Comments on: Helio – 2009 INDY 500 WINNER! http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/05/24/helio-2009-indy-500-winner/ Updated by Helio and Castroneves Racing Wed, 16 May 2012 03:40:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Natalie http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/05/24/helio-2009-indy-500-winner/comment-page-6/#comment-4267 Natalie Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:43:03 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=379#comment-4267 I love you. I love your smile, I love your beautiful eyes, I love your wonderful personality. Never change, dear Helio. God Bless you. Congratulations. I love you. I love your smile, I love your beautiful eyes, I love your wonderful personality. Never change, dear Helio. God Bless you. Congratulations.

]]> By: Nancy@Indy http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/05/24/helio-2009-indy-500-winner/comment-page-5/#comment-4232 Nancy@Indy Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:00:42 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=379#comment-4232 Helio! This message is late, but heart-felt. From the day I heard about the trial, to the day you were declared innocent, I prayed every day for you. Honestly. As you said in interviews, God answered all our prayers! It was a happy day! (If you weren't able to race, my heart just wouldn't be into the IRL season as usual.) :) I was there in the crowd on Indy 500 Race day when you won for the third time, and myself and everyone around me erupted into cheers when you won. AWESOME! Soooooo happy for you. I've really enjoyed all the interviews you've given surrounding the 500, and the Victory Dinner broadcast. Everyone says it and so will I...your zest for life, your contagious personality, positive attitude are so fun and uplifting. You inspire lots of people! (loved the article in IndyCar magazine last year you did on positive thinking -very good). You are obviously my favorite driver, and I'm so happy for you. Oh, thanks for signing a photo I took of you at the track during the month of May 2 yrs. ago. It's framed, on the wall and enjoyed by all! Have a terrific season. I think YOU will be the points Champion this year. You've already won 2 races! :) Warmly, Nancy@Indy Helio!
This message is late, but heart-felt. From the day I heard about the trial, to the day you were declared innocent, I prayed every day for you. Honestly. As you said in interviews, God answered all our prayers! It was a happy day! (If you weren’t able to race, my heart just wouldn’t be into the IRL season as usual.) :) I was there in the crowd on Indy 500 Race day when you won for the third time, and myself and everyone around me erupted into cheers when you won. AWESOME! Soooooo happy for you. I’ve really enjoyed all the interviews you’ve given surrounding the 500, and the Victory Dinner broadcast. Everyone says it and so will I…your zest for life, your contagious personality, positive attitude are so fun and uplifting. You inspire lots of people! (loved the article in IndyCar magazine last year you did on positive thinking -very good). You are obviously my favorite driver, and I’m so happy for you. Oh, thanks for signing a photo I took of you at the track during the month of May 2 yrs. ago. It’s framed, on the wall and enjoyed by all! Have a terrific season. I think YOU will be the points Champion this year. You’ve already won 2 races! :)
Warmly, Nancy@Indy

]]> By: Debbi http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/05/24/helio-2009-indy-500-winner/comment-page-5/#comment-3933 Debbi Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:45:21 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=379#comment-3933 Having the same sweet spirit and positive attitude no matter if things go well or not so well, shows me something everyone here knows. You are a champion already !!! It will go better next time. Having the same sweet spirit and positive attitude no matter if things go well or not so well, shows me something everyone here knows. You are a champion already !!! It will go better next time.

]]> By: Ann http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/05/24/helio-2009-indy-500-winner/comment-page-5/#comment-3922 Ann Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:16:56 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=379#comment-3922 Hi Helio - I agree that you are a class act, and a gentleman as described by an ABC commentator. Your positive and realistic attitude, I think, is rubbing on your teammates and even Dario. You did let us know that it will be difficult to pass any car coming from the back in this short oval. You did finish despite car problems and did not quit. I felt bad for Tony, your friend, for not finishing and not feeling good during the race. Like you, he didn't whine.....unlike some racers in NASCAR and open-wheel racing group. Please ask Team Penske to give you a fast and mechanically superior car for this coming race at Texas. You have a great crew and teammates. You can still win lots of races and win the 2009 championship series. Have a fun and safe race. HUGS from one of your many fans (especially from So CA). Hi Helio -
I agree that you are a class act, and a gentleman as described by an ABC commentator. Your positive and realistic attitude, I think, is rubbing on your teammates and even Dario. You did let us know that it will be difficult to pass any car coming from the back in this short oval. You did finish despite car problems and did not quit. I felt bad for Tony, your friend, for not finishing and not feeling good during the race. Like you, he didn’t whine…..unlike some racers in NASCAR and open-wheel racing group.
Please ask Team Penske to give you a fast and mechanically superior car for this coming race at Texas. You have a great crew and teammates. You can still win lots of races and win the 2009 championship series. Have a fun and safe race. HUGS from one of your many fans (especially from So CA).

]]> By: helio3indy http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/05/24/helio-2009-indy-500-winner/comment-page-5/#comment-3921 helio3indy Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:02:42 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=379#comment-3921 I am so proud to be your fan!!!! Classy interview after the Race. And that was after a LONG Day for you. Get some rest after the 2 weeks of Action- packed events! Your brother-in-law seems very COOL! Saw him at your VICTORY Dinner. Chef Stephan preparing you dinner in Texas?????????? You're the best!! your fan I am so proud to be your fan!!!! Classy interview after the Race. And that was after a LONG Day for you.

Get some rest after the 2 weeks of Action- packed events!

Your brother-in-law seems very COOL! Saw him at your VICTORY Dinner.

Chef Stephan preparing you dinner in Texas??????????

You’re the best!!

your fan

]]> By: Barb from Indianapolis http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/05/24/helio-2009-indy-500-winner/comment-page-5/#comment-3918 Barb from Indianapolis Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:46:50 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=379#comment-3918 Sorry how the race turned out today. I was proud of your post-race interview. As always, you are a class act Helio! Also, toward the end of the race, one of the ABC commentators called you a "gentleman" for moving out of the way of the leaders. I agree. I don't really understand all the rules of racing, but wasn't Thomas Scheckter like 15 laps down at the end of the race? Why didn't he get out of Ryan's way? The good guys didn't win today...but you will!! Blessings will be coming your way in Texas, I'm sure!! Sorry how the race turned out today. I was proud of your post-race interview. As always, you are a class act Helio! Also, toward the end of the race, one of the ABC commentators called you a “gentleman” for moving out of the way of the leaders. I agree. I don’t really understand all the rules of racing, but wasn’t Thomas Scheckter like 15 laps down at the end of the race? Why didn’t he get out of Ryan’s way? The good guys didn’t win today…but you will!! Blessings will be coming your way in Texas, I’m sure!!

]]> By: Lisa http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/05/24/helio-2009-indy-500-winner/comment-page-5/#comment-3917 Lisa Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:17:03 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=379#comment-3917 Helio, Way to hang in there today. As far as the championship goes, you've got plenty of time to get there. You're the only one I know that could be right up there after missing the first race!!! I have a feeling that Texas will be good to you this year!!! I'll be watching and waiting for another fence climb from 50 miles south of Dallas. If you listen closely, you'll hear me cheering you on!!!!! Have fun, drive fast and be safe! Helio,
Way to hang in there today. As far as the championship goes, you’ve got plenty of time to get there. You’re the only one I know that could be right up there after missing the first race!!! I have a feeling that Texas will be good to you this year!!! I’ll be watching and waiting for another fence climb from 50 miles south of Dallas. If you listen closely, you’ll hear me cheering you on!!!!! Have fun, drive fast and be safe!

]]> By: Heather http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/05/24/helio-2009-indy-500-winner/comment-page-5/#comment-3909 Heather Sun, 31 May 2009 23:40:00 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=379#comment-3909 Sorry it wasn't a better finish today but at least you hung in there. I was hoping Briscoe would pull it off, but no go. Onto the next race to earn some more points towards your championship:) xoxo Sorry it wasn’t a better finish today but at least you hung in there. I was hoping Briscoe would pull it off, but no go. Onto the next race to earn some more points towards your championship:) xoxo

]]> By: Paige http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/05/24/helio-2009-indy-500-winner/comment-page-5/#comment-3908 Paige Sun, 31 May 2009 23:27:23 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=379#comment-3908 Hello Helio! 11th, 3 laps down. Not so good. But at least you finished the race, your championship dreams are still there (you've got 12 races to get up to #1 in points), and you were still smiling post-race. Lots of hugs to you and a pat on the back for your attitude post-race. You are a good example of how a driver should act after bad days. After the Nationwide race yesterday, Kyle Busch, who got punted by his own teammate, Joey Logano, decided to put on a little "display" of his distaste with the outcome. He got out of his car, threw his helmet, gloves, earplugs, and other stuff inside, and stalked off. It hasn't been the first time since he's acted so negative (he's run third and complained about his "bad" day). Thank you for having such a good attitude post race today. I know you were disappointed, but I'm glad you managed to put a smile on your face and not whine. Oh well. On to the Lone Star State! I know now, for sure, that you're going to be ready to go for Texas Saturday night. Hopefully, I'll see you sometime that day and you'll be climbing yourself a fence afterwards. (try and climb it past the start/finish OK) Hello Helio!

11th, 3 laps down. Not so good. But at least you finished the race, your championship dreams are still there (you’ve got 12 races to get up to #1 in points), and you were still smiling post-race. Lots of hugs to you and a pat on the back for your attitude post-race. You are a good example of how a driver should act after bad days.

After the Nationwide race yesterday, Kyle Busch, who got punted by his own teammate, Joey Logano, decided to put on a little “display” of his distaste with the outcome. He got out of his car, threw his helmet, gloves, earplugs, and other stuff inside, and stalked off. It hasn’t been the first time since he’s acted so negative (he’s run third and complained about his “bad” day).

Thank you for having such a good attitude post race today. I know you were disappointed, but I’m glad you managed to put a smile on your face and not whine.

Oh well. On to the Lone Star State! I know now, for sure, that you’re going to be ready to go for Texas Saturday night. Hopefully, I’ll see you sometime that day and you’ll be climbing yourself a fence afterwards. (try and climb it past the start/finish OK)

]]> By: Perácio Bicalho http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/05/24/helio-2009-indy-500-winner/comment-page-5/#comment-3901 Perácio Bicalho Sun, 31 May 2009 17:35:15 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=379#comment-3901 A vitória nas 500 milhas de Indianápolis foi sensacional. Mas sua vitória no Tribunal foi melhor aiknda! Aliás, eu nunca duvidei disso! Parabéns (pelas duas)! A vitória nas 500 milhas de Indianápolis foi sensacional. Mas sua vitória no Tribunal foi melhor aiknda! Aliás, eu nunca duvidei disso!
Parabéns (pelas duas)!

]]> By: Kelli http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/05/24/helio-2009-indy-500-winner/comment-page-5/#comment-3900 Kelli Sun, 31 May 2009 16:58:44 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=379#comment-3900 Good luck today and stay safe! I'll be watching and rooting you on. Even though you've starting from the back, we know you can still win the race. Go get em!!! Love you Helio!!! Kelli Las Vegas, NV Good luck today and stay safe! I’ll be watching and rooting you on.

Even though you’ve starting from the back, we know you can still win the race. Go get em!!!

Love you Helio!!!

Kelli
Las Vegas, NV

]]> By: Sandy http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/05/24/helio-2009-indy-500-winner/comment-page-5/#comment-3899 Sandy Sun, 31 May 2009 16:40:48 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=379#comment-3899 GOOD LUCK TODAY HELIO! GODSPEED.....PRAYERS, PRAYERS, PRAYERS FOR YOU! SANDY! GOOD LUCK TODAY HELIO!
GODSPEED…..PRAYERS, PRAYERS, PRAYERS FOR YOU!

SANDY!

]]> By: 3simplythebest http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/05/24/helio-2009-indy-500-winner/comment-page-5/#comment-3893 3simplythebest Sun, 31 May 2009 12:39:07 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=379#comment-3893 Helio, so sorry about Quals yesterday. You scared me to death - just so glad you were not hurt! Sure will make the race more exciting today watching you passing and speeding to the front. I loved all the great articles and photos from your victory tour last week. Will just leave you with this, as usual..... GODSPEED AND GOOD LUCK! BE QUICK! MOST IMPORTANT, BE SAFE OUT THERE! Helio, so sorry about Quals yesterday. You scared me to death – just so glad you were not hurt! Sure will make the race more exciting today watching you passing and speeding to the front. I loved all the great articles and photos from your victory tour last week. Will just leave you with this, as usual…..

GODSPEED AND GOOD LUCK!
BE QUICK!
MOST IMPORTANT, BE SAFE OUT THERE!

]]> By: Dawn http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/05/24/helio-2009-indy-500-winner/comment-page-5/#comment-3892 Dawn Sun, 31 May 2009 06:33:48 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=379#comment-3892 Hi Helio, The victory tour video was awesome. Great interviews. Lots of work, but had some fun too. You seemed surprised to see race fans in NY. Helio, you have fans all over the world! Nice kicks with the Rockettes. You looked great in the carriage and the cowboy hat. I really enjoyed the pitch video as well. Thanks for the twitter updates along the way. Good luck today! As you know, it doesn't matter where you start, its where you finish that counts. You have the patience, skill, and determination to win from anywhere in the field. I am confident you will be victorious again. Go get em Champ. Be fast, be safe, and enjoy the ride! Dawn (Chicago) Hi Helio,

The victory tour video was awesome. Great interviews. Lots of work, but had some fun too.
You seemed surprised to see race fans in NY. Helio, you have fans all over the world!
Nice kicks with the Rockettes. You looked great in the carriage and the cowboy hat.
I really enjoyed the pitch video as well. Thanks for the twitter updates along the way.

Good luck today! As you know, it doesn’t matter where you start, its where you finish
that counts. You have the patience, skill, and determination to win from anywhere in the
field. I am confident you will be victorious again. Go get em Champ.

Be fast, be safe, and enjoy the ride!

Dawn (Chicago)

]]> By: helio3indy http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/05/24/helio-2009-indy-500-winner/comment-page-5/#comment-3891 helio3indy Sun, 31 May 2009 03:10:25 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=379#comment-3891 Helio----sorry to see you brush the wall today in Quals! Glad you're OK! Be Safe tomorrow and enjoy the Race. I know you will give your 110%......... What a week you have had! Loved the Video of you throwing out the First Pitch at the Milwaukee Brewers game! Cool! And you threw from the Pitchers mound! Good Luck tomorrow!!!!! your fan Helio—-sorry to see you brush the wall today in Quals! Glad you’re OK!

Be Safe tomorrow and enjoy the Race. I know you will give your 110%………

What a week you have had! Loved the Video of you throwing out the First Pitch at the Milwaukee Brewers game! Cool! And you threw from the Pitchers mound!

Good Luck tomorrow!!!!!

your fan

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