Indy 500 2014: Quotes and Analysis from 98th Race Results

On Sunday, Ryan Hunter-Reay became the first American to win the Indianapolis 500 since Sam Hornish Jr. did so in 2006. When asked about his accomplishment in Victory Lane, Hunter-Reay had one simple statement, according to a tweet from Jenna Fryer of the Associated Press: He went on to speak about how important the win was for him, via NASCAR on ESPN: After jockeying for position with Helio Castroneves over the final few laps—including two lead changes—the sprint to the finish line was a breathtaking sight. Hunter-Reay barely edged Castroneves for the second-closest finish in the race's history, per Ray Wert of TinyToyCar.com: This marks Hunter-Reay's first-ever Indianapolis 500 victory. He's been having a phe...

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