...Helio Castroneves to car owner Roger Penske (and maybe to God as a prayer of thanks) after winning the Indianapolis 500 IRL race.
Background: Last year, the IRS accused Castroneves of hiding US$5M of his income in Panama (that income in question was earned in Mexico, I believe, at races there), and Castroneves refused to plea bargain and a trial ensued. He was just found Not Guilty and the Government dropped the last charge last week.
This week, he gets into his beautifully-prepared car and runs a smart race, easily leading the last 30 laps or so and winning by over two seconds.
That's MY idea of a perfect week. Yessir, kick the IRS to the curb one day and two days later win the Indy 500. Good week, yes.
God continue to bless Helio. What a great race!
Posted by: og | May 25, 2009 at 06:54
Not a big IRL fan, but anyone who kicks the IRS in the nuts is OK with me!
Posted by: Ragin' Dave | May 27, 2009 at 19:47