Mari Hulman George gives the “start your engines” call at the Indy 500 every year. She does not need your help to do that.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s chairwoman does NOT need your assistance
.@jeff_gluck Well THAT was awkward. #Indy500 https://t.co/9R4DSehmov
— Derek (@DTang0426) May 24, 2015 Mari, the chairwoman of the track, is carrying on the family tradition of saying the most famous words in racing, and she can do it just fine. Thank you.
Update: Deadspin identifies the interrupter as Mari’s daughter, Nancy George, who may one day get to say “start your engines,” but today is NOT that day.
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