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"I knew I'd have to be patient starting 15th on the grid. My car was
loose at first but got better as the race went on. We were in the top-ten
(seventh position) by our second pit stop (lap 80) and able to work our way
through the field to finish in the top-three (Castroneves finished third).
I've got to thank my Marlboro Team Penske crew for great pit stops and a
great strategy. We were actually able to go the distance without making any
changes to the car. Firestone deserves a lot of credit as well --- we went
the last 58 laps on one set of tires." _Helio Castroneves, Marlboro
Team Penske, 2001 & 2002 Indianapolis 500 Winner

#3 Marlboro Team Penske Dallara/Toyota
Finished third
Third in the Championship standings with 106 points

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