Letterman receives tribute at Indianapolis 500

David Letterman drives into retirement with Indy 500 tribute

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Play4:07A look back at the history of the INDY 500 on ABC.Associated Press

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INDIANAPOLIS -- Before the freshly retired David Letterman drives off into the sunset, he got a tribute at the Indianapolis 500.

Letterman ended his 33-year career as a late-night television host Wednesday. Letterman's IndyCar team paid tribute to the former "Late Show" host by putting a caricature of his face and (hash)thanksdave on driver Oriol Servia's yellow car for Sunday's race.

It was easy to find the Rahal Letterman Racing spot in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway paddock: There was a red "Late Show…