About Tuka Rocha
Lived 1982 – 2019 (aged 36). Tuka Rocha was a Brazilian engineer and racing automobile driver.
Christiano "Tuka" Chiaradia Alcoba Rocha (December 13, 1982 – November 17, 2019) was a Brazilian race car driver. He won numerous karting championships in Brazil from 1996 to 2000. He then moved up to South American Formula 3 Lights. In 2002, he moved to Europe to compete in the World Series by Nissan where he was Ricardo Zonta's teammate. In 2004, he competed in Superfund Euro 3000. In 2005, he was a test driver for A1 Team Brazil in the A1 Grand Prix Series and was named one of the team's race drivers for the 2006-2007 season. In 2008, Rocha was chosen to drive the Flamengo's car in Formula Superleague.
Rocha died on November 17, 2019, three days after being involved in a small airplane crash near Bahia, Brazil. On a private flight from Jundiaí Airport to Maraú-Barra Grande Airport near Maraú, the aircraft crashed on landing. The Cessna Citation II burst into flames, fatally injuring Rocha and two others.
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Who was Tuka Rocha?
Brazilian racing driver (1982-2019)
When was Tuka Rocha born?
Tuka Rocha was born on 13 December 1982 in São Paulo.
When did Tuka Rocha die?
Tuka Rocha died on 17 November 2019 in Hospital Geral do Estado.
What was Tuka Rocha's occupation?
Tuka Rocha was an engineer and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Tuka Rocha?
Tuka Rocha was Brazilian.
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