Just 5 1/2 weeks ago, Helio Castroneves was wondering if he would make it out of his tax evasion trial with an innocent plea. Forget about that, now, as he became the ninth driver to win the historic Indianapolis 500 race three times today. Castroneves is today's Indy 500 winner.

Indy 500 parade still has tickets available for those who have not made previous arrangement, reports the website of the Indianapolis parade organizers. Drivers arrived in downtown Indy for 500 Festival parade. They already got in cars to join the parade.

Julianne Hough is a professional dancer who soared in fame on the hit reality television show Dancing with the Stars.

Scott Dixon's best-of-the-month lap (39.6531 seconds; 226.968 mph) on Fast Friday confirmed Target Chip Ganassi Racing driver Dixon's outlook three days earlier.

Tomorrow marks the first day of qualifying for the Indy 500 - Pole Day - where the first 11 starting positions are set. This caps the first full week of practice and is the first major event of the month of the Indy 500.

John Andretti served as a sacrificial lamb to guarantee top finishing spots for Team Andretti. Halfway through the grand spectacle, John Andretti purposely crashed moments before teammates Marco Andretti and Danica Patrick would half to pit.

Developing... Team Andretti Manipulates Indy 500 To Position A Win For Marco Andretti Or Danica Patrick.