Sérgio Jimenez
Brazilian race car driver, Stock Car champion
Born
May 15th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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Born in 1984, this Brazilian race car driver competed in various racing series, achieving significant success. Primarily known for participating in the Stock Car Brasil series, claimed the championship title in 2015. His career included racing for top teams in the Brazilian circuit, demonstrating notable skill and performance on the track.
Won the Stock Car Brasil Championship in 2015
Raced for the full-time team Amatt Racing
Participated in the Formula Renault 2.0 series
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