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Helio Castroneves wins IndyCar race in Iowa to end 3-year drought

NEWTON, Iowa -- Helio Castroneves dominated the IndyCar race Sunday at Iowa Speedway for his first victory since 2014.

The 42-year-old Castroneves led 217 of 300 laps, giving powerhouse Team Penske its first victory on Iowa's short oval in 11 tries.

It also was the 30th career win for Castroneves, the Brazilian who was winless since the first race of the Belle Isle doubleheader in Detroit in June 2014.

Castroneves also passed Al Unser Sr. for fourth in career laps led.

"It's just like the first time, man," Castroneves said. "We've been close so many times, and finally luck was a little bit on our side.