Prevailing over the best racers in the world on one of the most recognizable tracks in the world, Will Power finally won his first Indy 500 on Sunday.
🏁 CHECKERED FLAG: @12WillPower crosses the Yard of Bricks and cements his place in history. This is your #Indy500 Winner!#ThisIsMay | #INDYCAR | #INDYCARGP pic.twitter.com/oNh7uekdWM
— Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@IMS) May 27, 2018
Apparently, it’s been one of his greatest dreams for a long, long time, too.
Will Power has a picture of the Borg-Warner trophy on his bedside table he looks at every night before he goes to sleep.
He's wanted this for a long, long time.
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) May 27, 2018
The race was fraught with peril, as multiple crashes (including a bitter end for Danica Patrick) and even a fire on Pit Lane took place during the 102nd running of the Indy 500.
In the end, Power prevailed over his peers, with Ed Carpenter, who had the lead for much of the race, coming in second, Scott Dixon coming in third, Alexander Rossi finishing in fourth place and Ryan Hunter-Reay rounding out the top five.
Not surprisingly, Power was overcome with emotion after it was all over.
Celebrate like you just won The Greatest Spectacle in Racing, @12WillPower. #Indy500 | #INDYCAR | #ThisIsMay pic.twitter.com/2ta8hsQWdJ
— Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@IMS) May 27, 2018
And Will Power gets it done! Winner of the 102nd running of the #indy500 pic.twitter.com/CEfsbqaTqL
— Mykal McEldowney (@mykalmphoto) May 27, 2018
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Here are some of the best Twitter reactions we saw in response to Will Power winning the Indy 500.
Power is among the best drivers of his generation. Right up there with Dixon and Helio and Bourdais. He deserved this win.
— Jim Ayello (@jimayello) May 27, 2018
A man called "Will Power" pulled ahead late to win the Indy 500. Expect Nietzsche to rise from the grave anytime now to teach us The Superman.
— ❌️arch ❌️itchness (@theycallmeFogel) May 27, 2018
As one of the few Will Power fans, I am elated. The win is probably about as popular as Patrick Reed at the Masters, though. His evolution as an oval racer has been remarkable. #Indy500
— Troy Appel (@tdappel) May 27, 2018
Growing up, the Indy 500 was appointment TV. The race has lost some luster, but today's finish was awesome. Good for will power.
— Aaron Schoonmaker (@AaronSchoony) May 27, 2018
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Congratulations to Will Power and his entire team for winning the 102nd running of the Indy 500.