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An international spotlight on dairy

The Fastest Rookie tradition started in the 1970’s as a way to introduce Indy 500 rookie drivers to the drink of milk tradition in Victory Circle.  Deb Osza, general manager for the American Dairy Association of Indiana (ADAI) says on race day the dairy industry is on center stage.  “It’s an amazing opportunity for us to be able to tell our dairy farming story, the drink of milk story, and the milk nutrition story – right here during an international event,” she says.

Deb Osza, American Dairy Association of Indiana

Gabby Chaves was one two rookie drivers this year.  He says heading into Sunday’s big race he’s trying not to think about it too much.  “I just try to take it one thing at a time, step by step,” he says.  “And when it comes to race day I’m sure I’ll be overwhelmed.  But this is what we do and this is what makes it so great.”

Gabby Chaves, Colombia – 2015 Fastest Rookie

All the drivers are polled to see which type of milk, skim, 2 percent or whole milk they’d like if they were to win the Indy 500.

As for Chaves – he says he’ll take whatever – as long as it means he’s in Victory Circle.