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Indy 500 blog: Rookie Alexander Rossi wins on fumes

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Rookie Alexander Rossi crosses the finish line as he runs out of fuel to become the first rookie to win the Indianapolis 500 since Helio Castroneves in 2001.

Rossi, a 24-year-old who started 11th, accomplishes the feat in the 100th running of the race. He had so little fuel left, he needed a tow to get to victory circle to celebrate.

"I have no idea how we pulled that off," Rossi said in victory lane. "We struggled a little in the pit stops ... I can't believe that we've done this.