Comments on: Victory Road – The Ride of my life! http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2010/05/26/victory-road-the-ride-of-my-life/ Updated by Helio and Castroneves Racing Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:25:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nancy http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2010/05/26/victory-road-the-ride-of-my-life/comment-page-2/#comment-6514 Nancy Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:04:25 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=655#comment-6514 Good luck next week in Edmonton, Helio. Also, like the others I read your book and absolutely loved it. It provided so much insight into your life, your love of racing, your relationship with your family, and how you got where you are today. It's on my "re-read" list! Sorry about the crash - but of course glad that you're ok. And thanks for being "Helio" even when it's difficult to give an interview. As a PS...I agree with Kelly. I'm thrilled to be able to watch Versus the rest of the season. ABC's coverage has been poor - but yesterday was beyond poor - downright awful! Good luck next week in Edmonton, Helio. Also, like the others I read your book and absolutely loved it. It provided so much insight into your life, your love of racing, your relationship with your family, and how you got where you are today. It’s on my “re-read” list! Sorry about the crash – but of course glad that you’re ok. And thanks for being “Helio” even when it’s difficult to give an interview.

As a PS…I agree with Kelly. I’m thrilled to be able to watch Versus the rest of the season. ABC’s coverage has been poor – but yesterday was beyond poor – downright awful!

]]> By: Rhonda http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2010/05/26/victory-road-the-ride-of-my-life/comment-page-1/#comment-6513 Rhonda Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:40:34 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=655#comment-6513 Helio, We were so glad to see you get out of your car safe and sound. It was even better to hear you give the interview. We're sorry for your DNF, I know it effects your points for the Championship. I again want to tell you how much we enjoyed your book. I have on friend that has finished reading it and also loved it. I have another friend in the process of reading it. When you spoke of the the trial it brought back so man memories. I remember praying pretty much every minute of the day for you, Kati, Mr. Miller and your family. Parts of the book made me laugh and parts made me cry. Thank you so much for letting us into your life. You are a fantastic man, racer, father, boyfriend, son, and brother. Have fun up there in Canada. The race at Edmonton will go much better. See you at Mid-Ohio. BIG HUG from Rhonda and Tom Helio, We were so glad to see you get out of your car safe and sound. It was even better to hear you give the interview. We’re sorry for your DNF, I know it effects your points for the Championship.

I again want to tell you how much we enjoyed your book. I have on friend that has finished reading it and also loved it. I have another friend in the process of reading it. When you spoke of the the trial it brought back so man memories. I remember praying pretty much every minute of the day for you, Kati, Mr. Miller and your family. Parts of the book made me laugh and parts made me cry. Thank you so much for letting us into your life. You are a fantastic man, racer, father, boyfriend, son, and brother.

Have fun up there in Canada. The race at Edmonton will go much better. See you at Mid-Ohio.
BIG HUG from Rhonda and Tom

]]> By: Kelly http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2010/05/26/victory-road-the-ride-of-my-life/comment-page-1/#comment-6512 Kelly Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:43:14 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=655#comment-6512 Glad you're okay after that hard hit into the tire wall. My husband and I have a new nickname for Vitor... Grandma Meira. Please ask the IRL to dump ABC/ESPN and contract solely with Versus. Today's coverage was horrible. One of the announcers spoke so softly you would have thought he was covering a golf game. Neither announcer seemed to even want to be there. And the fact that they wear suits when covering racing is the first sign that ABC/ESPN is out of touch with the spirit of racing and the IRL. Upscale doesn't automatically lend itself to suits & ties. Having side by side viewing when under caution during commercials but not during green light racing... What's up with that! They never showed us what happened to take Alex Lloyd out of the race. When you and Justin were running second and first respectively, they didn't show us your pit stops and instead focused on someone not in the running. Ok, enough complaining. On a positive note, it was about time the IRL pulled Milka Duno out of a race. She's out of her league. Godspeed, Helio. Kelly~ Glad you’re okay after that hard hit into the tire wall. My husband and I have a new nickname for Vitor… Grandma Meira.

Please ask the IRL to dump ABC/ESPN and contract solely with Versus. Today’s coverage was horrible. One of the announcers spoke so softly you would have thought he was covering a golf game. Neither announcer seemed to even want to be there. And the fact that they wear suits when covering racing is the first sign that ABC/ESPN is out of touch with the spirit of racing and the IRL. Upscale doesn’t automatically lend itself to suits & ties. Having side by side viewing when under caution during commercials but not during green light racing… What’s up with that! They never showed us what happened to take Alex Lloyd out of the race. When you and Justin were running second and first respectively, they didn’t show us your pit stops and instead focused on someone not in the running. Ok, enough complaining. On a positive note, it was about time the IRL pulled Milka Duno out of a race. She’s out of her league.

Godspeed, Helio.

Kelly~

]]> By: Paige http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2010/05/26/victory-road-the-ride-of-my-life/comment-page-1/#comment-6511 Paige Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:02:25 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=655#comment-6511 Good luck in Toronto this weekend Helio. And don't get into it with PT again. He he. Good luck in Toronto this weekend Helio. And don’t get into it with PT again. He he.

]]> By: Heather http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2010/05/26/victory-road-the-ride-of-my-life/comment-page-1/#comment-6510 Heather Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:53:14 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=655#comment-6510 I finished reading the book this weekend after I received it for my birthday. It was very well written and really let everyone see you in a different light. I have a whole new respect for you and think you are a great role model for kids. I felt so bad when you went through the whole tax situation, but reading this I couldn't even begin to see how hard it truly was. I believe everything we go through makes us stronger. Clearly that has happened for you. I can't wait to see what the future holds and I wish you, Adriana, and Mikaella the VERY best life has to offer. I finished reading the book this weekend after I received it for my birthday. It was very well written and really let everyone see you in a different light. I have a whole new respect for you and think you are a great role model for kids. I felt so bad when you went through the whole tax situation, but reading this I couldn’t even begin to see how hard it truly was. I believe everything we go through makes us stronger. Clearly that has happened for you. I can’t wait to see what the future holds and I wish you, Adriana, and Mikaella the VERY best life has to offer.

]]> By: Rhonda http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2010/05/26/victory-road-the-ride-of-my-life/comment-page-1/#comment-6508 Rhonda Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:35:29 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=655#comment-6508 Helio, Since I work at a library, I was so excited to see that your book was on the New Biography display. I told several of my friends (that aren't race fans)and some are reading it now and some have it on reserve to read it. Some of our kids will be reading the copy we bought at Indy. See you at Mid-Ohio. Love to all! BIG HUG from Rhonda and Tom Helio, Since I work at a library, I was so excited to see that your book was on the New Biography display. I told several of my friends (that aren’t race fans)and some are reading it now and some have it on reserve to read it. Some of our kids will be reading the copy we bought at Indy.

See you at Mid-Ohio. Love to all! BIG HUG from Rhonda and Tom

]]> By: Janee from The Florida Keys http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2010/05/26/victory-road-the-ride-of-my-life/comment-page-1/#comment-6503 Janee from The Florida Keys Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:56:28 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=655#comment-6503 Well, the book arrived on that Friday after the signing in Coral Gables and I read it from start to finish that weekend. It was such a great "read", I was captivated and just couldn't put it down. I enjoyed all the photos and quotes and was completely impressed. What a story!!!!! Helio you painted an incredible picture of your whole wonderful family. Through the chapters I laughed, cried, and was caught up in your eventful life. Many lessons were learned by you in trusting heros from your past and going through a heartbreaking series of stepping stones to what is now your beautiful future. The trial brought back such emotions, seeing just what you all went through. I remember praying for you and Kati and your Mom & Dad every day, harder than I've ever prayed before, and rejoicing when the outcome finally came and your innocence was won. The truth finally was known! What we, your fans, knew all along. Thank you, Helio, for writing this meaningful book. Victory Road is a true treasure and your signing it "To Janee, Stay Driven!" really thrills me. I've listed Victory Road under my favorite books on my Facebook profile page and am recommending it to all my friends. You're all in my thoughts and prayers, always. Well, the book arrived on that Friday after the signing in Coral Gables and I read it from start to finish that weekend. It was such a great “read”, I was captivated and just couldn’t put it down. I enjoyed all the photos and quotes and was completely impressed. What a story!!!!! Helio you painted an incredible picture of your whole wonderful family. Through the chapters I laughed, cried, and was caught up in your eventful life. Many lessons were learned by you in trusting heros from your past and going through a heartbreaking series of stepping stones to what is now your beautiful future. The trial brought back such emotions, seeing just what you all went through. I remember praying for you and Kati and your Mom & Dad every day, harder than I’ve ever prayed before, and rejoicing when the outcome finally came and your innocence was won. The truth finally was known! What we, your fans, knew all along.
Thank you, Helio, for writing this meaningful book. Victory Road is a true treasure and your signing it “To Janee, Stay Driven!” really thrills me. I’ve listed Victory Road under my favorite books on my Facebook profile page and am recommending it to all my friends.
You’re all in my thoughts and prayers, always.

]]> By: Mimi http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2010/05/26/victory-road-the-ride-of-my-life/comment-page-1/#comment-6501 Mimi Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:31:03 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=655#comment-6501 Just had to say congratulations on your fantastic book! What an eye-opener, and so inspirational. I got it over the weekend and have already finished yet. I couldn't put it down! Hope things are going well for Adriana and baby Mikaella. It's time to get married Dude! Just had to say congratulations on your fantastic book! What an eye-opener, and so inspirational. I got it over the weekend and have already finished yet. I couldn’t put it down! Hope things are going well for Adriana and baby Mikaella. It’s time to get married Dude!

]]> By: Rhonda http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2010/05/26/victory-road-the-ride-of-my-life/comment-page-1/#comment-6481 Rhonda Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:57:19 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=655#comment-6481 Helio, Wishing you a belated Happy Fathers Day. I'm sure it was fantastic. The race was great Sunday. Second place finish is good! Helps with the points. Wanted to let you know that Tom and I loved the book. Hope to see you at Mid-Ohio. Tom may have to have heart surgery for a clogged artery. We will know more on Monday. If it's not one thing it's another. Oh well. Tell Everyone "Hi". Lots of Love and a BIG HUG from Rhonda and Tom. Helio, Wishing you a belated Happy Fathers Day. I’m sure it was fantastic. The race was great Sunday. Second place finish is good! Helps with the points. Wanted to let you know that Tom and I loved the book. Hope to see you at Mid-Ohio. Tom may have to have heart surgery for a clogged artery. We will know more on Monday. If it’s not one thing it’s another. Oh well. Tell Everyone “Hi”. Lots of Love and a BIG HUG from Rhonda and Tom.

]]> By: Paige http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2010/05/26/victory-road-the-ride-of-my-life/comment-page-1/#comment-6474 Paige Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:51:20 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=655#comment-6474 Congratulations on the run today Helio!!! Second's excellent after a few off runs. And I'm glad that it was an old friend that passed you at the end. If it couldn't be you, I would've wanted TK. The pics I've seen of you two goofing off in VL are fantastic. Enjoy another week off before you head back to the twisty turny tracks. I'll be watching and cheering for you on the fourth. Congratulations on the run today Helio!!! Second’s excellent after a few off runs.

And I’m glad that it was an old friend that passed you at the end. If it couldn’t be you, I would’ve wanted TK. The pics I’ve seen of you two goofing off in VL are fantastic.

Enjoy another week off before you head back to the twisty turny tracks. I’ll be watching and cheering for you on the fourth.

]]> By: Lisa http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2010/05/26/victory-road-the-ride-of-my-life/comment-page-1/#comment-6473 Lisa Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:23:55 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=655#comment-6473 Happy Father's Day Helio!!!! Mikaella is so beautiful, and I know that you're a proud Papa. Happy Father’s Day Helio!!!! Mikaella is so beautiful, and I know that you’re a proud Papa.

]]> By: Paige http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2010/05/26/victory-road-the-ride-of-my-life/comment-page-1/#comment-6471 Paige Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:04:53 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=655#comment-6471 Happy 1st Father's Day Helio!!! Hope you can get a win today and cross Iowa off your list of places to win and fences to climb. LOL! Happy 1st Father’s Day Helio!!!

Hope you can get a win today and cross Iowa off your list of places to win and fences to climb. LOL!

]]> By: Dave and Deb http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2010/05/26/victory-road-the-ride-of-my-life/comment-page-1/#comment-6470 Dave and Deb Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:00:53 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=655#comment-6470 Hi Helio, We want to wish you a Happy Father's day! Hope you enjoy your 1st father's day with your beautiful daughter. Best of luck in the race today. Dave and Deb Hi Helio,

We want to wish you a Happy Father’s day! Hope you enjoy your 1st father’s day with your beautiful daughter. Best of luck in the race today.

Dave and Deb

]]> By: PenskeRed3 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2010/05/26/victory-road-the-ride-of-my-life/comment-page-1/#comment-6468 PenskeRed3 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:59:25 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=655#comment-6468 A quick note Helio to wish you a first very happy fathers day with many more to follow.I hope you have a glorious day with beautiful Mikaella ............topping it off with a good finish at Iowa. Your fans will be cheering you on as always......Good Luck as always. A quick note Helio to wish you a first very happy fathers day with many more to follow.I hope you have a glorious day with beautiful Mikaella …………topping it off with a good finish at Iowa.

Your fans will be cheering you on as always……Good Luck as always.

]]> By: Nancy http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/2010/05/26/victory-road-the-ride-of-my-life/comment-page-1/#comment-6467 Nancy Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:59:06 +0000 http://heliocastroneves.com/blog/?p=655#comment-6467 Good luck tomorrow! And Happy Father's Day. Good luck tomorrow! And Happy Father’s Day.

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