INDIANAPOLIS – Two Hoosier traditions will join forces at this year's 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race when "Indiana's Game" meets "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." Indiana Pacers forward Paul George will join 14-year old Riley kid Tori Gwyn in an IU Health LifeLine helicopter to fly across the city and land on Turn 1 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The two-time NBA All-Star and his Riley friend will then take a lap around the track in an official Indy 500 pace car and deliver the green flag that signals the start of the race.
Tori, a native of Paoli who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2009, was selected by Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health for this special experience for her display of strength and courage under stress that exemplifies Riley patients.