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    2009 Indianapolis 500 - Race Day

    Sunday, May 24, 2009

    Boy Scout troops carries the stars and stripes in the pre-race parade. -- Photo by: Chris Jones The 500 Festival queen in the parade. -- Photo by: Chris Jones The Pagoda at dawn on Race Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett British cheering contingent for Dan Wheldon and Justin Wilson. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett  -- Photo by: Bret Kelley Helio Castroneves kisses the bricks for the third time. -- Photo by: Bret Kelley Helio Castroneves crosses the finish line to win the Indianapolis 500. -- Photo by: Bret Kelley Hideki Mutoh's crew during a pit stop. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Rahal Letterman Racing co-owner David Letterman on the grid. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Helio Castroneves celebrates with the crowd. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Helio Castroneves is overcome with emotion as the car is moved to Victory Circle. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves celebrates with the traditional bottle of milk. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves signifies the number of Indianapolis 500 victories. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The racing was fast and furious all day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves celebrates the race victory in his special style. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Tight action on the track. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Vitor Meira's car on fire on pit lane. It was quickly extinguished and he continued in the race. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Vitor Meira, left, and A.J. Foyt during pre-race ceremonies. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Richard Petty, left, and John Andretti with his wife during the national anthem. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Alex Lloyd gets the sign to pit the next lap. -- Photo by: Chris Jones

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