The Bachelor moved fast on track, too.
 
The Bachelor moved fast on track, too.

Arie Luyendyk Jr. never raced in Formula One despite what his TV bio says. But he did drive in the Indianapolis 500 one time. And before that, he drove in seven Indy Lights races for Henderson’s Sam Schmidt. Schmidt said Arie Jr. showed skill behind the wheel. Just not as much as his father. Arie Luyendyk Sr. won the Indianapolis 500 two times. Arie Sr. was Sam Schmidt’s teammate and was the only driver to visit Sam in the hospital after a terrible crash. “When I was in rehab for six months in St. Louis, he was the only driver who came to visit me regularly, I will always have a special place in my heart for Arie Sr.”

Indy 500 changes networks
 
Indy 500 changes networks

After a 54-year run on ABC, the Indianapolis 500 is switching networks. Starting in 2019, the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” will be shown on NBC. The IndyCar series has signed a new media rights deal with NBC Sports Group. The new deal is expected to dramatically increase exposure. Las Vegas native and former Indy 500 pit road reporter Jamie Little said it was a great move for the series. “Having been part of the IndyCar family, I’m thrilled to see the series land one big TV deal.”