10 memorable photos from the 101st Indy 500

Takuma Matata.

The 101st edition of the heralded Indy 500 concluded on Sunday, with Japanese-born Honda driver Takuma Sato winning the title. With five laps remaining, he passed three-time champion Helio Castroneves, who finished directly behind Sato in second.

Now that Sunday's competition has ended, it's time to look back on the race that was with 10 memorable photos.

On guard

Best of luck

Calm before the storm

Dixon, Howard walk away unscathed

End of Daly's day

Hunter-Reay's car trouble

Alonso blows smoke

Victory lap

Milk bath

Kiss me beneath the milky twilight

(Photos courtesy: Action Images)