Helio Castroneves wins record-tying fourth Indianapolis 500

Helio Castroneves has joined the Indianapolis 500’s most unique group by changing into the fourth four-time winner of “The Best Spectacle in Racing” after which scaled the fence at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in entrance of the most important crowd for the reason that begin of the pandemic.

After shifting over to Meyer Shank Racing for this yr’s race following 20 years with Crew Penske, Castroneves handed Alex Palou with two laps to go then held off Palou for the win.

Castroneves joins A.J. Foyt, Al Unser Sr. and Rick Mears — his former mentor at Crew Penske — on the four-time-winner listing. Mears was the final driver to hitch the membership in 1991.

After successful, Castroneves took his victory lap, stopped his automotive simply previous the start-line yard of bricks and did his trademark fence climb alongside along with his crew earlier than persevering with the celebration on the frontstretch.

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Castroneves beforehand gained the Indy 500 in 2001, 2002 and 2009. This was the one IndyCar race on Castroneves’ schedule this season.

The Indy 500 was held in entrance of 135,000 spectators, about 40% of grandstand seating capability, making it the most important sporting occasion on this planet for the reason that begin of the pandemic. The delayed race final August was held with out spectators for the primary time.

The Related Press contributed to this report.