Helio Castroneves: Tax Cheat Or Just Confused? - Page 2
It's said that had Helio not participated in DWTS, he might have slid by:
It's ironic that Castroneves will strap on a bright yellow fire suit in the colors of Penske team sponsor DHL this weekend at Road Atlanta, because Helio wore a flashy yellow outfit when he won the "DWTS" crown in November. The successful "DWTS" appearance may ultimately prove to have been a double-edged sword for Castroneves, because his increased public profile could have whetted federal prosecutors' desire to put the hammer down on the alleged tax dodger.With IndyCar racing rating a poor second cousin to NASCAR these days, Castroneves might have slipped under the radar had he not gained the additional tabloid notoriety from the prime-time dance contest.
And NASCAR veteran driver Jeff Gordon has some words of wisdom for Helio, although they may be too little too late:
Jeff Gordon, the NASCAR champion and a friend of Castroneves, said he doesn't believe drivers should even have agents or middlemen. He relies on his stepfather, John Bickford, as his business manager, but Gordon wants to be at the negotiating table and investment meetings.''To me, you're ultimately responsible about where it goes, how it gets there and what happens,'' Gordon said to reporters Friday at Talladega. ``If it sounds too good to be true, it is. That's the bottom line, and that's just common sense.
``In this situation we'll see how it plays out, but it's certainly not going to be a fun ride for Helio for a while.''
Rag on Gordon all you want (and I do, I'm no fan), but that makes sense.
Helio, some more advice...if you lose this case, don't be trying to climb any fences.
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