Helio: A race is not won on the first lap. A car changes during a race.
Helio: The way boxers are ready to attack is the same way we must be ready to attack the steering wheel.
Helio: (on how other drivers have a tougher challenge than he does) They have to worry about finishing ahead of me. I have to just finish ahead of them.
Helio: You aren't going to be able to pass by going past the guy and keep going so it will take quite a while to set up a pass. I will follow him closely and wait for him to make a mistake before I can make the pass. I have a very good car for that. I will also be saving fuel and pick up positions in the pits so I have so many things on my side.
He switched from Champcar to the IRL in 2002.
His trademark fence climb after a win has been adopted by Tony Stewart in the NASCAR series.
Helio has worked with performance scientist Dr. Jacques Dallare throughout his career.
He worked with fellow businessmen to bring the “Burger King” chain to Brazil.
Helio: (on teammate Sam Hornish Jr.) Sam is a truly competitive driver. Yes, I want to beat him and he wants to beat me. But at the end of the day, we want both cars up there and we want to make the boss happy.
He has the same birthday as Linda Evangelista, Danny Carey, Nick Heidfeld and Bono.
He currently lives in Coral Gables, Florida.
His nickname is "Spider-Man" because of his victory celebration, in which he climbs the track-side fence.
He has one sister, Katiucia, who travels with him and handles day-to-day business.
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