Trump backs out of driving Indy 500 pace car

[Beaverhausen]

http://www.indystar.com/article/20110505/SPORTS0107/110505008/Donald-Trump-backs-out-of-driving-Indy-500-pace-car?odyssey=tab%7Cmostpopular%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE


Donald Trump is no longer this month’s Indianapolis 500 pace car driver.

The controversial host of NBC’s reality show, “The Apprentice,” told Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials that continuing with the program conflicts with his possible presidential campaign.

“I very much appreciate the honor, but time and business constraints make my appearance there, especially with the necessary practice sessions, impossible to fulfill,” Trump said. “I look forward to watching the race from New York.”

“Donald Trump has been very enthusiastic about the ‘500’ from the beginning of our conversations, and I have appreciated the interaction we have had with him and his staff,” Speedway president Jeff Belskus said. “From my first conversation, I was impressed by his deep understanding of the event and history, and I thank him for being a true fan.”

[somone]

1. The Hair saw its shadow

[madmax]

2. lol or the fox ran away. nt

[rpannier]

3. His driver was unavailable to drive him around the track nt

[KeepItReal]

4. 18K+ Facebook users part of "We Don't Want Donald Trump to Drive the Indy 500 Pace Car"

That had to hurt

[Hoopla Phil]

5. Any press is good press: He should have taken it. n/t

[personman]

6. I unrecced this by accident and the site doesn't seem willing to let me take it back