Átila Abreu facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Átila Abreu
Nationality	Brazilian
Born	(1987-05-10) 10 May 1987 (age 38) Sorocaba (Brazil)
Stock Car Brasil career
Debut season	2006
Current team	Shell Racing
Racing licence	FIA Gold (until 2022) FIA Silver (2023–)
Car no.	51
Starts	238
Championships	0
Wins	17
Poles	10
Fastest laps	4
Previous series
2017 2007 2005 2003–2004	Stadium Super Trucks GT3 Brasil Championship Formula 3 Euro Series Formula BMW ADAC

Átila Roberto de Abreu, born on May 10, 1987, in Sorocaba, Brazil, is a talented Brazilian racing driver. He currently races for Pole Motorsport in the exciting Stock Car Pro Series.

Átila Abreu's Racing Journey

Abreu driving in the Pau Grand Prix in 2005

Átila Abreu started his racing career in karting in 1996. He then moved on to bigger racing series, showing his skills in different types of cars.

Early Days in Formula BMW

In 2003, Átila joined the Formula BMW ADAC championship. He raced with Team Rosberg and finished ninth overall. He also came in second in the Rookie Cup, which is for new drivers. He earned two podium finishes that year, meaning he placed in the top three in two races.

The next year, 2004, he switched to ADAC Mittelrhein e.V. and had an even better season. He finished as the runner-up in the championship. He won two races at the Adria International Raceway and the Nürburgring.

Moving to Formula Three

In 2005, Átila stepped up to the Formula 3 Euro Series with Mücke Motorsport. This was a more advanced racing series. He finished fifteenth in the standings, scoring points in seven races.

Racing in Stock Car Brasil

After competing in Europe, Átila returned to Brazil. He started racing in local series, including the popular Stock Car Brasil. In 2008, he joined the JF Racing team in Stock Car V8. He was chosen as the "surprise pilot" of the team, finishing eighth overall.

In 2010, Átila achieved a big milestone. He won his very first race in Stock Car Brasil. Since then, he has continued to be a strong competitor in the series.

Adventures in Stadium Super Trucks

In 2017, Átila Abreu tried something different. He made his debut in the Stadium Super Trucks series at the Detroit Grand Prix. He was the first Brazilian driver to compete in this exciting series. He drove the No. 51 truck, sponsored by Shell and Monster Energy.

In his first race, he finished eleventh after an accident. However, he completed the second event in eighth place.

Career Highlights

Átila Abreu has had a long and successful career in motorsports. Here are some of his main achievements:

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