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• Vitor Meira is a Brazilian auto racing driver for the Indy Racing League. During the 2009 Indianapolis 500 Meira started to pull away from the pit with gasoline filler hose still attached to the car. The car burst into flames, but the fire was put out in under a minute by the pit crew. Meira re-entered the race, still on the lead lap. Later, on lap 173, Meira hit the wall in turn one, careening off on two wheels. The crash put him out of the race.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: March 27, 1977
  2. Birthplace: Brasilia, Brazil
  3. Place 2nd in the 2008 Indy 500
  4. Became Engaged to long time girlfriend Adriana, in March And will wed at the end 2007

• 2008

  Meira placed second in the 2008 Indianapolis 500. He had led the race for 12 laps but was outpaced in the end by Scott Dixon. It was Meira's second time finishing second in the race.

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