Dan Wheldon wins Indianapolis 500

Dan Wheldon pumps his fist after winning the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In 2005, Wheldon also came in first place in the Indianapolis 500.

Photo by Bruce Carver / The Indiana Daily Student

Dan Wheldon, 2005 Indianapolis 500 winner, took first place in during this year's race when JR Hildebrand's car crashed into the SAFER Barrier when it drifted up the track and left Turn 4.

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