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Indy 500 live blog: Rookie Alexander Rossi wins 100th race

Welcome to the 100th Indianapolis 500!

By race's end, one driver will be joined by 100,000 fans in celebrating an historic victory with the traditional bottle of milk. The race is being watched by approximately 350,000 fans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and a worldwide live television audience that -- for the first time in 66 years -- includes Indiana.

Race action

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 accomplishes the feat in the 100th running of the race.