Alex Zanardi's Getting Back Behind the Wheel!!!

"Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him" (tylerssvtfocushateshim) 01/21/2014 at 12:00 • Filed to: Alex Zanardi

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BMW Motorsports has announced that paralympic gold medalist, two-time CART champion, and all-around inspirational human being Alex Zanardi will be piloting the factory Z4 GT3 in the Blancpain GT series this coming year, after four years away from competitive motorsport.

As a fan of Alex's not just as a competitor but as a person, I couldn't be more stoked. I cheered for him in the WTCC, and since the Blancpain Series is one of my favorite racing series in the world, it just makes the racing all that much better now that I have a driver to root for. I imagine a lot of racing fans just found a new favorite driver in the series as well.

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Brian Silvestro > Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him 01/21/2014 at 12:13

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Didn't know who this guy was, so I looked him up. How is he still alive after that crash?! amazing.

Bad Idea Hat > Brian Silvestro 01/21/2014 at 12:24

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Because he's Alex Zanardi.

Brian Silvestro > Bad Idea Hat 01/21/2014 at 12:26

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Clearly he's a badass. I will be watching for him in the Series.

Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him > Brian Silvestro 01/21/2014 at 12:27

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It really is astonishing that Zanardi survived, much less retaining his physical capabilities. IIRC the medical team found his injuries so grave they had the track chaplain read him his last rites, though ultimately the team's quick response is apparently what saved Zanardi's life.

jmart > Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him 01/21/2014 at 12:31

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I will never forget watching "The Pass" at Laguna Seca when I was a 3 year old.

Brian Silvestro > Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him 01/21/2014 at 12:36

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Wow that's amazing, it's great that he's getting back in the driver's seat.

David McKay > Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him 01/21/2014 at 12:42

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This guy is amazing. If anyone else had done half the inspirational things he has done in their lifetime, they would have retired already, but Mr. Zanardi has decided not to stop. I can't fathom how he can find a driving suit beg enough for his balls.