Indy 500 2014: Results, Top Finishers and Analysis from 98th Edition of Race

The Indianapolis 500 is as much a Memorial Day weekend and American tradition as grilling out with family and friends, and there was a distinctive Red, White and Blue flair to the 98th edition of the historic race. For the first time since 2006, an American was the one drinking milk in Victory Lane after winning the race. Ryan Hunter-Reay held off Helio Castroneves by the narrowest of margins to capture the victory. In fact, Ray Wert of Tiny Toy Car highlighted just how close the finish was: The two racers swerved back and forth and exchanged leads in the final six laps, which only fired up the crowd of 250,000 even more. The fact that both were racing in bright yellow cars just seemed to add to the excitement. Had Castroneves pulled off ...

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