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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.