Rookie Alexander Rossi Wins the 100th Running of the Indy 500
IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi holds up his bottle of milk after winning the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29, 2016.
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For the first time in its history, the Indianapolis 500 sold out and saw 400,000 spectators file into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to bear witness to the historic 100th running.
Opening ceremonies prior the start of the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, Sunday, May 29, 2016.
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After 54 lead changes, 24-year-old rookie Alexander Rossi coasted (at 180 mph) across the finish line to become the first American rookie to win “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” since 1928.
Andretti Autosport's Alexander Rossi (98) celebrates after winning the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 Sunday, May 29, 2016, afternoon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Having run out of fuel on his final lap, Rossi was towed by teammate Ryan Hunter-Reay to victory circle to celebrate.
Rossi’s unexpected win gave Andretti Autosport its fourth Indy 500 win.
Lady Gaga and Mario Andretti do a double fist-bump before they take a lap in the two-seater IndyCar before the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, May 29, 2016.
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