Alex Zanardi Shows Off Hand Bike Racing – Video
The story of Alex Zanardi is truly an inspirational one. In a tragic accident at a 2001 CART race, Zanardi lost both his legs and many believed his racing career was over.
Years since, Zanardi has designed his own prosthetic limbs and has even made his way back behind the wheel of a car, returning to competition using hand-operated throttle and brake controls. Zanardi even had no qualms getting back on Lausitzring, the location of his tragic accident. After competing in a wide range of motorsports, Zanardi is turning his attention to hand-bike racing.
BMW Motorsport wants to share the famous Italian driver’s story and has put together a short clip documenting Zanardi’s journey to hand-bike racing. And to show off just how determined Zanardi is at facing adversity, the video takes place at Lausitzring.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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