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They have to worry about finishing ahead of me. I have to just finish ahead of them. At this point of the season, you don't think what might happen or keep track of the points; you just go for it, and that is what we are planning right now.
Helio Castroneves -
You have to be smart. He went from hero to zero, getting the pole position and doing what he did.
Helio Castroneves
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It's great to finally win here in Japan. We had a very strong car. Ever since we got off the plane, the car has been responding well.
Helio Castroneves -
Once you do it, you have to keep it going. You have to understand, he (Stewart) is not the one who started that. When he's in the mood to do it, he might do it. I have fun with it, and obviously it would be a thrill to climb this fence here and celebrate with the fans.
Helio Castroneves -
I can't believe it. To lose (a race) that close, I don't what to feel, to be honest right now. Should I be happy? Should I be sad? I don't know. It's a weird feeling to finish second in this kind of situation, so close. We got ourselves back a little bit into the championship, and moved up into fifth. Let's keep moving. We gave it all we had, but we just couldn't push ahead on the final lap. Being realistic, Dan (Wheldon) is probably going to win the championship, but it would be a great goal to have two Marlboro Team Penske cars finish in the top five in points.
Helio Castroneves -
I know what's going on, but for me it's very comfortable having my dad, my sister taking care of things. It's an investment. I know I'm not going to race forever.
Helio Castroneves -
When everyone jokes about (taking chances), there's a little bit of truth to it, ... Hopefully people have learned from what happened (at Sonoma).
Helio Castroneves -
All the drivers know the risks and the dangers, but we're here because we love what we do. It's not the first time it's happened and, unfortunately, it probably won't be the last time.
Helio Castroneves
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I think it will be important to make sure I'm in the best condition possible for this weekend. At the beginning of the season, I began preparing for the road courses by lifting more weights and trying to improve my conditioning. I've found that the combination of swimming and then running really adds a new dimension to my overall performance as I have built my stamina significantly over the past several months.
Helio Castroneves -
I saw his engine and car in half and I tried to keep looking away.
Helio Castroneves -
That's a good problem to have. Maybe they'll have to bring out a piece of fence to the start-finish line.
Helio Castroneves -
People might see an opportunity, but I hope people are more patient a little bit, ... This is the last road course, but there is nothing I can do. It's out of my control.
Helio Castroneves -
I feel better because you basically have to drive the car. At some of the other tracks, you're just along for the ride. I guess, especially at the short ovals, we've been working extremely hard and our best chance of seeing victory and running really, really fast is at those tracks. I'm very happy to see both cars sitting on the front row.
Helio Castroneves -
Incredible. I mean, we have to face it, this is the second-best event of the series.
Helio Castroneves
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I don't know, ... If I pass Lap 22 or 23, I'm probably going to answer that later. But so far, I just know to Lap 20.
Helio Castroneves -
I was just trying to get the side draft. We were trying to get so slow. I wasn't sure if Sam was trying to pass or push. I didn't know which way he was going. I really thought the finish line was ahead of me. I was thinking, 'Look! It's right up there!' And they were telling me on the radio that the race was over.
Helio Castroneves -
I tell you, if we would be like NASCAR - have bumpers - for sure I would have won the race. But this is not NASCAR.
Helio Castroneves -
Let me show that I have that talent.
Helio Castroneves -
She moved inside a little bit early, but she did a great job to get back again and not get in trouble with officials.
Helio Castroneves -
I was just trying to follow Dan but my car kept moving up. Then I saw Sam coming and that put me side by side. If this was like NASCAR and we had bumpers, I would have won. I'm kind of sad to be second but then again I'm kind of happy to be second. I have mixed feelings.
Helio Castroneves
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I like people with a good sense of humor, like Jennifer Aniston. She is amazing and is a great actress.
Helio Castroneves -
I'm proud of you. You're going to win a race soon.
Helio Castroneves -
There is more to this world than just this race.
Helio Castroneves -
In a long race, if I'm worried about fatigue, my concentration is the first thing to go.
Helio Castroneves