Born in Rio de Janeiro, Bueno started his karting career in 1988 and won the São Paulo states championship in 1992.

He also has competed in the TC2000, an Argentine touring car series, and ended the 2001 season in 3rd place.

In recent years, he competed in the 2007 season in parallel with Stock Car Brasil.

He made his World Touring Car Championship debut for Chevrolet at Brands Hatch.

In August 2010, Bueno ran a Chevrolet Vectra on the Bonneville Salt Flats at speeds over 340 km/h (~210 mph).