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Rookie Alexander Rossi saves fuel, wins Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Rookie Alexander Rossi has won the 100th Indianapolis 500 conserving fuel down the stretch.

<p>May 29, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; IndyCar Series driver Alexander Rossi (right) alongside Alex Tagliani during the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports</p>

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Rookie Alexander Rossi has won the 100th Indianapolis 500 conserving fuel down the stretch.

The 24-year-old Californian drove the final 36 laps on his last tank of fuel, and ran out on the way to victory lane for Andretti Huerta Autosport.

Rossi took over the lead when Carlos Munoz (MOON'-yohz) had to pit for a splash of fuel with four laps to go.

Rossie is the first rookie to win the race since 2001.

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