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Raphael Matos
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Luczo Dragon Racing
Biography
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Raphael Matos, or "Rafa" as most people call him, has diligently worked to earn his shot behind the wheel of an IndyCar Series car.
Like many Brazilian drivers before him, Matos got his start in karting, winning five championships in Brazil as a teenager. He would go on to put together an impressive driving résumé, winning championships in Chevrolet Formula Junior, Formula Dodge, Star Mazda Pro Series and Champ Car Atlantics. In 2008, he captured the Firestone Indy Lights championship for Andretti Green Racing/AFS Racing, notching three wins and 13 top-10 finishes.
Matos enjoys running, cycling and weight lifting.
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Career Stats |
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| 2008 | | | |
- Won Firestone Firehawk Cup for AFS/Andretti Green Racing with three victories (St. Petersburg 1, Watkins Glen 1 and Mid-Ohio 1), eight top-five and 13 top-10 finishes.
- Recorded five pole starts.
- Won Lucas Oil Rookie of the Year Award and MAC Tools Lap Leader Award.
- Co-drove SpeedSource Mazda RX8 to GT Class win at Rolex 24 at Daytona and Michael Shank Racing Daytona Prototype to overall win at Utah.
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| 2007 | | | |
- Won Champ Car Atlantic title for Sierra Sierra Enterprises with six victories in 12 starts.
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| 2006 | | | |
- Competed in four Indy Pro Series races, driving for Guthrie Racing.
- Won in his first two Indy Pro Series starts in the doubleheader at St. Petersburg, joining Mark Taylor as the only drivers to do so.
- Finished fourth in Champ Car Atlantic standings, winning at San Jose and recording three second-place finishes.
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