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Doyel: Helio Castroneves' 4th Indianapolis 500 triggers historic celebration

INDIANAPOLIS – Helio Castroneves is hanging onto the fence and flashing four fingers, and the crowd is roaring his name. They’d been waiting for him Sunday, right here at the finish line of the 105th Indianapolis 500, and some even did what Spanish rookie Alex Palou couldn’t: They beat Helio to the checkered flag.

The crowd was surging toward the finish line, toward the bricks, as Helio was tearing around Turns 3 and 4, because they know how he celebrates. This was the fourth Indy 500 championship for Helio Castroneves, tying him with A.