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93rd Indianapolis 500 Notes & Quotes

INDIANAPOLIS -- The 93rd running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing lived up to the billing on Sunday with wild action (eight caution periods), a historic finish (Danica Patrick's third place) and a popular victory (Helio Castroneves' third Indy win).Here's a look at some other storylines from Sunday's Indianapolis 500:...

Castroneves' Storybook Comeback

INDIANAPOLIS -- After parking his race car in front of the main grandstands -- still emotional after claiming a dramatic third Indianapolis 500 victory -- Helio Castroneves tried to climb out and celebrate."A yellow shirt [security] guy kind of pulled me in, he was literally holding my helmet and myself there in the car,''...

Danica Makes Point With High Finish

INDIANAPOLIS -- The newly mellow version of Danica Patrick clearly still knows how to use every bit of finesse and gumption available when it comes to the race of races, the Indianapolis 500.A career best-third place effort in Sunday's Indy 500 is her fourth top-10 finish in five starts. It's the best ever showing for a...

Indianapolis 500 Race Preview

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has kicked off its 100th birthday celebration with the closest Indy 500 starting field in history, the largest crowd in recent memory and a vibe reminiscent of the race's heyday.Even NASCAR's "King" Richard Petty will be trackside today as Jim Nabors sings "Back Home Again in...

Wheel2Wheel: Indy, Danica & 600

FH writers Holly Cain and Geoffrey Miller are taking part in both major American races this weekend. Here, they go Wheel2Wheel on some major issues facing each sport.There's been lots of talk about Danica Patrick this week moving to NASCAR. We'll ask again: is this for real?Holly Cain: While Danica is clearly enjoying her...

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Martina McBride to Perform National Anthem at Indianapolis 500

Martina McBride is scheduled to sing the "Star-Spangled Banner" during the pre-race ceremonies for the 96th annual Indianapolis 500 race on May 27.

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05/28/12 Franchitti wins third Indianapolis 500 title Source: Houma Today - Houma LA Dario Franchitti stamped his name in the record books, the latest three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.
But this was not about Franchitti: It was all for Dan Wheldon.
Franchitti won a wheel-to-wheel, last-lap battle Sunday with Takuma Sato, their tires briefly touching to send Sato spinning hard into the wall. Franchitti sailed away to the checkered flag, with Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Scott Dixon crossing the finish line right behind the Scotsman.
Third went to Tony Kanaan, making it a podium sweep for Wheldon's three closest friends in the IndyCar series.
05/27/12 INDIANAPOLIS 500: Temperature falls one degree short... Source: New Haven Register - New Haven CT Fans sought shade under the grandstands and beneath umbrellas.
05/27/12 Kanaan comes up short again at Indianapolis 500 Source: Winston-Salem Journal - Winston-Salem NC Tony Kanaan was hoping his luck would change at this year's Indianapolis 500.
05/27/12 Dario Franchitti gets record Indianapolis 500 victory Source: Globe and Mail Dario Franchitti stamped his name in the record books, the latest three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.
05/27/12 Dario Franchitti Wins Third Indianapolis 500 Source: NPR Dario Franchitti stamped his name in the record books, the latest three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.