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Oreovicz: Speeds, anxiety up

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Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves walks away from a scary crash in practice that sent the car airborne.
  • John Oreovicz, Autos, Open-Wheel Close
    • Motorsports Writer for ESPN.com
    • Covered Indy car racing for 20 years
    • Work published in 12 countries
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Fast Friday lived up to its name as six Verizon IndyCar Series drivers exceeded 230 mph during the last full day of practice for the 99th Indianapolis 500.