The 99th running of the Indy 500 is about the state of Indiana, the Verizon IndyCar Series, it's driver's, and our loyal fan's!

It is sacrilege to have a NASCAR driver, taking laps around the hallowed grounds of the IMS on race day, to start the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing!"

I humbly, and with all due respect, ask the the IMS, Hulman family, Douglas Boles and any other influences at the IMS to rethink this decision, as you did when hearing the fan's disapproval of Donald trump in 2011.

Thank You,

Paul Palmieri, of IndyCar Serious.