Comments on: Helio Looks for Second Win in Japan http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/09/17/helio-looks-for-second-win-in-japan/ Updated by Helio and Castroneves Racing Wed, 16 May 2012 03:40:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Rhonda http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/09/17/helio-looks-for-second-win-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-4985 Rhonda Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:32:55 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=481#comment-4985 Helio, Sorry things didn't turn out better on Friday. We feel really bad that Ryan hit the wall and cone as he was coming out of Pit Lane. What a bad break. But it's not over until it's over. Looking forward to being there for the Championship Race next month. I'm trying to get over my fear of flying, I don't want any panick attacks on the plane. I've been checking out all the things I want to see in Miami besides the race. Any suggestions. Last time we were in Florida was 30 years ago for our Honeymoon and I ended up sick and hurricane David hit. Not so much fun. Hoping this time will be better. Take care and we will see you there. I'm sure you and Ryan will do great in the last race. Go Team Penske for the Championship. BIG HUG from Rhonda Helio,
Sorry things didn’t turn out better on Friday. We feel really bad that Ryan hit the wall and cone as he was coming out of Pit Lane. What a bad break. But it’s not over until it’s over. Looking forward to being there for the Championship Race next month. I’m trying to get over my fear of flying, I don’t want any panick attacks on the plane. I’ve been checking out all the things I want to see in Miami besides the race. Any suggestions. Last time we were in Florida was 30 years ago for our Honeymoon and I ended up sick and hurricane David hit. Not so much fun. Hoping this time will be better. Take care and we will see you there. I’m sure you and Ryan will do great in the last race. Go Team Penske for the Championship.
BIG HUG from Rhonda

]]> By: Barb from Indianapolis http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/09/17/helio-looks-for-second-win-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-4984 Barb from Indianapolis Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:20:33 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=481#comment-4984 @<a href="#comment-4966" rel="nofollow">BA</a>: I love Kevin Skinner. I just hope somebody is looking out for him when he gets to Las Vegas! @BA: I love Kevin Skinner. I just hope somebody is looking out for him when he gets to Las Vegas!

]]> By: Barb from Indianapolis http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/09/17/helio-looks-for-second-win-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-4983 Barb from Indianapolis Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:18:40 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=481#comment-4983 Castroneves Racing: That article about Helio planning to give his ring to Kati was in the Indianapolis Star Newspaper last week dated September 17...an article by Curt Cavin at www.indystar.com Castroneves Racing: That article about Helio planning to give his ring to Kati was in the Indianapolis Star Newspaper last week dated September 17…an article by Curt Cavin at http://www.indystar.com

]]> By: Kelly http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/09/17/helio-looks-for-second-win-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-4981 Kelly Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:14:25 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=481#comment-4981 Nice job, Helio. I'm glad you were not hurt when you slammed into that wall. I don't know how you drivers can withstand those forceful impacts and turn around and race the next day. I know you have the best safety equipment on your cars but you also have to be in great physical condition. Not to mention that your love of racing has to keep you going too. Even though my husband would watch open wheel racing, I never would have come to appreciate all that the teams and drivers must do just to stay in the race had I not watched you on DWTS. For that I'm thankful. My husband sent me a text the other day telling me that my favorite Pittsburgh Steeler player had been injured in this season's opening game and will be out for 3-6 weeks. Well, when I read his name I thought to myself: I know he doesn't drive for Indycar and I don't recall his name in Formula 1... hmmm, it took me five minutes before I remembered who he was. That says allot about how big a fan of open wheel racing I've become. I grew up in Pennsylvania and began watching football with my Dad when I was twelve years old. I found it hard to believe that I actually missed the opening game of the season when my favorite team was playing in it. GO INDY! kelly~ Nice job, Helio. I’m glad you were not hurt when you slammed into that wall. I don’t know how you drivers can withstand those forceful impacts and turn around and race the next day. I know you have the best safety equipment on your cars but you also have to be in great physical condition. Not to mention that your love of racing has to keep you going too. Even though my husband would watch open wheel racing, I never would have come to appreciate all that the teams and drivers must do just to stay in the race had I not watched you on DWTS. For that I’m thankful. My husband sent me a text the other day telling me that my favorite Pittsburgh Steeler player had been injured in this season’s opening game and will be out for 3-6 weeks. Well, when I read his name I thought to myself: I know he doesn’t drive for Indycar and I don’t recall his name in Formula 1… hmmm, it took me five minutes before I remembered who he was. That says allot about how big a fan of open wheel racing I’ve become. I grew up in Pennsylvania and began watching football with my Dad when I was twelve years old. I found it hard to believe that I actually missed the opening game of the season when my favorite team was playing in it. GO INDY!

kelly~

]]> By: Paige http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/09/17/helio-looks-for-second-win-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-4979 Paige Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:35:33 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=481#comment-4979 10th after having to come from the back is very good Helio. Wish it had been higher, but I know you're not going to hang your head over that. I agree. Ryan is definately picking up on your attitude. Hopefully, you two can work together in a few weeks and you can help him win the championship (your year is 2010, I just know it). Enjoy your weeks off until Homestead. Are you going to Petit LeMans as a fan next weekend? I know you have some good friends racing. 10th after having to come from the back is very good Helio. Wish it had been higher, but I know you’re not going to hang your head over that.

I agree. Ryan is definately picking up on your attitude. Hopefully, you two can work together in a few weeks and you can help him win the championship (your year is 2010, I just know it).

Enjoy your weeks off until Homestead. Are you going to Petit LeMans as a fan next weekend? I know you have some good friends racing.

]]> By: 3Penskefan http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/09/17/helio-looks-for-second-win-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-4978 3Penskefan Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:38:19 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=481#comment-4978 WOW---you really hit that wall!! But nice come-back & way to stay focused in the race! Still can't believe you drive soooo FAST! Its amazing to me! Saw some pictures & glad you had fun in Japan! Enjoy your weeks off! your fan WOW—you really hit that wall!! But nice come-back & way to stay focused in the race!

Still can’t believe you drive soooo FAST! Its amazing to me!

Saw some pictures & glad you had fun in Japan!

Enjoy your weeks off!

your fan

]]> By: PenskeRed3 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/09/17/helio-looks-for-second-win-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-4977 PenskeRed3 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:13:51 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=481#comment-4977 What a night for Team Penske at Motegi!So glad that you were able to hang onto 10th after going to the back-up..still in 4th,good job there.Ryan will recover after that costly mistake.He has matured alot.....must be listening to you,Helio.....and it was good to see he acknowledged that mistake instead of blaming someone or something! Now we have to wait another couple of weeks to Homestead.(The IRL really needs to get this racing schedule adjusted for us fans......racing withdrawal symptoms set-in!)We have every faith that you and Ryan will shine .......kick those Gnassi boys to the curb.Ryan is in a good position to take back that lead and get a Championship,with a good race and luck on his side. 2010 will be a better year for you and we shall see you raise that Championship Trophy..but lets not forget ..you are our Champion no matter what in 2009.To overcome all you did this year and to finish out in the top 5 and the Indy 500 win,I'd say that is pretty amazing. Have a safe trip back to the USA.Looking foreward to Homestead. added........Helio ,please tell Roger that all your fans want to see you and Ryan back in the Rolex 24 hour in January.He needs to put together a program for you guys!!! What a night for Team Penske at Motegi!So glad that you were able to hang onto 10th after going to the back-up..still in 4th,good job there.Ryan will recover after that costly mistake.He has matured alot…..must be listening to you,Helio…..and it was good to see he acknowledged that mistake instead of blaming someone or something!

Now we have to wait another couple of weeks to Homestead.(The IRL really needs to get this racing schedule adjusted for us fans……racing withdrawal symptoms set-in!)We have every faith that you and Ryan will shine …….kick those Gnassi boys to the curb.Ryan is in a good position to take back that lead and get a Championship,with a good race and luck on his side.

2010 will be a better year for you and we shall see you raise that Championship Trophy..but lets not forget ..you are our Champion no matter what in 2009.To overcome all you did this year and to finish out in the top 5 and the Indy 500 win,I’d say that is pretty amazing.

Have a safe trip back to the USA.Looking foreward to Homestead.

added……..Helio ,please tell Roger that all your fans want to see you and Ryan back in the Rolex 24 hour in January.He needs to put together a program for you guys!!!

]]> By: Dawn http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/09/17/helio-looks-for-second-win-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-4976 Dawn Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:50:42 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=481#comment-4976 A top ten finish from the back of the pack, way to go Helio!! A top ten finish from the back of the pack, way to go Helio!!

]]> By: Paige http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/09/17/helio-looks-for-second-win-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-4975 Paige Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:21:54 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=481#comment-4975 Finally saw your crash from qualifying. Hard hit! Glad you're OK. Just two more races to go and you get your quiet off season you need. Finally saw your crash from qualifying. Hard hit! Glad you’re OK.

Just two more races to go and you get your quiet off season you need.

]]> By: R.B. http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/09/17/helio-looks-for-second-win-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-4974 R.B. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:19:13 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=481#comment-4974 Good luck in the race today/tonight/tomorrow - this timezone difference is crazy! Hoping for a podium finish for you and Team Penske. So sorry to see that you crashed in qualifying and will be starting from the back - another challenge but I'm sure you and the #3 team are up to it. Just glad that you were ok even if the car wasn't. We'll be watching and cheering you on from Ohio. Go Helio! Good luck in the race today/tonight/tomorrow – this timezone difference is crazy! Hoping for a podium finish for you and Team Penske. So sorry to see that you crashed in qualifying and will be starting from the back – another challenge but I’m sure you and the #3 team are up to it. Just glad that you were ok even if the car wasn’t.

We’ll be watching and cheering you on from Ohio. Go Helio!

]]> By: 3SIMPLY THE BEST http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/09/17/helio-looks-for-second-win-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-4973 3SIMPLY THE BEST Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:00:45 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=481#comment-4973 Helio, I stayed up for the entire practices and quals last night and early this morning. So sorry about your quals - you were on a very quick lap. Looked like you were OK - sure hope that's the case today. The #3 needs some TLC, however! LOL Can't wait to watch you drive from the back to the front tonight. Looking for a podium win, yes indeed! Go Helio, Go Team Penske! GOOD LUCK & GODSPEED! BE VERY QUICK! MOST IMPORTANT, AS ALWAYS, STAY SAFE OUT THERE! Helio, I stayed up for the entire practices and quals last night and early this morning. So sorry about your quals – you were on a very quick lap. Looked like you were OK – sure hope that’s the case today. The #3 needs some TLC, however! LOL Can’t wait to watch you drive from the back to the front tonight. Looking for a podium win, yes indeed! Go Helio, Go Team Penske!

GOOD LUCK & GODSPEED!
BE VERY QUICK!
MOST IMPORTANT, AS ALWAYS, STAY SAFE OUT THERE!

]]> By: Tina http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/09/17/helio-looks-for-second-win-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-4972 Tina Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:13:15 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=481#comment-4972 Oi...!!! Que pena o que acabou acontecendo no qualifying...estava torcendo p/ tu sair na pole, de novo...mas de tudo isso, o mais importante é que tu esteja realmente bem... Te desejo uma melhor sorte na corrida!!! Estarei assistindo!!! Até mais... ;) :) :) Oi…!!!

Que pena o que acabou acontecendo no qualifying…estava torcendo p/ tu sair na pole, de novo…mas de tudo isso, o mais importante é que tu esteja realmente bem…
Te desejo uma melhor sorte na corrida!!! Estarei assistindo!!!
Até mais… ;) :) :)

]]> By: Rhonda http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/09/17/helio-looks-for-second-win-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-4971 Rhonda Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:59:50 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=481#comment-4971 Helio, Just checked to see how qualifying went to read that you side swiped the safty barrier. I hope that you are o.k.. I'm not worried about you starting in back though, we know how good you are at moving to the front. Go Fast but please no more crashes. BIG HUG from Rhonda Helio,

Just checked to see how qualifying went to read that you side swiped the safty barrier. I hope that you are o.k.. I’m not worried about you starting in back though, we know how good you are at moving to the front. Go Fast but please no more crashes. BIG HUG from Rhonda

]]> By: Paige http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/09/17/helio-looks-for-second-win-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-4970 Paige Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:54:26 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=481#comment-4970 Gosh I wake up to find out you crashed during qualifying. But I'm not worried about you. I know you can make your way to the front. We got the bad run of the weekend out of the way. All there is is a smooth race and, hopefully, a big victory for you. Will be cheering tonight. Love you Helio. Gosh I wake up to find out you crashed during qualifying.

But I’m not worried about you. I know you can make your way to the front. We got the bad run of the weekend out of the way. All there is is a smooth race and, hopefully, a big victory for you.

Will be cheering tonight. Love you Helio.

]]> By: Dawn http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2009/09/17/helio-looks-for-second-win-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-4969 Dawn Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:24:33 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=481#comment-4969 Helio, Sorry that you crashed during your qualification run. The good thing is that you are safe and uninjured. I'm sure that your crew will work hard to get you back on track. You are an amazing driver, whose patience and skill can overcome a last place start and make it a first place finish. Good Luck!! Helio,

Sorry that you crashed during your qualification run.
The good thing is that you are safe and uninjured.
I’m sure that your crew will work hard to get you back on track.

You are an amazing driver, whose patience and skill can overcome
a last place start and make it a first place finish.

Good Luck!!

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