2006
•Competing in the USAC Silver Crown Series for PDM Racing, focusing on pavement events. Made IndyCar Series debut in No. 18 PDM Racing entry at the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500 in May. Finished 31st following an electrical problem on Lap 24.
2005
•Participated in IndyCar Series testing at California Speedway in September, driving for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. Served as part of the broadcast team for Brazilian cable network BAND TV’s coverage of IndyCar Series races.
2004
•Dominated the Infiniti Pro Series, the Indy Racing League’s official development series. Set new series records with six victories and eight pole positions en route to the series championship. Led 11 of 12 races for a total of 588 laps, more than all other drivers combined. Won the Futaba Freedom 100 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Made history as first Infiniti Pro Series driver to lead all 100 laps and lap the field en route to victory at Phoenix International Raceway. Passed IndyCar Series rookie test in August 2004 at Chicagoland Speedway in a Patrick Racing car. Chosen to participate in an IndyCar Series test with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in November at Kentucky Speedway.
2003
•Finished fourth in point standings and was the top rookie in the Infiniti Pro Series. Captured the pole position for his first oval race, the season opener at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Earned first Pro Series victory in the season finale at Texas Motor Speedway.
2002
•Finished fourth in point standings in South American Formula 3, despite contesting only eight of nine events. Earned one pole position.
2001
•Finished third in point standings in South American Formula 3. Earned five wins and five pole positions in 12 events.
2000
•Competed in South American Formula 3. Earned one victory and one pole position en route to sixth place overall.
1999
•Made South American Formula 3 debut. Earned one pole position and finished 10th in point standings.
1998
•Won Brazilian Formula Chevrolet championship.
1997
•Made debut in Brazilian Formula Chevrolet.
1996
•Earned one pole position en route to fourth place in Brazilian karting championship.
1993
•Finished third in Brazilian karting championship.
1991-92
•Started racing career in karts.
About Me
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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
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