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The Department of Homeland Security released an AI-generated photo of an ice sponsored Indycar this week, and it caught the eyes of some of Indycar’s officials and one of its top drivers.
The post was overwritten “The Speedway Slammer” and depicted a prison house behind a car on the track.
The car’s number was 5, the same as Pato O’Wars car. The 26-year-old was born in Monterrey, Mexico.
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Indycar -driver Pato O’ward runs across the finish line during Ontario Honda dealers Indy on Streets of Toronto. (Dan Hamilton/Imag- Pictures)
“It caught a lot of people away.” I was just a little shocked by the coincidence of it and you know what it means
“We were not aware of plans to incorporate our photos as part of yesterday’s message,” Indycar said in a statement on Wednesday. “In accordance with our approach to public politics and political issues, we communicate our preference that our IP is not used in relation to this matter.”
O’ward said he didn’t see the post until a friend texted him about it.
“I haven’t really read it too much because I don’t think I will,” he said.
Pato O’ward from Mexico, who was driving for Arrow McLaren, on Pit Lane during qualifications for the NTT Indycar series Indianapolis 500 qualification May 18, 2024, on Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. (Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem used in a separate post “Speedway Lamb” when he announced the new partnership with the state of Indiana to extend the detention room with 1,000 beds. Indiana is home to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where the Indycar series is based.
O’ward is number two in points, although àlex Palou could squeeze the Indycar -Sea Seasons already this weekend in Portland. O’ward was in Texas to promote next year’s initial Grand Prix from Arlington.
Pato O’ward from Mexico, who was driving for Arrow McLaren, talks with his crew after qualifying for the NTT Indycar series Sonsio Grand Prix 10 May 2024 on Indianapoli Motor Speedway Road Course in Indianapolis. (Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
That race, March 15, will be on a 2.7-miles layout that circles at home stadiums in NFL’s Dallas Cowboys and MLBS Texas Rangers. O’ward threw a ceremonial first pitch before Rangers’ fight against New York Yankees.
