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The "ideal" race car: One that is competitive. The speed doesn't matter as much as the competitiveness.

Favorite Race Track-US/Europe/Brazil: Mid-Ohio, Nimes-Ledenon, Interlagos

Racing Heroes: Ayrton Senna, Alex Zanardi, Alain Prost, Gilles Villeneuve, Niki Lauda

Most Memorable Racing Achievements:

           Winning the Barber Pro Series Championship in 2001

A great comeback, with the "Stealth Car" ,after losing the whole bodywork, I got back from dead last up to fifth in the Barber Dodge Pro Series, without wind protection, mirrors, etc., in Road America in '97. Great fun!

F-First Festival in Brands Hatch 1992, from last + 10 seconds to finish fourth, on the very competitive F-First series, in England, in front of the F-Ford festival crowd...on the damp...

Mid-Ohio wet race in1998, Barber Dodge Pro Series...two spins...and a second place finish at the end...  

Advice To Young Drivers:  "Never give up."   "Winning today does not allow you to rest a little before tomorrow."
Best Part of Job: The privilege to have fun with some of the most advanced equipment on earth
Worst Part of Job: The constant fight to make people understand what open-wheel racing is all about, and people not realizing how much work we actually do!

Favorite Outdoor Activity: Snow skiing, triathlon, cycling, mountain biking, tennis

When You're Not Driving You Are...: Training for triathlon. I actively fundraise and train to support two great charities: Team in Training chapter of San Diego and The Challenged Athletes Foundation. We train for triathlon events and help raise funds for these great causes. LEARN MORE 

Favorite TV Show: Lonely Planet (is that still on?)

Favorite Book: " Flash ou  Le Grand Voyage"

What You Admire in Others: Good sense, logic

Greatest Influence On Life: Growing up in Brazil; the country of contrasts



What Would You Be If You Weren't A Driver: I always dreamed of being a driver, and that makes it hard, but either Veterinary, or mountain guide

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