Capturing his 3^rd Brasil Porsche GT3 Cup Series Championship in 2016, Miguel Paludo is looking to keep his red hot streak going next season. In 2017, Paludo will compete for his 4^th Porsche Series Championship, and represent Brasil and BRANDT against the best Porsche champions around the globe at Le Mans.

The Nova Prata, Brazil, native got his first taste of racing in a go-kart at age 14 and did not pursue his racing career professionally until after graduating from college and starting his own successful business. At age 21, Paludo and his brother Daniel competed side-by-side in an entry in one of Brazil’s regional touring car series. Paludo experienced success immediately, winning just the fourth race in which he competed. 

That same year, Paludo was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. However, he did not let the diagnosis stop him. He continued to pursue his racing career, all while learning how to manage his diabetes. In 2006, Paludo took his talents to the national level, racing Renault Clios, where he earned two podium finishes. In 2008, Paludo graduated to the Porsche GT3 Cup Brasil, winning the championship on the strength of three wins, two poles and 11 top-three finishes. Paludo repeated his performance the following year, becoming the first back-to-back and two-time champion in series history.

After three seasons in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, 2015 marked Paludo’s return to Porsche GT3 Cup Brasil season with BRANDT do Brasil as primary sponsor. Paludo finished 2^nd in the final driver point standings, with 2 wins, 11 top-5 and 3 top-10 finishes in 18 races.