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Pat McAfee to Drive Pace Car for Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis

May 08, 2015 | By IMS

This morning, Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee was announced on the Bob & Tom Show as the Pace Car driver of Saturday's Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. To prepare for his role as driver of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 on the IMS road course, he will get a tutorial Friday evening from two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk.

McAfee, Luyendyk and IMS president Doug Boles will be available for interviews at 7 p.m. Friday at the Yard of Bricks on the front straightaway.

"I've done some cool things around Indianapolis over the years but the opportunity to drive a Pace Car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has to be among the coolest," Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee said. "But it's a serious job too, and I'm lucky to have a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner as my coach. I can't wait to hit the track and learn all those left and right turns."

"The Angie's List Grand Prix is an event that's all about getting up close and personal with racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Pat McAfee has long been an accessible fan favorite with the Colts, so I think we have a perfect match for Saturday afternoon's race and look forward to seeing Pat lead the field to the green," Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles said.