KV Racing Technology announced today that Mario Moraes will drive the KV Racing Technology Votorantim Honda/Dallara/Firestone entry during the 2009 Indy Car Series season.
Moraes, a 20-year-old native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, will be contesting his second season in the IndyCar Series. Last year he drove for Dale Coyne Racing, earning three top-10 finishes with a best showing of seventh at Watkins Glen. Moraes led his first career IndyCar Series laps at the Indianapolis 500.
“We are very excited to have Mario join our team,” KVRT co-owner Jimmy Vasser said. “Mario is young and extremely talented. He impressed us with his performances on both ovals and road/street circuits last year. We look forward to watching him grow and are confident he will be very competitive during the 2009 season.”
Moraes moved to the IndyCar Series in 2008 following three seasons of Formula 3 competition in Europe and South America.
“I want to thank Kevin Kalkhoven and Jimmy Vasser for this opportunity,” Moraes said. “I think KV Racing Technology provides me with the best opportunity to develop as a driver and advance my racing career. I am really looking forward to working with the entire KVRT organization in 2009.”
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