João Barbosa
João Barbosa ( born November 3, 1975 in Porto ) is a Portuguese racing driver.
Barbosa began his career, like so many racers in karting. Nearly thirteen years of age, he won his first Portuguese title. In 1994, Barbosa champion in Formula 3 Championship in his home country and a year later was followed by another title; this time he remained in the Italian Alfa Boxter Championship successfully as the overall winner.
Barbosa, however, is primarily known as a sports car driver. In 2004 he made his debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and took it each year until 2009 part. His previous best placing in the overall standings was rank 4 2007 Barbosa was for Roll Racing Centre at the start.; together with Martin Short and Stuart Hall, he drove a Pescarolo 01- Judd. In addition to his activities in Le Mans, Barbosa also took part in the 24 - hour race at Daytona. The championship round of the Grand-Am he won in January 2010 together with Mike Rockenfeller, Ryan Dalziel and Terry Borcheller.