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Brendan Fraser to Kick Off Indy 500 as Honorary Starter

16 May

Summary

Brendan Fraser, an Academy Award winner, will be the honorary starter.
He was born in Indianapolis and is returning to his hometown.
Fraser stars in an upcoming film about General Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Brendan Fraser to Kick Off Indy 500 as Honorary Starter

Actor Brendan Fraser, an Academy Award recipient, has been chosen as the honorary starter for next week's Indianapolis 500. Fraser, who was born in Indianapolis, will preside over the start of the race from the Speedway's famed yard of bricks. This marks a return to his hometown for the celebrated actor.

Fraser's latest role is portraying General Dwight D. Eisenhower in the upcoming film 'Pressure.' The movie chronicles the 72 hours leading up to the D-Day invasion. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on May 29, with sneak peeks occurring over Memorial Day weekend. Race organizers highlighted Fraser's involvement in a film about a pivotal World War II moment as fitting for Memorial Day weekend, a time to honor military service.

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