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Helio Castroneves follows new path driving for Arrow McLaren SP at Indy

INDIANAPOLIS -- From the moment Helio Castroneves first arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2001, he followed the same route through Gasoline Alley.

He'd leave the orange-striped motorhome, sign autographs and pose for photos with fans until he reached the Team Penske garages. Then he'd duck inside one of the concrete stalls, meet with engineers and prepare to turn laps in the No. 3 car.

The 20-year partnership between Castroneves and Penske became the model of stability in a sport defined by so many parts.

Now, things are changing. When the three-time Indianapolis 500 winner showed up Thursday for the inaugural Harvest GP, he pulled on a new driver's suit bearing the name of a new team owner.