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Castroneves Indy 500 Runner-up Transcript
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05-24-2003 11:00 PM |
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 Castroneves Indy 500 Runner-up Transcript MODERATOR: No driver has won two times in the first two starts. We look at the history of this place. There's drivers like Bill Holland, Rex Mays, Ted Horn even Roberto Guerrero, in their first three or four 500s posted an incredible record at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. But a first, first and second is just totally remarkable. Helio, I think one of the things I said to one of the reporters in the audience was that when I talked to you earlier in the month, you said: 'What pressure? I am going to enjoy this ride as long as it takes me.' Obviously, I want to know about your emotions now. You have never experienced not winning this event. Talk about your day and your feelings now.HELIO CASTRONEVES: I never experienced -- I am not enjoying it at all -- no, I will take that back. This whole month of May, it has been incredible. Starting from the pole position, support from the fans, support from you guys, from the press, you know, that was just -- it's just outstanding. You can't compare those situations like that. Well, today was obviously a little bit about disappointment in my emotion, but I guess this is part of the game. The good news is my teammates, so at least it's part of the team. The team is the one that is winning, and I guess everybody in the shop is going to be extremely happy, you know, so that's well worth it. Our relationship between myself, between Gil, and the whole entire team, it's extremely fantastic. The group is very unique. The group is very tight, you know, and I guess we -- Those situations and circumstances, you just have to be happy and accept -- I accept it extremely well. It was a phenomenal race. My car was very, very good. I was just taking it easy, and unfortunately, I took it too easy and one of the back markers kind of got in the way. Hey, you can't slip at all in this place. And this place always gives you a surprise. Well, I am happy with second. Now we need to think about the championship and keep working. Read Full Story 
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