Rafael Sperafico, one of a family of racers from Brazil, has been killed in an accident at Interlagos. The cousin of racing twins Ricardo and Rodrigo and also a relation of Alexandre, Sperafico was taking part in a Stock Car Light series race, featuring space-frame chassis under production bodyshells. GrandPrix.com
He had just left the circuit and smashed into a tyre wall at high speed when his car, competing in the Brazilian Stock Car Light championship, bounced into the path of competitor Rentao Russo, who is reportedly in a serious but stable condition with head injuries. HomeOfSport.com
The accident occurred on the same stretch of the Interlagos track where Formula One drivers Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber were involved in an accident during the 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix. The accident occurred on the same stretch of the Interlagos track where Formula One drivers Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber were involved in an accident during the 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix. Sports.com
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