Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner and Meyer Shank Racing co-owner Helio Castroneves will be inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall Of Fame on May 22, the Speedway confirmed on Wednesday.
The Brazilian won the Greatest Spectacle In Racing in 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2021.
Castroneves who turns 50 on May 10 commented saying:
“I am so incredibly thankful to be inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame. “I was so surprised when I got the call and was immediately overjoyed with appreciation and awe. I have some of my best memories at IMS, it’s truly an honor to be selected to be a part of the Hall of Fame.”
Castroneves is expected to enter the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on May 25 as he Drives For Five.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has just undergone a massive refurbishment project and reopens to the public in April.
Speaking about today’s announcement, IMS Museum President Joe Hale says:
Helio’s legacy at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway speaks for itself. “It’s only right that he’s now being inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame as a first-ballot choice. His tenacity, confidence and love for the ‘500’ helped lead to a unanimous decision beyond his on-track accomplishments.”