Stars, surprises, crashes and cars from the Indy 500

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The famed Indianapolis 500 race was a thrill a minute, with a surprise winner in the last seconds

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IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon, of England, celebrates with the traditional bottle of milk after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 29, 2011.
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Dan Wheldon of England pours milk on himself - a tradition winners always follow) after winning the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 29, 2011.
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Dan Wheldon of England celebrates with his son Sebastian and wife Susie after winning the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Indiana May 29, 2011.
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Dan Wheldon of England kisses the bricks at the start/finish line after winning the IZOD IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Panther Racing driver J. R. Hildebrand races during the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Indiana May 29, 2011. He would later hit a wall, losing an (almost) sure win in the last lap of the race.
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J.R. Hildebrand, driver of the #4 National Guard Panther Racing, finishes second after crashing during the last lap of the IZOD IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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J.R. Hildebrand's car, worse for the wear after the rookie crashing during the last lap of the IZOD IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Canadian rookie driver James Hinchcliffe, driver for Newman/Haas Racing, crashes during the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Indiana May 29, 2011.
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IndyCar driver E.J. Viso, left, of Venezuela, loses control after making contact with driver James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, rear, as driver Jay Howard, front, of England, makes it clear of the mishap during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 29, 2011.
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James Hinchcliffe takes a pit stop during100th anniversary of Indianapolis 500 auto race. Hs Newman-Haas team has plenty of experience at the Brickyard, but it has never won the race in the 19 years it has had a car in the field at Indy.
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Dario Franchitti of Scotland, driver of the #10 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara Honda, makes a pit stop during the IZOD Indianapolis 500 on May 29, 2011.
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Ashley Judd (R), wife of driver Dario Franchitti of Scotland, talks with Emma Dixon, wife of Scott Dixon of New Zealand during the Indianapolis 500 on May 29, 2011. Both drivers are with Chip Ganassi Racing.
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Danica Patrick, driver of the #7 Team GoDaddy Dallara Honda, makes a pit stop during the Indianapolis 500 on May 29, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was leading late in the race, but finished in 10th place after stopping for fuel.
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Andretti Autosport driver Danica Patrick in action during the 100th anniversary of Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 29, 2011.
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After starting in the 25th position, Danica Patrick was able to pick off drivers to eventually lead the race for nine laps, but a pit stop for fuel cost her the race. She finished in 10th.
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Sam Schmidt Motorsports driver Alex Tagliani of Canada takes a pit stop during the100th anniversary of Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Indiana May 29, 2011.
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Alex Tagliani, from Lachenaie, Quebec, climbs out of his car after crashing during the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Indiana May 29, 2011. The 37 year old driver started the race in pole position, averaging speeds of 227.472, but was out when his car hit a wall.
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IndyCar driver and pole-sitter Alex Tagliani, of Canada, hugs his wife, Bronte, after being forced out of the race during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 29, 2011.
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Simona De Silvestro, of Switzerland, sits on the pit wall after being forced out of the Indianapolis 500 race
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IndyCar drivers Ryan Briscoe, left, of Australia, and Townsend Bell crash into the wall during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 29, 2011.
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IndyCar driver Ryan Briscoe (6), of Australia, and Townsend Bell crash into the wall during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 29, 2011. Driver Bertrand Baguette, below, of Belgium, passes the accident.
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The #23 Wix Dallara Honda driven by Paul Tracy of Canada is serviced after crashing during the IZOD IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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The green flag is waved during the 100th anniversary of Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Indiana May 29, 2011.
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Driver Helio Castroneves and his wife Adriana Henao stand with their daughter Mikaella before the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 29, 2011.
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Kelly Clarkson and Seal sing the USA National Anthem prior to the Indianapolis 500 on May 29, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Chloe Sevigny at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29, 2011.
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The pits during the IZOD IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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View of a track headquaters building in the early morning before the 100th anniversary of Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 29, 2011.
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Racing legend Richard Petty smiles before the start of the100th anniversary of Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Indiana May 29, 2011.
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Actor Mekhi Phifer watches the Hot Wheels Fearless at the 500 world record trophy truck jump prior to the IZOD IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Racing legend Mario Andretti before the 100th anniversary of Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Indiana May 29, 2011.
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Professional stunt driver Tanner Faust flies through the air on he way to setting a new world record by jumping 332 feet in a Pro 2 truck at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway before the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 29, 2011. The toy brand Hot Wheels installed a giant ramp at the historic speedway hoping to break Johnny Greaves' current world record of 301 feet.
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Tanner Foust of Team Hot Wheels sets a new world record with a 332 foot distance jump at the IZOD Presents Hot Wheels Fearless at the 500 on Sunday, May 29, 2011, in Indianapolis.
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The starting field for the 95th IZOD IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at the start line at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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