He motoring is in mourning after the death of the pilot Carlos Oliveirawho had an accident after crash into a concrete wallin one of the laps of Track Day, a renowned race that was run at the Carlos Dumont racetrack in Paraguay.
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In the videos that went viral on the networks it can be seen that The 72-year-old Paraguayan pilot loses control of the vehicle and hits a wall directly which was near the track.
In the videos that went viral on the networks, you can see that the 72-year-old Paraguayan driver loses control of the vehicle and hits directly against a wall that was near the track. (Instgaram @wilsamesp)
After the crash, the medical team worked immediately, however, nothing could be done due to the severity of the injuries he had suffered after the strong impact.
Oliveira was known and loved in the field of Paraguayan motorsports and his love for engines led him to participate in numerous shows and events linked to this sport.
The authorities began a investigation to find out if the accident occurred due to a car failure or due to some problem in the circuit where Track Day was run.
What is a Track Day?
Track Day is a competition that takes place in various countries and has professional and amateur drivers who want to enjoy the competition.
“A Track Day is a way to test the speed, capacity and ability of your car and yourself in a safe and controlled place, in this case at the Rubén Dumot Autodrome in the city of Capiatá, away from traffic. dangerous and places in poor condition,” explains the Track Day Paraguay website.
There they indicate that “practically any street car – standard or prepared – is allowed (not SUV or truck) as long as it is in good condition and meets the safety requirements. Brakes, tires, shock absorbers in good condition plus lights and indicators that work properly,” according to the page.