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Article: IRL'S SPIDEY UNWINDS AT CHILLY WATKINS GLEN; HELIO "SPIDERMAN" CASTRONEVES STUDIES THE SITE THAT WILL HOST AN IRL RACE.(Sports)
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- The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
- Article date:
- October 21, 2004
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Byline: Nolan Weidner Staff writer
Watkins Glen -- Helio Castroneves was clearly out of his element Wednesday during his first visit to Watkins Glen International.
Temperatures that struggled to reach 50 degrees and a biting wind made the Brazilian race driver shiver, and light rain throughout the morning prevented Castroneves from taking his race car out on the 3.4-mile road course.
Still, the Indy Racing League star could hardly contain his enthusiasm over the thought of racing his No. 3 Team Penske Toyota at The Glen next season when the IndyCar Series makes its first visit to the historic road course.
"It's incredible - the ...