On Beyond The Bricks, it’s Helio Castroneves’ 47th birthday, and Jake Query and Mike Thomsen talk about the legendary career of the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner. We hear from Helio about his upbringing in Brazil, where his infectious energy comes from, and why he started climbing the fence after race wins. 

Jake and Mike discuss how Castroneves ended up with Team Penske amid tragic circumstances and recount the controversial ending of the 2002 Indy 500. Later, Helio tells us who inspired his racing career, and we listen to some of the broadcast calls from his wins at 16th and Georgetown.

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