With all the pomp of the Indy 500, military flyovers, God, country, motherhood and apple pie, Castroneves (fresh from his April scare with the IRS) was able to pull a win. Driving for midas-touch Roger Penske he was able to join the club of drivers that have won at the Indy three times. He is a happy camper.
SECOND PLACE: DAN WELDON
A former winner and driving for a brand new team (for him, that is) he should be thrilled to be in second place. Second and third place at the '500' always feel like they are "also rans" and nothing could be further from the truth this year.
THIRD PLACE: DANICA PATRICK
Danica, the hearttrob of the Indy Series, had a very strong finish and became the first woman to finish that high in the field. She knocked race fans out in 2005, her Rookie year, when she finished fourth. The are rumors running abound about her switching to NASCAR or Formula One next year. In fact, there are rumors that there will be two women in Formula One. She could do if she could put up with the F1 big boys club. Of course, NASCAR has one too. I would like to see her spice up Formula One.
THE DANCE CARD LINEUP IN NEW YORK
