Salles was hired by Dale Coyne in 2000, but after three retirements due to mechanical failures in an unsponsored car, he was replaced by funded driver Tarso Marques.
Salles was taken on by Dale Coyne in 2000, but following three departures from the series caused by mechanical issues in an unfinanced vehicle, he was subsequently replaced by Tarso Marques, who had financial backing.