Article 5JF20 Helio Castroneves wins record-tying fourth Indianapolis 500 at age of 46

Helio Castroneves wins record-tying fourth Indianapolis 500 at age of 46

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Helio Castroneves joined the exclusive club of four-time Indianapolis 500 winners on Sunday.

At 46, and one of the oldest drivers in the field, he sprinted along the frontstretch of the speedway after his victory, waving to the 135,000 fans in attendance. He was interrupted during his victory jog by other drivers and most of Team Penske, the organization he spent more than two decades with and won three Indy 500s.

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