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thiagomed@gmail.com DRIVER DETAIL -- THIAGO MEDEIROS One of the most dominant competitors in Indy Racing League Indy Lights history, Medeiros switched from rear-engine cars to those with the engine in front for 2006 (at least for most of the season), competing in the USAC Silver Crown Series – the second South American driver in history to race in the series. The amiable Brazilian earned two top-five finishes in just seven starts, including a season-best fourth at Iowa Speedway in his rookie season in the Silver Crown Series. Medeiros holds many records in Indy Lights competition, including consecutive victories and poles, wins and poles in a season, and consecutive laps led and laps led in a season. Career Highlights (Through 2006 Season) · 2004 Indy Racing League Indy Pro Series champion · Best USAC Silver Crown Series Race Finish: 4th (Iowa, 2006) · Career USAC Silver Crown Series Starts: 7 · One (1) career Indianapolis 500 start

Friday, June 30, 2006

Return to Chicagoland






















Thiago in Victory Lane.

The last time Thiago competed at Chicagoland Speedway, in September 2004, he started from the pole, led every lap and won the race to move one step closer to his eventual Infiniti Pro Series title.















Thiago celebrates his Chicagoland 100 win.

As the USAC Silver Crown Series prepares for the USG Fiberock 100 on July 7, Thiago is poised for another dominant run at the tricky 1.5-mile track outside Chicago.

Although engine problems plagued Thiago during a recent Silver Crown test at Chicagoland, he nonetheless posted a top speed of 167.701 mph.

"We just did a few laps to get back in the car and get comfortable," Thiago said. "We made a lot of changes on the car, and once we made it a little too low and the car kept bottoming out. In Turn 3, the car began to get sideways, and I just had to save it and keep it from hitting the wall.

"It's totally different to run this kind of car here, but it helped in bringing back a lot of fond memories. I do like this track a lot, and it was different to drive a Silver Crown car here. It'll be great to run with NASCAR on the weekend we are here. We're looking forward to coming back and having a little better luck the next time."
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