Indy 500 Rejects Entry With Kennedy/Trump Livery

Racer Magazine reports:

With a presidential election approaching in November, the IndyCar Series has made the decision to distance itself from the contest and disallow political branding on the cars that compete under its sanction at the upcoming Indianapolis 500.

RACER has learned one entry was filed for the May 26 race with the intent of promoting both Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former president Donald Trump on the car’s bodywork. According to the series, the request was denied.

“IndyCar does not approve sponsorships associated with elected officials, candidates for political office or political action committees,” an IndyCar spokesperson told RACER.

Jalopnik reports:

The series didn’t say which team or driver requested the RFK/Trump livery, though there’s really only one guy in the field that would fit the bill.

Rich kid dipshit Santino Ferrucci has tried this kind of thing before, attempting to run a “Make America Great Again” livery in Formula 2 before he was kicked out of the series for intentionally wrecking his teammate.

The 25-year-old races for the legendary A.J. Foyt Racing team, placing third at the 500 last year.

IndyCar denies RFK Jr./Trump car at Indy 500 https://t.co/x1benneysU via @racermag

— Marshall Pruett (@marshallpruett) April 26, 2024