IndyCar Series: Helio Castroneves Acquitted on Tax Evasion Charges
The sigh of relief could be heard throughout Miami today as Brazilian racecar driver Helio Castroneves was acquited on all 6 charges of tax evasion. The jurors proclaimed the two time Indy 500 winners innocence early this afternoon. The deliberations lasted almost 6 full days but finally went in the favor of the IndyCar star. His attorney (Alan Miller) as well as his sister (Katiucia Castroneves) were also found not guilty on the charges of tax evasion. Alan Miller was also acquited on the charge of conspiracy.
However, all is not rosy with the outcome for the Castroneves siblings. The charge of conspiracy was deadlocked by the jurors and leaves open the possibility of a retrial on that count. But for now, this painful episode is in the rear view mirror.
What does this mean for the #3 machine at the Grand Prix of Long Beach?
It means that HELIO WILL RACE!!! Breaking news shows that he will be the pilot of the #3 Team Penske entry for the weekend. As of this entry, there is no word on where that leaves Will Power who had been the fill in. Will Power will be in the #12 car since the regular driver of the #3 is back in business.
I will post again later this evening with a look ahead to the 35th Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach as well as any more information I have on this developing story.
Give em’ HELL HELIO!
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Tags: Helio Castroneves, IndyCar, Tax Evasion
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