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Many have forgotten that Donald Trump was once offered the chance to drive the official Indy 500 pace car, only to decline the honor. His stated reasoning for passing on the opportunity was fairly understandable, though the situation also drew some pushback from IndyCar fans who weren’t pleased.
Pace car duties are a coveted role that puts a public figure front and center at one of motorsport’s biggest events. Whatever the mix of reasons behind the decision, the episode remains a curious footnote in the long history of celebrities and notable figures associated with the famous race.
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