INDIANAPOLIS — Actor Chris Hemsworth will wave the green flag to start this year’s Indianapolis 500.
Movie fans probably know Hemsworth best for his roles in Marvel’s « Avengers » series. The newest installment, « Avengers: Infinity War, » recently set a box-office record with a $640.9 million worldwide opening weekend.
The honorary starter would also be known to racing fans for his portrayal of former Formula One driver James Hunt in the movie « Rush. »
The Indianapolis 500 will be held May 27 on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s historic 2.5-mile oval. Practice begins Tuesday, with qualifying set for Saturday and Sunday.
The racetrack previously announced that Kelly Clarkson would sing the national anthem before the race.
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