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via RaceFansOn This Day: Zanardi loses legs in Lausitzring horror crash | BriefOn September 15, 2001, Alex Zanardi experienced a horrific crash at the Lausitzring during a race, resulting in the loss of both his legs. The incident occurred as he was rejoining the track after a pit stop, leading to a collision with Alex Tagliani. The race concluded under caution, with Kenny Brack emerging as the winner after recovering from his own earlier spin.
Following his recovery, Zanardi made a remarkable return to motorsport and achieved significant success in the Paralympics, securing four gold medals in 2012 and 2016. His life and career were marked by resilience and determination, but he tragically passed away in May 2021.
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via RaceFansOn This Day: Zanardi grabs Laguna Sena win with last-lap pass in Corkscrew | BriefOn September 8, 1996, Alex Zanardi achieved a remarkable victory in the CART IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca, executing a last-lap pass on Bryan Herta at the iconic corkscrew. This win was significant not only for Zanardi but also for his teammate Jimmy Vasser, who secured the championship title that year.
Zanardi's impressive performance at Laguna Seca marked the beginning of a successful period, as he went on to win the CART championship in the subsequent two seasons. In recognition of his contributions to the sport, the corner where he made his famous pass has been renamed the 'Zanardi Corkscrew'.RaceFansMon 7 Sep · 23:01 UTC