Charmed Kanaan wins Indy 500 in 12th attempt


INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - With a good luck charm he had given to a sick child back in his pocket, Brazilian Tony Kanaan won his first Indianapolis 500 on Sunday to end a decade of disappointment at the famed Brickyard.

The former IndyCar champion captured the crown jewel of North American motor racing in his 12th attempt to complete his resume, taking the chequered flag under caution after defending champion Dario Franchitti crashed with just over two laps to go.

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