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2017 Indianapolis 500: Sato Wins

May 28, 2017

Sato becomes the first Japanese driver to win the Indianapolis 500, holding off a hard-charging Helio Castroneves in the closing laps.

The Finish

Takuma Sato (#26) beat Helio Castroneves (#3) to the checkered flag.

Key Moments

Scott Dixon (#9) leads early Helio Castroneves (#3) takes command Sato (#26) passes Castroneves and holds on First Japanese winner of the Indianapolis 500.

Squares Result

Winning digit: 6 (P1) and 3 (P2). If you had the square at (6, 3), you won the final.