Career
After karting, Vilarinho raced in Formula Bayerische Motoren Werke Americas and Formula Bayerische Motoren Werke Europe for the Eurointernational team in 2008, finishing sixth in the Americas series and also competed in the World Finals. In 2009 he returned to Eurointernational and Formula Bayerische Motoren Werke Americas and finished second to his teammate Gabby Chaves, capturing 7 wins in the process. He also participated in one Star Mazda race for American Institute of Management Autosport.
With Formula Bayerische Motoren Werke Americas canceled for 2010, Vilarinho sat out much of the season until signing on with Andersen Racing to make his Firestone Industry Lights debut at the Mid-Ohio Sports Carolina Course.
Vilarinho finished 13th at Mid-Ohio and tenth in the race at Infineon Raceway later that month.
