I have come to the legends’ Day autograph session many times. I have never seen this as I walked through the Gate 6 tunnel.

This is the autograph line for Row 9- Herta, McLaughlin , and Castroneves. I had a feeling this group might get more attention than Row 9 usually does, .but I have never seen an autograph line extend down the tunnel before. The sign in the back is the cutoff point, yet fans are lined up behind hoping someone drops out. The other lines were packed as well.

Newgarden Wins Pit Stop Competition

Josef Newgarden’s team win the Pit Stop competition yesterday afternoon, beating Scott Dixon’s team in convincing fashion.

O’Ward Extension with McLaren

According to Marshall Pruett or Racer, Pato has signed an extension with Arrow McLaren SP through 2025. Team owner Zak Brown hinted at another lineup announcement may be coming.

The 500 on (pay) TV

Fans in nthe Indianapolis area not going to the race will be able to watch the race tomorrow live on Peacock. If you aren’t a subscriber, i think it’s worth the $4.99 fee for one month to see the race live. You can cancel after the race,

This is the third year in a row that the 500 will be available live on television locally.