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Fastest Rookie understands tradition

In its 37th year, another long running tradition at the Indianapolis 500 is the American Dairy Association of Indiana honoring the Fastest Rookie in the Indianapolis 500.

This year’s Fastest Rookie is the driver of Panther Racing’s car No. 4, 23 year-old JR Hildebrand, and even though he’s a rookie, JR tells Brownfield he is quite familiar with the milk traditions at the Indy 500.

“I most certainly am and as a milk drinker from when I was a little kid it is certainly exciting to be here and be a part of this, and obviously to have their support,” said Hildebrand. “It’s become synonymous with winning the Indy 500, the drinking of the milk.”

Rookies that will race in the Indianapolis 500 include:

JR Hildebrand, car no. 4, qualified at 225.579 mph

James Hinchliffe, car no. 06, qualified at an average speed of 225.572 mph

Jay Howard, car no 88, qualified at 224.483

Charlie Kimball, car no. 83, qualified at 224.499

Pippa Mann, car no. 36, qualified at an average speed of 223.936

Audio: JR Hildebrand, Indy 500 Fastest Rookie (4:30 MP3)