Friday, May 21, 2004
Many of the stars from the music, movie, and television industry are expected to attend the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

-Academy Award-nominated movie actor Morgan Freeman will drive the Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car on Race Day

-Pop-singing sensation Jessica Simpson will sing the national anthem for the race.

-Husband Nick Lachey will serve as Miller Lite Carb Day host and will wave the green flag on Race Day

-Melissa Joan Hart, star of “Sabrina The Teenage Witch."  Sarah met Melissa back in October while racing in Fontana, CA

-Jim Caviezel, who starred as Jesus Christ in the Mel Gibson film “The Passion of the Christ,”

-“Survivor” star and Indianapolis native Rupert Boneham.

-Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck

-Lee Ann Womack is scheduled to perform on Race Day morning



-David Letterman, Television host of "The Late Show with David Letterman, Indiana native and co-ower of Rahal Letterman Racing (Buddy Rice is the driver)

-Jane Pauley, former co-host of the popular number one rated morning program, "Today" on NBC, Indiana native

-Judge Reinhold (“The Santa Clause,” “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”)

-Patrick Dempsey (“Sweet Home Alabama,” “Can’t Buy Me Love”)

James Garner (“The Notebook,” “Grand Prix”)

Jim Caviezel (actor)

Jared Fogle (Subway restaurants front man)

Mike Patrick (ESPN football anchor)

Maria Menounos (“Entertainment Tonight”)

LeVar Burton (“Star Trek: The Next Generation)

Neal McDonough (actor)

Charles Fazzino (artist)

Florence Henderson (actress)

Jim Nabors (actor, singer)

Ruth Buzzi (comedian)

Godsmack (rock band)

Andrew Firestone (TV’s “The Bachelor”)

Patrick Dempsey (actor)

Naomi Judd (singer)

Michael Madsen (actor)

Peter Reckell (actor)

Adam Mesh (“Average Joe”)

James Garner (actor)

Tickets: Tickets are available for the 2004 Indianapolis 500 on May 30. For information, log on to www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com, or call the IMS ticket office at (800) 822-INDY or (317) 492-6700.