Engines revved, the track was tested, and a proclamation presentation took place ahead of the INDYCAR race in Nashville for the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix.
Israeli-born Robert Shwartzman qualified for the Indy 500 and raced in the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix, collecting 429 points, edging out Dale Coyne Racing by just one point.
In the heart of Music City, Tennessee State Representative Scott Cepicky and Senator Mark Pody presented Shwartzman with two proclamations on behalf of the Tennessee-Israel Legislative Caucus. The two acknowledged Shwartzman's historic participation in this race, being the first Israeli driver to compete in IndyCar at the Nashville Superspeedway, stating that this symbolizes the ever-growing ties between Tennessee and Israel through sport and culture.
And just before race time, Shwartzman took time to sign autographs and pose for pictures with members of Nashville’s Jewish community.
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