At 48, Helio Castroneves is still going strong. Castroneves will go down in history as one of the Indy 500’s greatest drivers. He is one of four drivers to have won the Indy 500 four times. The energetic Brazilian also has four pole positions at the Brickyard to accompany his four victories and has finished second three times. He holds the record for the longest span between wins at 20 years. With all his success at Indy, Castroneves is still not done. His goal for 2023 is to win his fifth 500. “Drive for five is our goal,” he said.

After his move to sports cars, the 2007 Dancing With The Stars winner only raced for Team Penske at Indy in 2018, 2019, and 2020.

After 20 years with Penske, Castroneves joined Meyer Shank Racing at the Brickyard in 2021 and put his name in the record book by winning his fourth 500. He moved back to the IndyCar series full-time with Meyer Shank Racing for the 2022 season.

The move back to open-wheel cars from sports cars was not an easy transition physically for Castroneves. “Oh, man. It was something,” he said. “I remember testing in 2018, just prior to the Indy 500, just being away for five or six races, I felt it.”

“After two years of not even being there, it was a big change. The cars are incredible machines. They don’t have power steering, and with the new aero screen, it becomes very warm inside,” Castroneves said. “It’s still an adjustment. Whenever you lose a little bit, it takes a little bit longer to get it back.”

Like a fine wine, Castroneves seems to get better with age. Come May 28, the ageless one may stand alone as the only five-time 500 winner.