Comments on: Happy Birthday Helio!

By: Chango

Chango — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:18:24 +0000

Helio,
Congratulations on the Pole at Indy. I just wanted to Thank you for being such a great guy. My family and i are huge fans and we came down to the Winner’s Circle to watch the check presentations and interviews. We stayed until after the last interview and even though it was a long day for you and I am sure you were ready to get back to your RV and relax, you took the time to come around to the crowd an sign autographs. You didn’t have to do it, but you did and that si what makes you such a classy guy. I really appreciate you doing that, it was the highlight of the day for my family and I good luck in the race on Sunday. He will be cheering for you.
Thanks

By: texaslive

texaslive — Sun, 23 May 2010 10:25:47 +0000

oops! I just got yanked up for something I said. Go get ‘em Helio. Thanks for the memories and make more. Love ya, CAC,

By: texaslive

texaslive — Sun, 23 May 2010 10:14:30 +0000

Hola Helio, Happy Birthday as I wait for the Indy 500 once again. I must tell you how proud I am to know who you are. You were safely in second place and could have waited for the fast nine but second place is not where you want to be. I am humbled by your courage and drive when we live in a world where many settle for second best in sports and other professions. Thank you for pointing the way to excellence and for the lesson in humble leadership you have provided. I will be glued to my seat race day and back in the bleachers next year by G*ds grace. I now know to get to the autograph session really early because I was in the wrong line a couple of years ago.

I look forward to

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sun, 23 May 2010 04:43:16 +0000

Congratulations on winning the pole – again! I was watching the Pole Day action on tivo…but after seeing you run that great first run in the second session I couldn’t stop myself from checking out “live” news and seeing that you won. It made watching the rest of the tivo far less stressful. Good luck and stay safe in the race..I’ll be there to watch you race for #4!

By: Paige

Paige — Sun, 23 May 2010 04:29:28 +0000

Congratulations on the pole!!! Amazing run for you!!! I was speechless!!!

And Mikaella in her pink – SO cute.

Congratulations again and hope this all finishes the way it did last year.

By: Roseann from Arizona

Roseann from Arizona — Sat, 22 May 2010 22:55:13 +0000

Congratulations again Helio!!!
Whew what a day of qualification.
I knew you would do it again, the next thing will be wings on that #3 car.
You never let your fans down, and your appreciative every time you get into a car to race.
Nothing can stop you now, #4 win will be for your sweet little daughter.
We’ll be at Indy cheering you on again for another year.
Good luck and stay safe.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 22 May 2010 22:14:29 +0000

WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO POLE AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 22 May 2010 22:06:55 +0000

WOOHOO! CONGRATULATIONS! On the Pole for the Indy 500! What a great way to set yourself up for your next victory. Godspeed.

Kelly~

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 22 May 2010 18:45:43 +0000

Yeah Baby! Gutsy and Fast! It’s great to see how much confidence Tim and Roger have in your skill to have taken that risk. Also, you didn’t let them down. That’s why you’re simply the best! Godspeed.

Kelly~

By: Paige

Paige — Fri, 21 May 2010 22:49:35 +0000

Wow! Fast again!

I can see it Helio every time I read an article about you chasing 500 #4. You have that fire inside. You want that win so bad you can taste it. And don’t think it’s the history aspect or anything like that. You just want to want to bring that precious baby girl of yours into victory lane.

Hope you do. GO HELIO!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:23:23 +0000

Recording Fast Friday coverage on Versus right now. Will have to watch it later. I’m glad Versus has been covering some of the activity surrounding the 500 this year. They do a great job! ~~

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 20 May 2010 23:34:40 +0000

Helio signed several hundred autographs after today’s 500 practice session – many were from kids from Smoky Row Elementary (who I came to chaperone) and one was for my 10 yo autistic son who is just discovering racing. He tracked Helio for almost an hour, each lap, seeing how fast he went and doing the math homework that was part of our trip….and then for the first time in his life had the courage to go down where there would eventually be a crowd, hat help high and sharpie ready. And he stuck it out and was rewarded. Helio didn’t have to do that or have some kind work for my son, but he did. My son will float on air for weeks (he told me it was “the best day of his life”).

Just want to say that being a good guy matters Helio. I know we will be rooting for you strongly on race day – be safe and WIN!!

Best Regards, Thankful Dad

By: Livia

Livia — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:01:51 +0000

Happy Belated Birthday Helio!! Hope you had a good one! Can Penske Racing tell me the date Helio and others will be in NYC at Macy’s Herald Square this year?? I have seen conflicting dates and I want to be sure to know exactly when so I can be there. Thanks in advance

By: Chuck in Atlanta

Chuck in Atlanta — Wed, 19 May 2010 03:46:12 +0000

A late “Happy Birthday” to you. Living at the office lately and missed the date. Looking forward to your Indy race. Hope you get number 4!! Is it me or are there less races this year than in years past?

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 18 May 2010 15:06:40 +0000

I watched the special Versus had about last year’s Indy 500. Seeing again how your third victory played out throughout the race along with other highlights from that race has gotten me geared up for this year’s race. I hope you win it again! Godspeed.

Kelly~