Team Menard Born March 27, 1977 Home Brasilia, Brazil
STATS	2003	CAREER
Rank	22	2*
Starts	10	14
Wins	0	0
Top 5	1	2
Poles	0	1
Top Finish	4 (Texas)	3
*Indicates career best points finish

2003 recap
The good: Qualified sixth at Texas finale and finished fourth. Also started sixth in previous race at Fontana, Calif.

The bad: Missed three races after breaking wrist in practice at Kentucky.

Key stat: Without a ride first three races of 2003.

2004 outlook
What needs to be done: A sponsor and a ride, in that order.

Key change: John Menard folded his team and merged with Panther Racing.

Prediction: The 26-year-old Brazilian has nothing lined up as of Jan. 1 so he's probably an Indy-only candidate if he finds money.

Your take
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