When actor Zachary Levi showed up for Sunday's Indianapolis 500, it was his first time at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
But, Levi, who stars in NBC's "Chuck" and lives in Los Angeles, has family history at IMS: His late grandfather, Alton Pugh, was one of the track's famed "yellow shirts" for over 20 years.
Pugh, who lived in Amo, spent more than two decades wearing a canary yellow shirt and directing traffic and race fans at the track.Back again is the Nike shox nz SI in a White/Royal colorway.
"Most of security knew him as 'The Old Man,' " said Levi, who added that attending the race's 100th anniversary celebration was especially meaningful because of his family background.
"It's pretty crazy," said Levi, who spent the weekend making appearances as one of the celebs the IndyCar Series' title sponsor,truereligion jeans and footwear available from Choice online at unbeatable prices with free next day delivery. Izod, hosted. "It's amazing to hear about the race as a kid."
Other celebrities were amazed, too -- especially after taking laps around the track last weekend in a two-seat IndyCar, driven by iconic Indy 500 winner Mario Andretti.
The experience at about 200 mph made Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice ill.
"Too many Gs," Rice said. "I think (Andretti) wanted to prove a point to me: That they are athletes."
If so, it worked.
"It's amazing," Rice said.
"ER" and "8 Mile" star Mekhi Phifer recalled, "I was praying to God he didn't hit the wall."
Actor Dean Norris, the star of "Breaking Bad,Thousands of discount ed hardy shoes styles for selection." took a few hot laps, too.
"It's unbelievable," Norris said.
There's nothing quite like the Indianapolis 500, said actor William Fichtner, of "Prison Break" and "Invasion." He brought his son, Van, to the track with him.
"This is kind of like going to church in motor sports," Fichtner said from the red carpet before the race.
Country music star Kellie Pickler, who performed in the IPL 500 Festival Parade, echoed that.
"I grew up about an hour from the (Charlotte Motor Speedway)," Pickler said. "Racing is a religion where I'm from."
In Indy, even the celebrities pull out cameras during prerace festivities.
Tim Daly, star of "Private Practice" and "Wings," was taking pictures on the yard of bricks before the race.
"It's to prove I was here," he said, adding that the experience of prerace festivities is eclipsed only by his ride in the two-seater.
"It's not quite as exciting than when I was in Mario Andretti's car going 200 mph. But it's close," he said.
Seal, who sang the national anthem at the race with Kelly Clarkson, was spotted with a camera, too.
"It's one of the most acclaimed races in the world," he said earlier in the day.
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Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Latseen Benson got the ride of a lifetime Sunday before the race.2011 New Style Jeans cheap true religion on sale with fast delivery!
Benson, who lost both legs to an improvised explosive device blast in Iraq in 2005, climbed into the IndyCar two-seater and took parade laps with Andretti.
From the celebrities' red carpet beforehand, Benson said he was a little nervous about climbing into the race car.
"That's pretty fast," he said. "In the war, I didn't drive around in a car at 180 mph."
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Speedway CEO Jeff Belskus was a little star-struck Sunday.
"I got my picture taken with Kathy Ireland," he said. "She's gorgeous."
There were dozens of celebs on hand at IMS for the 500, but Belskus, who could have gotten a photo with any of them, was struck by Ireland, who was in town promoting Window World, IndyCar driver John Andretti's sponsor.When your team gets ready for battle with the opposition, be ready with this Nike Jacket.
Belskus said he isn't sure what he will do with the snapshot, but it will go in a prominent spot, perhaps on his desk.
Ireland, who has been featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and caused a stir wherever she went Sunday, was attending the race for the first time.
"This is beyond the Olympics," Ireland said. "They are heroic, what they do. They make it look easy and effortless."
But, Levi, who stars in NBC's "Chuck" and lives in Los Angeles, has family history at IMS: His late grandfather, Alton Pugh, was one of the track's famed "yellow shirts" for over 20 years.
Pugh, who lived in Amo, spent more than two decades wearing a canary yellow shirt and directing traffic and race fans at the track.Back again is the Nike shox nz SI in a White/Royal colorway.
"Most of security knew him as 'The Old Man,' " said Levi, who added that attending the race's 100th anniversary celebration was especially meaningful because of his family background.
"It's pretty crazy," said Levi, who spent the weekend making appearances as one of the celebs the IndyCar Series' title sponsor,truereligion jeans and footwear available from Choice online at unbeatable prices with free next day delivery. Izod, hosted. "It's amazing to hear about the race as a kid."
Other celebrities were amazed, too -- especially after taking laps around the track last weekend in a two-seat IndyCar, driven by iconic Indy 500 winner Mario Andretti.
The experience at about 200 mph made Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice ill.
"Too many Gs," Rice said. "I think (Andretti) wanted to prove a point to me: That they are athletes."
If so, it worked.
"It's amazing," Rice said.
"ER" and "8 Mile" star Mekhi Phifer recalled, "I was praying to God he didn't hit the wall."
Actor Dean Norris, the star of "Breaking Bad,Thousands of discount ed hardy shoes styles for selection." took a few hot laps, too.
"It's unbelievable," Norris said.
There's nothing quite like the Indianapolis 500, said actor William Fichtner, of "Prison Break" and "Invasion." He brought his son, Van, to the track with him.
"This is kind of like going to church in motor sports," Fichtner said from the red carpet before the race.
Country music star Kellie Pickler, who performed in the IPL 500 Festival Parade, echoed that.
"I grew up about an hour from the (Charlotte Motor Speedway)," Pickler said. "Racing is a religion where I'm from."
In Indy, even the celebrities pull out cameras during prerace festivities.
Tim Daly, star of "Private Practice" and "Wings," was taking pictures on the yard of bricks before the race.
"It's to prove I was here," he said, adding that the experience of prerace festivities is eclipsed only by his ride in the two-seater.
"It's not quite as exciting than when I was in Mario Andretti's car going 200 mph. But it's close," he said.
Seal, who sang the national anthem at the race with Kelly Clarkson, was spotted with a camera, too.
"It's one of the most acclaimed races in the world," he said earlier in the day.
Great ride
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Latseen Benson got the ride of a lifetime Sunday before the race.2011 New Style Jeans cheap true religion on sale with fast delivery!
Benson, who lost both legs to an improvised explosive device blast in Iraq in 2005, climbed into the IndyCar two-seater and took parade laps with Andretti.
From the celebrities' red carpet beforehand, Benson said he was a little nervous about climbing into the race car.
"That's pretty fast," he said. "In the war, I didn't drive around in a car at 180 mph."
Pretty woman
Speedway CEO Jeff Belskus was a little star-struck Sunday.
"I got my picture taken with Kathy Ireland," he said. "She's gorgeous."
There were dozens of celebs on hand at IMS for the 500, but Belskus, who could have gotten a photo with any of them, was struck by Ireland, who was in town promoting Window World, IndyCar driver John Andretti's sponsor.When your team gets ready for battle with the opposition, be ready with this Nike Jacket.
Belskus said he isn't sure what he will do with the snapshot, but it will go in a prominent spot, perhaps on his desk.
Ireland, who has been featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and caused a stir wherever she went Sunday, was attending the race for the first time.
"This is beyond the Olympics," Ireland said. "They are heroic, what they do. They make it look easy and effortless."
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