Finnish Racer Dies in Nurburgring Crash

0:00It's April 19. You're listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered pop culture updates. I'm Cory with the story. A 66-year-old Finnish race car driver named Juha Miettenin lost his life in a massive seven-car crash during a qualifying endurance race at. Germany's Nurburgring, Nordschlifesirkid, on April 18. The pile-up hit early in the event, run by the Nurburgring Langstrecking series, prompting race control to shut everything down fast for rescue efforts, with emergency crews rushing to the scene. Miettenin passed away from his injuries right there at the Tracks Medical Center, while the other six drivers got precautionary checks and walked. Away without serious harm, organizers canceled the rest of the race and set up a moment of silence the next day, sending condolences to his family amid the shock, rippling. Through, the racing world. Four-time Formula One champ Max Prishtappin, who's eyeing the 24-hour race there in May, posted his heartbreak online, calling it a stark.

1:02Reminder of Motorsports' brutal risks. Rest in power to Juha and strength to his loved ones.