hélio alves de castro neves (; born 10 may 1975), professionally known as hélio castroneves, is a brazilian auto racing driver competing in the weathertech sportscar championship. prior to imsa, castroneves competed in the indycar series, gaining 23 wins and 38 poles, and placed second in the season standings four times, third three times, and fourth five times. castroneves also competed in the cart championship, with a highest championship points finish of fourth; he recorded six wins and seven pole positions in the series.