Drivers don't get much downtime before a big race because
there's practice, sponsorship meetings and team commitments. So,
when they challenge children to a race, you know the kids are 'all
in' and the community is grateful for the motivation and
inspiration the athletes share before one of the most famous races
in history.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 26, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Some of IndyCar's most talented drivers
traded their track suits for a pair of sneakers to pedal around the
miniature Indianapolis Motor Speedway at Riley Children's Health
Sports Legends Experience at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
These are the future fans and race car
drivers or whatever they become. You've got to get them involved at
an early age particularly here in Central
Indiana because they have access to the Speedway and they
can see the race that people around the world dream of seeing and
dream of being a part of.
Six-time NTT IndyCar Series Champion Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing) joined
Graham Rahal (Rahal Letterman
Lanigan Racing) to face off against The Children's Museum's After
School Explorers.
The After-School Explorers program is designed to ignite joy and
curiosity within kids in grades 3-5 from the museum's surrounding
neighborhoods. The program focuses on community and belonging,
youth voice, critical thinking, college awareness, curiosity and
self-discovery.
So you can imagine the smiles and the laughter, the excitement
and joy as each child had a shot at racing a real IndyCar
driver.
The kids have had unique and fun field trips including visits to
local colleges, art museums and libraries that all expose them to
careers, post-secondary education. But this is the first time they
have had the chance to test their pedal power and compete with
elite race car drivers.
Scott Dixon - No. 9 PNC Bank
Honda / Chip Ganassi Racing
The Iceman from New Zealand is the
veteran of the group as he heads into his 24th season racing. He is
a six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion (2020, 2018, 2015, 2013,
2008, 2003) and 2008 Indianapolis
500 Winner. Dixon boasts 56 career wins and is second in all-time
series history behind A.J. Foyt (67). His six championships are
also the second-most, trailing only Foyt (who has seven).
Graham Rahal – No. 15 Honda /
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Graham Rahal is no stranger to the
track. His dad Bobby Rahal won the
1986 Indy 500 and his wife Courtney comes from the prestigious
Force family of drag racing.
Both drivers are dads and know how important it is to encourage
little ones to work hard and follow their dreams.
Dixon has two daughters and a newborn son and Rahal has a couple of
girls who are toddlers.
They each shared how they love inspiring kids and what their
thoughts are going into the 108th running of the Indy 500. Click
here: https://youtu.be/yUfkkxnCLCs
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is proud to partner with Riley
Children's Health, Old National Bank, Ice Miller LLP and The
Heritage Group.
About The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
We ignite joy, wonder and curiosity by creating powerful learning
experiences for children and adults. For more information about The
Children's Museum, visit http://www.childrensmuseum.org, follow us
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Media Contact
Kimberly
Harms, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 317-334-4003,
kimh@childrensmuseum.org, www.childrensmuseum.org
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