Friday, April 17, 2009

LONG BEACH, CALIF. (AP) - Helio Castroneves will be back on track less than 24 hours after the Brazilian driver was acquitted of tax evasion charges.

Penske Racing Tim Cindric said Friday the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner will return to his No. 3 IndyCar in time for practice and qualifying Saturday for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Will Power has been the temporary replacement for Castroneves. He will drive a third Penske entry in Sunday’s race and also will race for the team next month in the Indy 500.

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