Ethanol Summit Brings Leaders To Indy 500 Thursday

Ethanol Summit to be held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The 90th Running of the Indianapolis 500 will be the first Indianapolis 500 where the 33-car field will be fueled by ethanol, adding to the tradition of innovation in motorsports technology at the famed racing facility.

On May 25, ethanol industry leaders, politicians and the Indy Racing League will discuss the benefits of renewable energy and its use in the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

WHAT: Ethanol Summit

FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Tony George, Indy Racing League founder/Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO
Bobby Rahal, Rahal Letterman Racing co-owner
Buddy Rice, Rahal Letterman Racing driver
Danica Patrick, Rahal Letterman Racing driver
Jeff Simmons, Rahal Letterman Racing driver
Tom Slunecka, Executive Director, Ethanol Promotion and Information Council EPIC)
Tom Dorr, Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Becky Skillman, Indiana Lt. Governor

WHEN:  9-11 a.m., Thursday, May 25, Pace car rides to follow

WHERE: Plaza Pavilion, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

DETAILS: Political, Industry and Racing Leaders will meet to discuss the
use of ethanol in this year's Indy 500 and the future of ethanol
on the highways of America.