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Helio Castroneves doubts he will have Sam Hornish climbing catch fences this season. He hopes to use his trademark victory celebration, the one he made popular after twice winning the Indianapolis 500, a lot more than his new teammate anyway.
Though it might be fun off the track trying to coax emotion from his staid Penske Racing partner, the charismatic Brazilian begins his third Indy Racing League season Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway with more on his mind than meshing with a teammate who has been an impediment to his career goals. Castroneves wants to add a driver championship to his resume.
Recent history suggests winning at Miami portends good things. The past three winners have won series titles.
"The Indy 500 is one of the most prestigious races that everybody would like to be fortunate to win," said Castroneves, who drives the No. 3 Toyota. "But as far as the championship, that's something that I'll always have in mind. So this year I won't chose one, but I'll choose both of them, Indianapolis and the IndyCar series championship. Trust me, I'm not selfish, but it's something that I have wished for for a long time."
With Indy 500 victories in...