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Indy 500: Helio Castroneves Gets Caught In GRUESOME, End-Over-End Crash During Practice [VIDEO]

Christian Datoc Senior White House Correspondent
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IndyCar driver Helio Castroneves was involved in a frightening wreck during a Indianapolis 500 practice run on Wednesday.

The 40-year-old Brazilian lost control of his No. 3 car while exiting a turn before slamming into the guard rail and eventually flipping end-over-end.

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Despite the frightening footage of the crash, Helio managed to walk away unharmed.

Castroneves is a 3-time former Indy 500 champion. He won in 2001, 2002 and 2009.

[h/t: Vice]

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