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Firestone 550 2013 Results: Reaction, Leaders and Post-Race Analysis

IndyCar points leader Helio Castroneves has finally found the winner's circle this season, coming out the winner at the famed Texas Motor Speedway at the 2013 Firestone 550.As IndyCar PR tweeted out, it was a razor-sharp finish for the Brazilian driver:Though the majority of the field was blown out by the top five, the race wasn't short on dramatic moments. IndyCar PR had the breakdown for some of the early lead changes:Marco Andretti commanded the early lead.Ryan Hunter-Reay was right behind him, though, and eventually took over the lead on Lap 70.But a pit stop to replace four tires would set up a showdown between Andretti and Castroneves—a showdown that Castroneves would use as his opportunity to take the lead and never give it up....

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