Helio Castroneves

A masterly third Indy 500 win capped an emotional month for and further cemented the dominance of record-setting owner Roger Penske

After a distressing trial on tax-evasion charges, is free and clear and on the pole at Indy. So is racing's most irrepressible character a changed man?

His record ninth Association of Surfing Professionals world championship, (above), in Mundaka, Spain. The 36-year-old won five of the first seven ASP events this year; he wrapped up the title with two events left...

Hot young drivers—and one smooth dancer—have reinvigorated IndyCar