; this lifted the No. 36 GT3 car, and his momentum sent him flying.
The right side tires barely grazed the track surface as it flew across the corner, starting its first rotation. Upside down, Cardoso flew through the air before hitting the ground on the lid of his car and bouncing back up into the sand barrels. He had at least five more points of contact with the ground before skidding to a stop, alternating from hitting the surface with the nose and the vehicle's roof mostly.
The Porsche Cup medical team quickly attended to Cardoso and was able to exit the vehicle and head to the medical center with assistance.
You Might Also Like
You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox
Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners
The Man Who Signs Every Car
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Steelers countdown to kickoff — No. 18: a history of the number and who wore it best
Steelers countdown to kickoff — No. 18: a history of the number and who wore it best

USA Today

time16 minutes ago

  • USA Today

Steelers countdown to kickoff — No. 18: a history of the number and who wore it best

The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we're at 18 days until Pittsburgh faces off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. In the spirit of the countdown, we're taking a look at the history of No. 18 and the players who wore it best. Current Steelers No. 18 wearer: QB Will Howard Selected with the 185th pick in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, fan-favorite rookie QB Will Howard is the current No. 18 on the Steelers roster. After finishing his Ohio State career as a National Champion, Howard carries the hopes of Steelers fans wishing he can become the next great franchise quarterback — and he has the perfect mentor in Aaron Rodgers to potentially turn this dream into reality. Last five Steelers to wear No. 18: Best No. 18 in Steelers history: WR Diontae Johnson Arguably the best Steeler to ever wear No. 18 is Diontae Johnson. Selected with the 66th overall pick in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Johnson wasted little time making an impact on the Steel City brand of football — earning a Second-Team All-Pro selection as a punt returner during his rookie season. He was also named to the 2021 Pro Bowl. During his five seasons in Pittsburgh, Johnson caught 391 passes for 4,363 yards — the ninth-most by a Steeler all-time — and 25 touchdowns. Despite leaving the Steel City on bad terms and struggling to make an impact outside of Pittsburgh, his performance as a Steeler leaves him deserving of being named the greatest to wear No. 18. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.

Nets' Nolan Traoré makes late change to jersey number before rookie year
Nets' Nolan Traoré makes late change to jersey number before rookie year

USA Today

time15 hours ago

  • USA Today

Nets' Nolan Traoré makes late change to jersey number before rookie year

Nolan Traoré is set to make the transition from France to the United States next season with the Brooklyn Nets, and the Frenchman will do so with a new jersey number. Traoré wore No. 2 last season with Saint-Quentin and No. 0 for three seasons with Centre Fédéral de Basket-ball. He also donned No. 30 and No. 0 while representing France, most recently in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers in November. The 19th pick initially chose to wear No. 19 with the Nets, likely as a nod to his draft selection, but he recently decided to change it to No. 88, according to Etienne Catalan on X. He is set to become the first player in franchise history to wear it. Traoré was the Champions League Best Young Player last season after averaging 12.2 points, 4.7 assists and 1.9 rebounds on 41% shooting from the field in 44 appearances. He registered seven 20-point games, including a 25-point effort on May 9. The 19-year-old played three games with the Nets in the NBA Summer League, averaging 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists on 30.4% shooting from the field. He debuted with 13 points, three rebounds and three assists on July 10. Traoré is among a crowded draft class for the Nets, joining Egor Dёmin (eighth pick), Drake Powell (22nd pick), Ben Saraf (26th pick) and Danny Wolf (27th pick). The Nets became the first team in history to select five players in the first round of the draft. Note: Throughout August, Rookie Wire is looking at every first-round pick and why each player selected their respective jersey number as they make the jump to the NBA. Previous: Cooper Flagg | Dylan Harper | VJ Edgecombe | Kon Knueppel | Ace Bailey | Tre Johnson | Jeremiah Fears | Egor Dёmin | Collin Murray-Boyles | Khaman Maluach | Cedric Coward | Noa Essengue | Derik Queen | Carter Bryant | Thomas Sorber | Yang Hansen | Joan Beringer | Walter Clayton Jr.

Legendary NASCAR Truck Driver Set to Retire After 2025 Season
Legendary NASCAR Truck Driver Set to Retire After 2025 Season

Newsweek

time15 hours ago

  • Newsweek

Legendary NASCAR Truck Driver Set to Retire After 2025 Season

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. ThorSport Racing announced the retirement of Matt Crafton, the driver of the No. 88 Craftsman Truck Series entry, who has been behind the wheel for his 26th year. Crafton will finish the 2025 season and step aside for the following campaign, allowing his current teammate and defending champion, Ty Majesk, to take over the No. 88. "ThorSport Racing today announced a new chapter for its storied No. 88 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry," ThorSport Racing said in a statement. "Three-time series champion Matt Crafton will conclude his full-time driving career after the 2025 season. Beginning in 2026, teammate and 2024 series champion Ty Majeski will take the wheel of the No. 88 full-time." Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Chi Chis/Menards Ford, speaks to a crew member during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2025... Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Chi Chis/Menards Ford, speaks to a crew member during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. More Photo byAs the longest-running driver in truck series history, Crafton has accomplished a lot in the sport - winning titles in 2013, 2014, and 2019 - sitting second all-time in series championships. He is also the only driver in the Craftsman Truck Series to win back-to-back titles. His 23-year partnership with Menards is the longest driver/sponsor relationship in NASCAR history. By the end of the season, he is projected to have more than 560 consecutive career starts. Crafton is at the top of series history in wins with 15, 328 top-10 finishes, 16 poles, and 2,716laps led. He isn't done yet - the truck series legend qualified for the 2025 playoffs and can add to a storied career so far. Who is Ty Majeski? As the driver of the No. 98 car, Majeski has climbed up the ranks as a driver and has established himself in the upper echelon. He won the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series title after breaking into the racing series back in 2022. In 2024, he closed the season on an impressive run of results, which landed him the title. "This is so much fun racing with this group," Majeski said after his championship win. "So proud to have the opportunity to drive these great race trucks. There's a lot of times in my career where this looks like a far dream, and [team owners] Duke and Rhonda [Thorson] really gave me my third opportunity after I had two opportunities that failed. I can't thank them enough. "It's been a long road here. These people behind me, everybody at Ford, really gave me another opportunity when my career looked like it could have ended, and they brought me on as an engineer in 2021 with a few races and turned into a full-time deal. "We made our first Championship 4 in '22, and now we're sitting here as champions." Now, Majeski steps into some big shoes with the No. 88 car. For more NASCAR news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store