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.
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.
Name Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Indy Racing League
- Indycar.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5'7
- Weight: 141
- Rookie Year: 2002
Hearing Vitor Meira broke two vertebrae in his lower back. Can anyone confirm?(1 Answer)
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Yes, it's true. "Veteran Vitor Meira has broken two vertebra in his lower back and will spend at least two days in an Indianapolis hospital after a ...
Hearing Vitor Meira broke two vertebre in his lower back... can anyone confirm?(1 Answer)
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Yes, that is true. He had an accident but now he is back!:) Quick link here: http://www.racintoday.com/archives/10455 Best of luck!
Meira Kumar to be first female LS Speaker?(1 Answer)
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India is set to get its first woman Lok Sabha Speaker with the Congress zeroing in on Meira Kumar, daughter of late former deputy prime minister and veteran ...
