Hélio Castroneves

Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. He won the Indianapolis 500 in both 2001 and 2002, and finished second to teammate and countryman Gil de Ferran in 2003.

Related Topics:
May 10 - 1975 - São Paulo - Brazil - Champcar - Indy Racing League - Indianapolis 500 - 2001 - 2002 - Gil de Ferran - 2003

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Racing fans have given Castroneves the nickname "Spider-Man" because of his victory celebration, in which he climbs the track-side debris fence.

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Champcar career results

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