2001 Indianapolis 500 (Hélio Castroneves' first win)
Rookie Hélio Castroneves leads the last 52 laps for his first win.
The 85th Indianapolis 500 was held on May 27, 2001.
Quick Facts
- Race name
- 85th Indianapolis 500
- Sanction
- Indy Racing League
- Season
- 2001 IRL season
- Team
- Penske Racing
- Date
- May 27, 2001
- Winner
- BRA Hélio Castroneves
- Time
- 3:31:54.180
- Pole
- USA Scott Sharp
Lore & Background
Hélio Castroneves, a race rookie with three years in CART, led the final 52 laps for the first of his four Indy 500 wins. Team Penske finished one-two, with Gil de Ferran second.
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