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João Victor Horto

b. 1990

Brazilian racing driver

Engineer Racing driver Racing automobile driver
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About João Victor Horto

Born 1990. João Victor Horto is a Brazilian engineer, racing driver and racing automobile driver.

João Victor "JV" Horto (born September 29, 1990) is a Brazilian racing driver from Londrina.

After karting, Horto went to the United States in 2009 to compete in the Formula BMW Americas championship where he finished seventh, scoring a best finish of second at Road America. In 2010, he drove in the Star Mazda series for Team Apex. He finished seventh in points with two second place finishes as well as two thirds. In 2011, he returned to the series, this time driving for Juncos Racing. He improved to fourth in the championship, winning the race at Mosport Park.

In 2012, Horto continued with Juncos Racing but moved up to the Firestone Indy Lights series, the next step in IndyCar's Mazda Road to Indy program. Horto competed in three of the first four races of the season, including the Freedom 100 before leaving the team and series. His best finish was seventh in both the Freedom 100 and at Barber Motorsports Park. He finished fifteenth in points.

American open-wheel results

Star Mazda Championship

Indy Lights

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Important facts

Born
29 September 1990, Londrina
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Engineer, racing driver, racing automobile driver
Nationality
Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

Who is João Victor Horto?

Brazilian racing driver

When was João Victor Horto born?

João Victor Horto was born on 29 September 1990 in Londrina.

What is João Victor Horto's occupation?

João Victor Horto is an engineer, racing driver and racing automobile driver.

What nationality is João Victor Horto?

João Victor Horto is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: João Victor Horto

· Wikidata: Q255691

· DBpedia: João Victor Horto

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