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Meira, a 10-year IndyCar veteran, has opted to return to his home country of Brazil for 2012 and take a seat in Campeonato Brasileiro de Stock Car, the major motorsports series in the country. Meira announced this week that he is joining the Officer...
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Meira has decided to end his ten-year career in the IZOD IndyCar Series in the United States in favour of a return to his native Brazil and a seat in the Campeonato Brasileiro de Stock Car, the major motor sports series in the country. Meira announced...
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Meira has decided to end his ten-year career in the IZOD IndyCar Series in the United States in favour of a return to his native Brazil and a seat in the Campeonato Brasileiro de Stock Car, the major motor sports series in the country. Meira announced...
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Rubens Barrichello and Tony Kanaan were on a team together. Felipe Massa had two teams. IndyCar drivers Rafael Matos and James Hinchliffe were sharing two karts as well. There were two Fittipaldi teams entered, with Christian Fittipaldi and Vitor Meira...
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Your bookmark will appear on your Profile page. Please give it a title, and short description so that visitors to your page will understand where the bookmark leads. A.J. Foyt has hired IndyCar veteran Mike Conway to drive the No. 14 car in 2012. He...
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He will replace Brazil's Vitor Meira. Conway made his IndyCar debut in 2009, finishing a season-best third at Infineon. He missed most of 2010 because of leg and back injuries sustained in a frightening crash on the last lap of that year's Indianapolis...
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“I'm looking forward to working with him,” said AJ of his new signing. "I may even be able to give him a little advice when it comes to the ovals!" Conway, 28, made his IndyCar début in 2009 driving for Dreyer & Reinbold, but his 2010 season ended...
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He will replace Brazil's Vitor Meira. Conway made his IndyCar debut in 2009, finishing a season-best third at Infineon. He missed most of 2010 because of leg and back injuries sustained in a frightening crash on the last lap of that year's Indianapolis...
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A.J. Foyt has hired IndyCar veteran Mike Conway to drive the No. 14 car in 2012. He will replace Brazil's Vitor Meira. Conway made his IndyCar debut in 2009, finishing a season-best third at Infineon. He missed most of 2010 because of leg and back...
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(AP) - A.J. Foyt has hired IndyCar veteran Mike Conway to drive the No. 14 car in 2012. He will replace Brazil's Vitor Meira. Conway made his IndyCar debut in 2009, finishing a season-best third at Infineon. He missed most of 2010 because of leg and...
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The 28-year-old, who replaces Vitor Meira, took his first series win with Andretti Autosport at Long Beach this year, but said that he was looking forward to starting work with his new team. "Hopefully we can hit the ground running with off season...
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He will replace Brazil's Vitor Meira. Conway made his IndyCar debut in 2009, finishing a season-best third at Infineon. He missed most of 2010 because of leg and back injuries sustained in a frightening crash on the last lap of that year's Indianapolis...
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Series having twice as many road courses as ovals, we looked for a driver who is fast on those tracks and Mike has certainly proved himself in that area,” said A.J. Foyt. “I’m looking forward to working with him, I may even be able to give him a little...
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Contact between two cars further ahead in the race led to a chain reaction; Wheldons crash was sparked by a spin from Vitor Meira that saw a collision between EJ Viso and Charlie Kimball. Wheldon then ran into Kimball, sending him airborne. There was...
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But it has now been suggested the accident could have occurred at any track, at any time. After contact between two cars further ahead that led to a chain reaction, Wheldon’s crash was sparked by a spin from Vitor Meira that led to a collision between...
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After contact between two cars further ahead in the field led to a chain reaction, Wheldon's crash was sparked by a spin from Vitor Meira that led to a collision between EJ Viso and Charlie Kimball. Wheldon then ran into Kimball, sending him airborne. ...
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34. All, however, have effectively been dismissed, and instead it has been suggested the accident that unfolded could have occurred at any track, at any time. After contact between two cars further ahead in the field that led to a chain reaction,...
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After cycling through nine drivers since 2007, Foyt’s most recent adaptation has been to bring more simplicity and stability to the team. Although the relationship with Brazil’s Vitor Meira did not deliver the results either party wanted, having a...
About Vitor Meira
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Vitor Meira (born March 27, 1977 in Brasília, Brazil) is an auto racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series. He is best known for twice finishing second in the Indianapolis 500. Full Article
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LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 14: Vitor Meira of Brazil driver of the #14 A. J. Foyt Enterprises Dallara Honda leads a pack of cars during practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series World Championship on October 14, 2011 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Ironman athlete and IndyCar driver Vitor Meira, center, of Brazil, prepares to check in his bicycle at the Kailua Pier, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The Ironman World Championship will be held Saturday in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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MOTEGI, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 16: Vitor Meira of Brazil drives the #14 ABC Supply Inc A.J.Foyt Racing Dallara Honda during practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series Indy Japan The Final, on the road course at the Twin Ring Motegi on September 16, 2011 in Motegi, Japan.
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BALTIMORE - SEPTEMBER 3: Vitor Meira of Brazil driver of the #14 A. J. Foyt Enterprises Dallara Honda leads Helio Castroneves during practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series Baltimore Grand Prix on September 3, 2011 on the streets of Baltimore, Maryland.
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LOUDON, NH - AUGUST 14: Vitor Meira of Brazil, driver of the #14 ABC Supply Co A.J. Foyt Racing Dallara Honda, during the warnmup for the the IZOD IndyCar Series MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 14, 2011 in Loudon, New Hampshire.
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LOUDON, NH - AUGUST 14: Ana Beatriz of Brazil, driver of the #24 Team Ipiranga Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Dallara Honda, and Vitor Meira, driver of the #14 ABC Supply Co A.J. Foyt Racing Dallara Honda, on track during warmup for the IZOD IndyCar Series MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225 at New Hampshire...
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LOUDON, NH - AUGUST 13: Vitor Meira of Brazil, drives the #14 A.J. Foyt Enterprises Dallara Honda during practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 13, 2011 in Loudon, New Hampshire.
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EDMONTON, AB - JULY 23: Vitor Meira of Brazil, drives the #14 ABC Supply Co A.J. Foyt Racing Dallara Honda during practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series Honda Indy Edmonton at Edmonton City Centre Airport on July 23, 2011 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 08: Vitor Meira of Brazil, driver of the A.J. Foyt Enterprises Dallara Honda, during practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series Honda Indy Toronto on July 8, 2011 in the streets of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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WEST ALLIS, WI - JUNE 18: Vitor Meira of Brazil, driver of the #14 ABC Supply Co A.J. Foyt Racing Dallara Honda sits in pitlane during practice for the IRL IndyCar Series Milwaukee 225 at The Milwaukee Mile on June 18, 2011 in West Allis, Wisconsin.
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FORT WORTH, TX - JUNE 10: Vitor Meira of Brazil, driver of the #14 ABC Supply Co. Dallara Honda, practices for the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone Twin 275's at Texas Motor Speedway on June 10, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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FILE - This May 28, 2011 file photo shows IndyCar drivers Tony Kanaan, left, and Vitor Meira, both from Brazil, chatting before the drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 auto race, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Kanaan and Meira will be among roughly 1,800...
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IndyCar drivers Tony Kanaan, left, and Vitor Meira, both from Brazil, chat before the drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 28, 2011. The 100th anniversary running of the Indianapolis 500 is Sunday.
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 27: Vitor Meira of Brazil, driver of the #14 ABC Supply Co A.J. Foyt Racing Dallara Honda, looks on during final practice on Carb Day for the 95th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 27, 2011 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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A.J. Foyt Enterprises driver Vitor Meira of Brazil jogs in the rain down the pit lane during qualifications for the 95th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis May 21, 2011.
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Vitor Meira, right, of Brazil, celebrates with car owner and four-time Indianapolis 500 champion A.J. Foyt after Meira qualified on the opening day of time trials for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 21, 2011.
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 20: Car #14, the ABC Supply Co A.J. Foyt Racing Dallara Honda driven by Vitor Meira of Brazil, leaves gasoline alley as it is towed toward pit lane during practice for the Indianapolis 500 on May 20, 2011 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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IndyCar driver Vitor Meira, center, of Brazil, rides out to his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2011.
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IndyCar drivers Paul Tracy, left, of Canada, Vitor Meira, center, of Brazil, and Raphael Matos, of Brazil, talk under umbrellas as rain halted practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 18, 2011.
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IndyCar driver Vitor Meira, of Brazil, sits next to his car as rain delayed practice for the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 18, 2011.
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A.J. Foyt Enterprises driver Vitor Meira (L) of Brazil talks with team owner A.J. Foyt during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis May 16, 2011.
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A.J. Foyt Enterprises driver Vitor Meira (R) of Brazil talks with a team engineer as they discuss information on a tablet computer during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis May 16, 2011.
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Dale Coyne Racing driver James Jakes (front) and Vitor Meira of A.J. Foyt team during the second free practice for Sunday's Sao Paulo Indy 300 race, at Anhembi racertrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil on April 30, 2011. May 1.
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 30: Vitor Meira of Brazil drives the ABC Supply Co A.J. Foyt Racing Dallara Honda during practice for the Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300 on April 30, 2011 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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LONG BEACH, CA - APRIL 15: Vitor Meira of Brazil, driver of the #14 A. J. Foyt Enterprises Dallara Honda, practices for the IndyCar Series Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 15, 2011 on the streets of Long Beach, California.
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LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 14: Vitor Meira of Brazil driver of the #14 A. J. Foyt Enterprises Dallara Honda leads a pack of cars during practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series World Championship on October 14, 2011 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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