João Victor Horto
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João Victor Horto is a Brazilian
racing driver from Londrina
.
After karting, Horton went to the United States
in 2009 to compete in the Formula BMW Americas championship where he finished seventh, scoring a best finish of second at Road America
. In 2010
he drove in the Star Mazda series for Team Apex. He finished 7th in points with two second-place finishes as well as two thirds. In 2011
he returned to the series, this time driving for Juncos Racing. He improved to fourth in the championship, winning the race at Mosport Park.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
racing driver from Londrina
Londrina
Londrina is a city located in the northern region of the state of Paraná, Brazil, and is 369 km away from the capital, Curitiba. Londrina was originally founded by British settlers. The city exerts great influence on Paraná and Brazil's south region...
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After karting, Horton went to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 2009 to compete in the Formula BMW Americas championship where he finished seventh, scoring a best finish of second at Road America
Road America
Road America is a road course located near Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin on Wisconsin Highway 67. It has hosted races since the 1950s and currently hosts races in the NASCAR Nationwide Series , American Le Mans , SCCA Speed World Challenge Series, ASRA, and AMA Superbike series.- Current track and...
. In 2010
2010 Star Mazda Championship season
The 2010 IMSA Star Mazda Championship season was the twelfth season of the Star Mazda Championship, an open wheel auto racing series that competes using spec chassis and engines...
he drove in the Star Mazda series for Team Apex. He finished 7th in points with two second-place finishes as well as two thirds. In 2011
2011 Star Mazda Championship season
The 2011 Star Mazda Championship season was the 13th Star Mazda Championship season and the second under the Mazda Road to Indy program. As part of the program's expansion, the series champion will be provided a scholarship to advance into Firestone Indy Lights for the 2012 season...
he returned to the series, this time driving for Juncos Racing. He improved to fourth in the championship, winning the race at Mosport Park.