Getty Images Enlarge Ryan Hunter-Reay overcame Helio Castroneves during a frantic finish to win his first Indy 500 by just 0.060s, the second closest finish in the history of the prestigious race. Andretti Autosport's Hunter-Reay overcame a late red flag with ten laps to go, which fell when he was leading the race, staying in contention with Castroneves until his pass at the start of the final lap to become the first American to win the event since Sam Hornish in 2006. The lead swapped between the pair over the final six laps as Castroneves went for a record-equally fourth Indy 500 crown. But Hunter-Reay stalked Castroneves throughout and timed his move perfectly, surging in front while...
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