Sao Paulo Indy 300

January 1 - May 5|Sao Paulo, Sau Paulo

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Streets of Sao Paulo

75 Laps

Streets Of Sao Paulo

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The 2.536-mile, 11-turn temporary street circuit incorporates the Sambadromo as the frontstretch. The surface is a challenge as it's the only section of the circuit that is concrete. There is a long stretch that heads into the final right-hand corner, requiring hard braking and offering plentiful overtaking opportunities.

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Dave Lewandowski

Unpredictable 1st half flows into spirited 2nd

Consistent results have led Helio Castroneves (far left) to the top of the championship standings through the first half, while James Hinchcliffe, Takuma Sato and Simon Pagenaud have been first-time winners in an unpredictable season.

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Watch the full 'INDYCAR 36," featuring KV Racing Technology driver Simona De Silvestro

Watch the show, featuring the KV Racing Technology driver, who will compete in the Firestone 550 on June 8 (8:30 p.m. ET on ABC).

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Dave Lewandowski

'INDYCAR 36' goes behind scenes with Simona De Silvestro at 10:30 p.m. (ET) May 24 on NBC Sports Network

Among the segments of INDYCAR 36, which NBC Sports Network will broadcast at 10:30 p.m. (ET) May 24, is the relationship between KV Racing Technology teammates Simona De Silvestro and Tony Kanaan.

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Dave Lewandowski

Notes: Dixon, fifth in points, focuses on Indy 500

Scott Dixon, fifth in the IZOD IndyCar Series standings through four events, is aiming for his second Indianapolis 500 victory. ... Schmidt Peterson Motorsports filed another entry to raise the total to 35 for the 500 Mile Race. ... Pippa Mann's car will carry No. 63.

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Dave Lewandowski

Heat Index: Newgarden's charge leads to top 5

Josef Newgarden started 25th in the Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestle because of an engine change before qualifications. He contended for the victory and finished a career-high fifth.

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Inside the box score: Brazil numbers to note

Looking at some numbers from the fourth Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestle on May 5, which was won by James Hinchcliffe of Andretti Autosport. It was his second victory of the season.

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Dave Lewandowski

Sato, Andretti carry momentum to Indy 500

Takuma Sato has finished first and second in the past two IZOD IndyCar Series races to take the championship points lead with Opening Day for the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on May 11.

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Kate Guerra

Servia collects second consecutive top-10 finish

Oriol Servia finished fourth on the streets of Sao Paulo after qualifying 13th. It was his best start and finish of the 2013 season and his best finish on the 2.536-mile track.

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Dave Lewandowski

Hinchcliffe's 2013 season: Two victories, two DNFs

James Hinchcliffe overtakes Takuma Sato in the final turn of the final lap to win the Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestle by .3463 of a second for his second victory of the season in the No. 27 GoDaddy.com car. Marco Andretti finishes third.

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Fourth São Paulo race through our lenses

From the Sambadrome of Anhembi to the Esse do Samba to Curva da Vitoria, our photographers have captured the spirit of Formula Indy.

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Dave Lewandowski

Look for Kanaan on Row 2 in 200th start in a row

Tony Kanaan, making his 200th consecutive Indy car start, qualified fourth for his home race. KV Racing Technology teammate Simona de Silvestro qualified eighth for the 75-lap race.

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The Sao Paulo race setup: Risk vs. reward circuit

There are plenty of overtaking opportunities on the 2.536-mile, 11-turn temporary street circuit for the Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestle. But there are places where it's easy to make a mistake.

Previous Winners

2013

James

Hinchcliffe

2011

Will

Power

2010

Will

Power