The motor world is once again in mourning after the death of Lurrique Ferrari, a 36-year-old stunt rider who died during a live exhibition of the popular Hot Wheels Epic Show. The accident, which occurred last Sunday, has caused a wave of commotion in Brazil and throughout the international motorcycling community, especially as it occurred during a regular stunt of the show which, this time, ended in the worst way.
The accident took place at the Beto Carrero World theme park, located in Penha, on the north coast of the state of Santa Catarina (Brazil). Hundreds of families were attending the show when an acrobatic stunt calculated to the millimeter ended up triggering a fatal impact.
According to the information provided, Ferrari was performing a high-difficulty jump when he misjudged the distance and ended up violently hitting his head against the start of the ramp. The scene was witnessed by the entire audience, who remained in absolute silence while emergency crews immediately came to the driver’s rescue.
Immediate attention, but without success
The park services were on the scene within seconds. Firefighters, medical staff and specialized personnel went to the track to assist the driver, who was unconscious after the impact. According to the press release issued by Beto Carrero World, Ferrari was
The theme park posted a message on social media that reflected the widespread feeling of grief: “Beto Carrero World informs, with deep sorrow, the death of pilot Lurrique Ferrari. Following the accident that occurred during Sunday’s show, Lurrique received immediate assistance from the park’s firefighters and was taken to a referral hospital, where he underwent surgery. “.
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He added: “In this moment of indescribable pain, we express our solidarity, respect and deepest condolences to his family, friends and teammates. Lurrique was admired for his talent, dedication, and the passion with which he carried out his work, and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. The park is providing support to the family and has already initiated internal protocols to investigate the causes of the accident. “.
The statement confirms that the internal investigation to clarify the exact reason for the accident is active, and that the family is receiving psychological and logistical support from the organization.
A pilot loved and respected for his talent
Lurrique Ferrari was a regular fixture at stunt shows and motorized shows. His skill, his charisma on stage and the passion with which he approached his work had made him one of the most recognized faces of the Hot Wheels Epic Show, one of the most popular motor shows in Brazil with thousands of fans.
The rider, as described in the park’s statement, was “admired for his talent, dedication and the passion with which he performed his job”. His death leaves a void not only among colleagues and friends, but also among fans who followed his every performance.
Lurrique Ferrari was a regular employee at the park, where he performed shows almost daily and amassed nearly 50,000 followers on Instagram.
The impact on the ‘Hot Wheels Epic Show’.
The show in which Ferrari lost its life is one of the star events at the Beto Carrero World park. Inspired by the Hot Wheels universe, the show combines high-level acrobatics, realistic jumps, controlled explosions and modified vehicles to recreate the dynamism of the famous toys.
Sunday’s show, which began as just another day of family entertainment, turned into a moment that none of the attendees will ever forget. After the accident, the show was suspended and the park activated its emergency protocols. For the time being, the continuity of the show is being reviewed while investigations continue.
Open investigation: what is known so far
Although the official communiqué states that they have already “initiated their internal protocols to investigate the causes of the accident,” for now no concrete hypothesis has been released as to what went wrong in the execution of the jump. Aerobatic maneuvers, especially in ramps, require absolute precision in speed, distance, inclination and pilot calculation. The slightest variation can trigger a fatal outcome.
The local authorities have not informed about the opening of an official file, but it is usual for accidents of this magnitude to involve an analysis of the vehicle’s mechanics as well as the condition of the runway, the ramp and the surrounding safety systems.
