Helio Castroneves has been penalized eight driver points by the Verizon IndyCar Series for 'avoidable contact' at the start of last weekend's Grand Prix of Indianapolis. Helio Castroneves triggered a multi-car accident at the start of the Grand Prix of Indianapolis this past weekend, taking out second-place starter Scott Dixon in the process. "Following every event, the IndyCar race stewards conduct a review of all racing incidents utilizing all the tools available - including car data, video replays and interviews with the competitors involved," said Derrick Walker, president of competition and operations in a release from the series. "With the benefit of additional...
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