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Sonoma here we go!

Posted By Castroneves Racing PR on August 20th @11:28AM
in the Blog Category

On the way to Sonoma, Helio said:

“Infineon Raceway is one of the most technical tracks we run on all year. It has big hills, big turns and high speed, so it makes running well there very difficult. Fortunately, we’ve been quick in Sonoma in each visit, but we haven’t been able to bring home a win. We’ve finished in the top-five the past two years, and I really want to take it to the next level this season in order to keep the Championship battle going. We’re not out of it, but we’re going to need a strong run to be able to stay in the fight.”

Let’s cheer for Helio this Sunday (Aug 24) at 5:30pm(EST) on ESPN2.

On a side note:
He is extremelly happy with the amount of visitors the website is getting, as well as the comments on posts. More to come
Thanks to everyone of you!



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53 Comments (Newest on top)

  1. Susieat 8:50 pm on September 7th, 2008

    OH MY GOSH! Amazing race at Chicago - what a professional you are. Thank you so much for such an exciting race… from 28th positon to #1 and then to lead the most laps and WIN! You are so good to your fans! We absolutely follow you every week, from season to season and you always keep it exciting. You are such a consiment professional - well spoken and optomistic. You are my role-model and I think the world of you.

    Have a great race in Australia and a nice season off …. your fans love and pray for you.

    Love to you from Oregon, Susie

  2. Castroneves Racing PRat 9:55 am on August 27th, 2008

    @Barb from Indianapolis: The schedule has been updated. And the comments are now Newest on top. Thanks for the tips
    @Allen from Indy: Em breve teremos uma sessão de contato, para entrar em contato com o departamento correto (PR, appearance, etc)
    @Aline: Estamos preparando o website em portugues :) Logo estará no ar.

  3. Alineat 7:18 pm on August 26th, 2008

    Pq vc não escreve em portugues pros pobres coitados (como eu) q não sabe fala(ler) inglês??????

    E bela corrida vc fez , tava torcendo muito por vc , vc mereceu ganhar
    E quem sabe ainda da tempo de vc pasa o Dixon e ser campeão , né

    Boa sorte nas proximas provas

    Fika com Deus

  4. jamil. rib. pretoat 3:17 pm on August 26th, 2008

    vixxxxxxxxxxxxiiiiiiiiiiiii é isso mesmo essa vitoria foi muito espetacular…não tinha o alanbrado mas tinha a arquibancada né??? hehehehehehe foi 10…é isso ai valeu….muitas vitorias a vc e sua equipe torço por vc ai valeu …1 abraço…fmz.

  5. kimat 8:49 pm on August 25th, 2008

    Helio,

    I am so happy you won at Sonoma! Congratulations on a GREAT race! Can’t wait to see you again at Kansas and Indy next year!

    You rock!!!!!!

    XOXOXO

  6. Pamat 6:17 pm on August 25th, 2008

    Congratulations Helio and Team Penske!

    What a great win on Sunday, I knew the door to victory lane would open for you eventually and what a storybook ending to the week, no writer could have scripted it better!

    You rock Helio, stay safe always.

    Pam

  7. Rochelleat 2:39 pm on August 25th, 2008

    Congrats Helio! I got home from work just in time to see the last 10 laps and to see you get your win! Way to go! I love the enthusiasm that you have and reminded my husband (Danica fan) that that is why you are my driver!! Take all this with you to Michigan and lets do it again!

  8. Christinaat 12:58 pm on August 25th, 2008

    Congratulations on your win yesterday at Infineon Raceway! It was nice to see you win. You have the best smile too!

  9. Lisaat 12:32 pm on August 25th, 2008

    Ok, now that I’ve quit bouncing off the walls celebrating!! What an wonderful team. Team Penske is truly amazing! There are not many organizations that could bounce back so quickly from such adversity. I congratulate EVERY member of TEAM PENSKE for a job very well done!!! Thank You!

  10. Susanat 11:34 am on August 25th, 2008

    Fantastic race, Helio, and a much deserved win!! Congratulations! I only wish you had a huge fence to climb! Not to worry, you’ll have the opportunity to climb this coming weekend and Belle Isle and again at Chicagoland! I have no doubt your time has come and the end of the season is yours!!! We’re all with you!

  11. Allen from Indyat 6:36 am on August 25th, 2008

    BOM DIA HELIO

    Parabens!

    Os seus fas em Indiapolis acompanham todo passo seu!

    Outra coisa - como poderia entrar em contato com seu pessoal? Trabalho para uma instituicao de caridade aqui em Indy (Neighbor Christian Legal Clinic - http://www.nclegalclinic.org - damos assessoria juridica ge graca aos pobres de Indy) e gostariamos de pedir patrocinio seu. Obrigado.

  12. Cheliat 1:57 am on August 25th, 2008

    Helio, great win today! I was so happy to be in the IRL Hospitality Tent to celebrate your victory. Seeing you on the Grid pre-race was just as fantastic. Muchos Besos!

  13. Kellat 12:49 am on August 25th, 2008

    Helio,

    Parabems pela vitoria hoje…. fico muito feliz e espero muitas e muitas vitorias pela frente… VOCE MERECE =)

  14. Lukeat 10:46 pm on August 24th, 2008

    Great race Helio. Congratulations and good luck in Detroit and Chicago.

  15. Robertaat 10:22 pm on August 24th, 2008

    Way to go Helio! That was a great race! I loved the fence you climbed! You might not have a voice tommorrow after that win!

  16. Robertaat 10:22 pm on August 24th, 2008

    Way to go Helio! That was a great race! I loved the fence you climbed! You might not a voice tommorrow after that win!

  17. Barb from Indianapolisat 9:48 pm on August 24th, 2008

    Hey Website people…when you click on the “schedule” it says Scott Dixon won at Sonoma.
    PLEASE FIX THAT…BECAUSE OUR HELIO DEFINITELY WON AT SONOMA.

    Also, might I suggest that the “comments” in the News, Blog, and Home sections be on the website with the most recent comment being at the top of the list of comments, so we don’t need to scroll all the way down to the last comments to read the most recent ones.

  18. Shirleyat 9:28 pm on August 24th, 2008

    MR Hollywood strikes again!!!!! Yes, the TV said this should be a Hollywood movie with everything Team Penske went through this week! An absooolutely SPLENDID Race! Exciting, great Driving!
    Can’t wait to see the Movie & you will be the star!! EXCELLENT!! Congratulations!

  19. Hipolitoat 9:25 pm on August 24th, 2008

    Hey Helio congratulations on that win, and this nothing yet wait till they see the detroit victory that is coming. This one proves once more that you can race,needles to say that you can also dance. Team Penske is numero uno my congrats to those guys that they not Mention to often but they deserve a lot of recognition and they do the almost immposible to keep the team going no matter what and thats the entire Crew.

  20. cacat 9:04 pm on August 24th, 2008

    WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!! Congrats Helio, way to go. I knew this would be the one. I can’t even imagine anyone else celebrating with the fans the way you do. They must have been so excited! Finish strong Helio, and find some cheese for the Gnassi whine. YEA BABY!!!!!!

  21. Suzanneat 8:52 pm on August 24th, 2008

    WAY TO GO HELIO!! GREAT JOB AS ALWAYS. NO MATTER THE OUTCOME YOU WILL ALWAYS BE #1 IN THE HEARTS OF ALL YOUR RACING FANS. WE LOVE YOU!!! GOOD LUCK IN DETROIT!

  22. Priscila Santosat 8:46 pm on August 24th, 2008

    ALELUIAAA….

    Conseguiu.. torci muito hoje, por essa vitória… merecia demais. depois da última corrida só vendo o Dixon passando vc faltanto metros para chegada. aquilo doeu demais rsrs..
    hoje foi perfeito..
    Parabéns, muita sorte e sucesso
    Priscila

  23. J.N.at 8:19 pm on August 24th, 2008

    AWESOME!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! WELL DESERVED WIN HELIO!!!!! MISFORTUNE TURNED TO A BLESSING AND WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR YOU. NOW THIS IS WHAT YOUR ARE TALKING ABOUT - STILL IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE AND ALL YOUR FANS WILL BE CHEERING YOU ON!!!!! UNBELIEVABLY COOL!!!!!!! I CANT EVEN CALM DOWN, I CAN JUST IMAGINE HOW EXCITED YOU ARE!!!!!!!

  24. Barb from Indianapolisat 8:12 pm on August 24th, 2008

    CONGRATS HELIO!!!! #1 #1 #1
    AND YOU THOUGHT A BURNT UP CAR WAS A BAD THING!!!!!!!
    YOU’RE AWESOME!! KEEP IT UP IN DETROIT!!! GOD BLESS

  25. Pegiat 8:03 pm on August 24th, 2008

    YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! AWESOME RACE, AWESOME TEAM PENSKE. WE WERE DANCING IN OUR LIVING ROOM - CELEBRATING YOUR WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!

  26. Heatherat 8:00 pm on August 24th, 2008

    WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL RACE!!!!! IT’S ABOUT TIME!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS HELIO, WHAT A PERFECT TIME FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. SUPERB JOB!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU:)

  27. Lisaat 7:49 pm on August 24th, 2008

    WOOOOOOHHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  28. R.B.at 3:09 pm on August 24th, 2008

    Helio - Congrats on winning pole!! Stay safe and drive fast today! No matter what - you’re simply the best!

    Love the new website and can’t wait for more updates to come.

  29. Francisco Casangaat 1:21 am on August 24th, 2008

    Hi Helio! Great performance in Sonoma, despite all the problems team Penske suffered before the race, so it’s very amazing for all of you to fill the front row, so… congratulations!!!! and of course good luck for tomorrow’s race =D

    greeting from Chile!

  30. J.N.at 10:52 pm on August 23rd, 2008

    Helio, Way to go!!! You are awesome!!!Pole position is fantastic and #2 spot for Ryan is great too. It was a lot of fun to watch and will be hoping for a big win for you on Sunday. I cant imagine anything more exciting than that!!! Especially if you climb the fence!!Best of luck!!!

  31. Shirleyat 10:44 pm on August 23rd, 2008

    Helio..I have always thought that you are HOT!! Just didn’t know that you’re sooo HOT that you could MELT your Car…..What a Great day for you!! And for Team Penske! Congrats to all of you! Really like to watch you drive. They followed you around the track, showing your hands on steering wheel..looks like a tough track. Best thoughts for you in the Race tomorrow!

  32. Robertaat 7:32 pm on August 23rd, 2008

    Why to go Helio, now lets climb the fence next!

  33. Jimat 7:11 pm on August 23rd, 2008

    Congrats on the pole Helio, hope you stay out front all race for the win.

  34. Lisaat 5:54 pm on August 23rd, 2008

    Go Helio!!! You really were on fire in the qualifying. Now burn it up for a win!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  35. Pegiat 5:54 pm on August 23rd, 2008

    YAHOO! POLE POSITION! FANTASTIC! PENSKE, 1 and 2 - AWESOME! REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO TOMORROW!

  36. Heatherat 5:48 pm on August 23rd, 2008

    GREAT qualifying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job to you and Ryan! Can’t wait for tomorrow.

  37. Debbieat 11:07 pm on August 22nd, 2008

    My weeks not complete unless i can see you race. your my families favorite driver.GO HELIO

  38. Heatherat 9:51 pm on August 22nd, 2008

    GREAT practice sessions today!

  39. Heatherat 9:32 am on August 22nd, 2008

    I’m sure the team will pull through and help Helio and Ryan to have a great weekend!

  40. Robertaat 9:02 am on August 22nd, 2008

    Helio good luck in Sonoma! I hope to see you climb the fence! Best of luck to you and the team!

  41. Heidiat 8:38 am on August 22nd, 2008

    Go Helio!!!! I know you can do it, good luck!!
    Your #1 fan,
    Heidi

  42. Shirleyat 7:45 am on August 22nd, 2008

    Helio, what a great season you’ve had! You make the Series exciting! Sooooo hoping you win at Sonoma and I’m still seeing you in the Championship Race til the end & you will win it all!
    Thank you for all the interviews and off-track events!! You’re The Man!!

  43. Tony Masseyat 10:18 pm on August 21st, 2008

    Hey Helio! I ain’t heard no fat lady yet! Whatever they can paste together for you this weekend at Sonoma, drive the heck out of it!

    Tony

  44. Brazllian Fanat 8:15 pm on August 21st, 2008

    Hey Helio!

    Wow that really sucks about the truck burning, but hey its team Penske and you guys will pull out of this strong. I’m rooting for you and TK to stomp Dixon this weekend! Best of Luck!

    (p.s Has Ryan taught you to surf yet?)

  45. Castroneves Racing PRat 8:01 pm on August 21st, 2008

    Although nobody got hurt in the fire, it is a said moment within the Team. Thanks for the support. The guys are doing everything possible to give Helio and Ryan great racing machines, and we are sure they will get there with perfection!

    Thanks everyone!!!

  46. Heatherat 9:17 am on August 21st, 2008

    Good luck Helio! I’ll be watching!!!

  47. Kaitlynat 1:25 am on August 21st, 2008

    I commented before I read about the fire, and now that I’ve read about it I have to leave another one! I’m so sorry to hear that happened, but very glad no one was hurt. I know that you will overcome the odds and do absolutely fabulously in this race! I have lots of faith in you :) <3

  48. J.N.at 11:01 pm on August 20th, 2008

    Hi Helio, So Sorry about the fire with your cars and equipment. Thank God no one was hurt. The good news is Penske Racing has enough resources to get you and Ryan up to speed in Sonoma. So best of luck, we will be hoping and praying for the best outcome for you.

  49. Lisaat 8:09 pm on August 20th, 2008

    Hi Helio!!
    So sorry to hear about your car, but relieved that no one was injured. Good Luck on the Sonoma race. Can’t wait to see you back in the winners circle!!!!!

  50. cacat 6:39 pm on August 20th, 2008

    Dearest Helio, just read about the fire in your trailer. Please know we are praying and pulling for you. So sorry to hear your current car is destroyed but know your team will pull you through and replace what is lost. Keep the faith and climb the fence, we know you can do it. Go Helio, Go Ryan, Go Team Penske.

  51. J.N.at 3:14 pm on August 20th, 2008

    Helio, we will certainly be cheering for you!!! We always do!!! No matter what the outcome, you are still our favorite driver and always will be. Knowing how much it would mean to you, we just cheer all the more!!!.Also, so glad you are happy with the website since you deserve to be. We are very happy with it too.

  52. Kaitlynat 2:58 pm on August 20th, 2008

    Hi Helio!! I am so glad to see your website up :) I know you can do it this weekend!! My whole family and I are rooting for you! WOOOO HELIO!! <3

  53. cacat 11:41 am on August 20th, 2008

    Hi Helio, we want to see you climb the fence. We are cheering for you and praying for you. GO HELIO, GO RYAN, GO TEAM PENSKE!!!! cac

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