Victor Oladipo will fill a familiar role at the Indianapolis 500: acting as a pacer.
The Indiana guard will serve as the honorary pace car driver to start the May 27 race, it was announced Thursday.
« This is a tremendous honor for me, » Oladipo said in a statement. « I’m so thankful Indiana continues to embrace me, from Indiana University to the Pacers and now the Indianapolis 500, the greatest race in the world. »
Oladipo led the Pacers to a near-upset of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs after being traded to Indiana in the offseason. He has been named a finalist for the NBA’s Most Improved Player award.
« Avengers » actor Chris Hemsworth will wave the green flag to start the race, and Kelly Clarkson will sing the national anthem.
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