Ana beatriz race car driver

Bia, as she is known by friends and fans, won her first indy lights race at nashville superspeedway on 12 july 2008, becoming the first woman to win a race in the indy lights series. This item was obtained by me in person at the indianapolis motor speedway. After winning two indy lights races, ana beatriz looked set for indycar, but things did not go very good. Jan 05, 2019 ana beatriz was fastest in the gt daytona roar before the 24 qualifying session after p1 motorsports had its times disallowed due to using a goldrated driver. In that period, she competed under the name ana beatriz.

In 2019, she moved into us sportscars on a more regular basis. When she turned fifteen, she decided to be a professional race car driver. There were a lot of lapped cars out there when that happened. Ana beatriz figueiredo aka bia was born in sao paulo, brazil, on march 18th, 1985. Danica patrick and the top 12 upandcoming female drivers. Ana beatriz figueiredo, indy race driver red shoe movement. As a driver in the firestone indy lights series, beatriz grabbed her first victory at nashville superspeedway earlier this season joining the list of women racers who have enjoyed wins this season with the likes of. This sunday, the indianapolis 500, one of the highest profile races in the world, will feature more women than ever before. Ana beatriz will return to dale coyne racing for this weekends indycar race at milwaukee. Beatriz is one of five women who have taken part in the series, that started into help develop drivers for the indy racing leagues indycar series. Racing sensation ana beatriz figueiredo talks about making. Driver ana beatriz is consoled by a crew member after completing a fivelap memorial for dan wheldon. All items are in near mint to mint condition unless otherwise noted.

Ana beatriz barros born 29 may 1982 is a brazilian model known for her multiple appearances in the sports illustrated swimsuit issue and for her work with intimissimi, guess. She began racing shortly afterwards, and used various ford anglias predominantly. May 28, 2010 ana beatriz bia figueiredo indy lights. Ana beatriz doesnt just want to win on the racetrack. Beatriz was fastest in the gt daytona roar before the 24 qualifying session after p1 motorsports had its times disallowed due to using a goldrated driver. Apr 03, 20 dale coyne racing announced that ana beatriz will be in the drivers seat of the no.

Ana beatriz race car driver stock pictures, royaltyfree. On june 20, 2009, bia won her second indy lights race and became the first woman to win a race car event at iowa speedway in newton, iowa. The biography with carrer and success in the race driver directory of speedsport magazine. The brazilian driver was forced to skip the race at barber that season after sustaining a wrist injury at the opening race of the year at st. Accessed 16 october we are all aggressive and share invycar same goal of winning the race.

More than 300 of the worlds most exceptional vintage race cars will compete in 12 different sportscar vintage racing association svra classes on the 14turn, 2. Feb 26, 2010 ana beatriz to make indycar debut in sao paolo. Beatriz was the first female driver to win a race in. Ana beatriz figueiredo, or bia figueiredo is a brazilian racing driver. The anglia was the car she would be most associated with, during her time on the circuits. Aug 23, 2010 ana beatriz is back in the izod indycar series. Ana beatriz figueiredo, indy race driver exclusive interview to ana beatriz figueiredo, the only woman in the world to win in the firestone indy lights and in the formula renault for the red shoe indy car racing nhra drag racing indy cars women drivers f1 drivers sprint cars race cars grand prix woman in car. Driver ana beatriz 2011 izod indycar series results racing. Patrick came in 3rd place last yearcould she take the checkered flag this time. The brazilian spent the first five races of the season driving the teams second car alongside justin. Ana beatriz to remain with dale coyne racing until. Ana beatriz barros nude, topless pictures, playboy photos. Apr 20, 2011 ana beatriz is a very happy driver after winning an indy lights race in 2008. Jul 24, 2017 after winning two indy lights races, ana beatriz looked set for indycar, but things did not go very good.

Nov 10, 2012 well over 95% of motorsports history has been made by men. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Ana beatriz ran a partial schedule as she made her initial foray into the indycar series in 2010 before becoming a fulltime driver a season later. Sundays valley of the moon 100 at the infineon raceway provided a lot of interesting drama as sam schmidt motorsports driver richard antinucci finished in seventhplace after being punted out of the way by championship rival rafael matos. This has positioned me to gain interest from cosmetic companies whom do not traditionally enter the racing. Rank is calculated after each race and may not reflect penalties. Race car driver ana beatriz attends the turbo new york premiere at amc loews lincoln square on july 9, 20 in new york city. Despite the 40 years that have passed since janet guthries groundbreaking run at indy, and despite lyn st james, sarah fisher, danica patrick, katherine legge, simona di silvestro, ana beatriz, myself and others, it is still exceptionally difficult for women to find the money to continue competing at a high level in open wheel racing.

Click to show race results for stock car brasil 2019. Addition of indycar drivers gives petit le mans an allstar race vibe. This is hardly surprising, given the temperamental nature of the machines, the immense physical. Pagenaud replaces beatriz at barber indycar news crash. Twentyfour other drivers have been entered in the seasonopening race.

The penalty to p1 elevated beatriz and the meyer shank racing team to the top of the time charts and secured the best pit and garage selection of the gt daytona class for the rolex 24 at. Darrell inghamgetty images this brazillian young driver became the very first woman to win not, one but two indy. Ana bia figueiredo racing career profile driver database. Ana beatriz figueiredo indy race driver ever since i was three years old i was crazy about racing and all types of sports. Ana beatriz was fastest in the gt daytona roar before the 24 qualifying session after p1 motorsports had its times disallowed due to using a goldrated driver.

Bia as she is known by friends and fans won her first indy lights race at nashville superspeedway on 12 july 2008 becoming the first woman to win a race in the indy lights series. Auto racing is one of the few international sports where both men and women compete on the same field. Browse 9 ana beatriz race car driver stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Danica patrick and the top 12 upandcoming female drivers in. Ana beatriz will be in the driver s seat of the no. However, i had no idea just how difficult it was to drive at those. Fia visited racing point factory to check pink mercedes 5. She made her first major appearance in 1962, driving an anglia at the silverstone. Ana beatriz indycar driver this article is about the brazilian indycar series driver. Beatriz was gridded in the 14th spot of 22 cars for race 2 of the indy lights series at the midohio circuit. Apr 06, 2011 simon pagenaud is to sub for ana beatriz at the next indycar race, after beatriz was injured during one of the controversial doublefile restarts at the season opener at st pete. Driver did not finish the race, but was classified as she. Beatriz, who july 12 at nashville superspeedway became the first female to win in the series, was accepting congratulations in the paddock at midohio sports car course.

Racing sensation ana beatriz figueiredo talks about making a. Runs a chevrolet, honda and toyota car dealership in his native city, after retiring from driving in 1999. Darrell inghamgetty images this brazillian young driver became the very first woman to. Addition of indycar drivers gives petit le mans an all. This has positioned me to gain interest from cosmetic companies whom do not traditionally enter the racing industry. Ana beatriz will make her second start on the streets of st.

Heinricher racing w msr meet the team media availability. Ana beatriz to make indycar debut in sao paolo autoevolution. Ana beatriz is a very happy driver after winning an indy lights race in 2008. Apr 06, 2012 this will be a historic year for the 500 with all new cars and it gives us a great opportunity to fight for a top spot with ana in the car. Beatriz, who july 12 at nashville superspeedway became the first female to win in the series, was accepting congratulations in.

March 18 simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ana beatriz profile page bio, news, photos and videos. Aug 17, 2019 ana beatriz figueiredo, or bia figueiredo is a brazilian racing driver. At the same time i dreamt of someday becoming a professional race car driver. Beatriz, who won at nashville superspeedway from the front row in midjuly, also has third in the standings and the rookie of the year award in her sights. Ana beatriz figueiredo indy race driver becoming a feminine female driver helped me get more attention from the media, sponsors and new opportunities that are targeting women. Andretti currently fields three fulltime teams in the indycar series with drivers marco andretti, ryan hunterreay and james hinchcliffe. Ana beatriz stats, race results, wins, news, record.

Ana beatriz although it has yet to be confirmed directly by the team, ana beatriz will return to the no. Get the latest race results, news, videos, pictures, win record and more for ana beatriz on. Ana beatriz posted her third frontrow starting spot of the season with an average of 189. The following graph shows the change in the driverdb rating of ana bia. Click on the year to see the standings for that year. Nascar and its marks are trademarks of the national association for stock car auto racing, llc. Formula es race at home challenge gears up for round 2. She began to enjoy watching racing when she was five, but at eight, she started competing in karts, even though she was also in ballet, riding, volleyball and soccer classes. Jun 12, 20 exclusive interview to ana beatriz figueiredo, the only woman in the world to win in the firestone indy lights and in the formula renault. List of all female indy 500 drivers indianapolis motor speedway. As a driver in the firestone indy lights series, beatriz grabbed her first victory at nashville superspeedway earlier this season joining the list of women racers who have enjoyed wins this season with the likes of danica patrick, ashley force and melanie troxel. Its also very special to be the first female brazilian race car driver to race there and it will be a great experience. Ana beatriz stats, race results, wins, news, record, videos.

Petersburg this weekend in the honda grand prix of st. Year, team, car, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Beatriz back for sao paulo and indianapolis indycar news. Beatriz, in 2008, bia became the first female driver to win an indy lights race, when she won at nashville superspeedway and ended up as winning that years rookie of the year award. Join facebook to connect with ana beatriz and others you may know. Has not cut all links with his past, however, as one of his business partners is roger penske the actual name is united auto for penske which has a total of fifteen car dealerships his former team boss in cart. Ana beatriz figueiredo, indy race driver indy car racing. Apr 04, 20 ana beatriz will be in the driver s seat of the no. Brickyard vintage racing invitational the pedigree of the brickyard vintage racing invitational june 2021 at the indianapolis motor speedway is elite, for both machines and drivers. Exclusive interview to ana beatriz figueiredo, the only woman in the world to win in the firestone indy lights and in the formula renault for the red shoe. Ana beatriz to drive for dale coyne racing through. Browse through highres photos of ana beatriz captured by world class professional motorsports photographers. All other trademarks are the property of their respective. Bia figueiredo is a racing driver from brazil, also known as ana beatriz.