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Panther Racing's Meira primed for Indy success

By John Schwarb
Special to ESPN.com

Monday, May 22, 2006

INDIANAPOLIS -- Quick, can you name last year's Indianapolis 500 runner-up? You certainly know his 2005 teammate, a certain female rookie who finished fourth. And you'll recall that Dan Wheldon won the race. But maybe you're not remembering Vitor Meira. It's understandable. The 29-year-old Brazilian was a good story last year for Rahal Letterman Racing, but it was destined to be an agate-type footnote behind breakout star Danica Patrick. Meira finished second in the showcase race of the Ind ...

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