Author John Green to drive Grand Prix pace car
SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana native and best-selling author John Green will serve as the honorary pace car driver for the Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis.
The race is set for May 14.
“John is a huge IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway fan and we have been looking for the right opportunity to get him involved in one of the events,” said J. Douglas Boles, President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “Having him drive the Chevrolet Pace Car for the Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis is a great way for him to be part of this historic month.”
Green was born in Indianapolis and has written several popular young adult novels. His books “The Fault in Our Stars” and “Paper Towns” were both turned into movies.
Green landed on Time Magazine’s 2014 list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.