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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, July 07, 2006

Thiago qualifies fifth at Chicagoland


Thiago turned in an outstanding qualifying effort for tonight's USG Fiberock 100 and will start fifth in just his third USAC Silver Crown series event.

The talented rookie qualified just over .10 of a second behind series points leader Bud Kaeding. USAC veterans Aaron Pierce, Jay Drake and Dave Steele took the top three spots on the grid.

Chicagoland qualifying results
1) Aaron Pierce 30.982
2) Jay Drake 31.089
3) Dave Steele 31.520
4) Bud Kaeding 31.727
5) Thiago Medeiros 31.830
6) Wayne Reutimann Jr. 31.864
7) Dave Darland 31.924
8) Brian Tyler 32.251
9) Bryn Gohn 32.351
10) Tim Barber NT
11) Peter Shepherd NT
12) Pablo Donoso NT
13) Josh Wise NT
14) Rodney Weesner NT
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