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The Greatest Spectacle in Racing | Proud to Be A Hoosier

 There is something special about being a Hoosier in the month of May. The energy across Indiana changes. The weather begins to warm, families gather, traditions come alive, and the eyes of the world turn toward one place — the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For more than a century, Indiana has proudly hosted the Indianapolis 500, known around the globe as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” For Hoosiers, the Indy 500 is more than a race. It is part of our identity. From the singing of Back Home Again in Indiana to the roar of engines echoing across Speedway, the Indianapolis 500 represents hard work, innovation, resilience, and tradition — values that define Indiana itself. Generations of families have grown up attending the race, hosting cookouts, wearing checkered flags, and sharing stories of unforgettable finishes and legendary drivers. Indiana has always been a state built by people who believe in craftsmanship, determination, and community. The same spirit that helped sha...

Indiana Strong | Hoosier Pride

  Java House  has quickly become one of the most visible emerging brands in INDYCAR through its partnership with Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR).  What started as a sponsorship evolved into a much deeper motorsports investment after Heartland Food Products Group CEO Ted Gelov became co-owner of ECR in 2024. The “Java House Racing Team” most fans refer to is essentially the Java House-backed ECR effort featuring: Alexander Rossi — No. 20 Java House Chevrolet Christian Rasmussen — No. 21 Chevrolet Ed Carpenter — No. 33 Chevrolet (select oval races) One of the more interesting aspects of the partnership is that it is very Indiana-centric : Java House is headquartered in Indianapolis ECR is based in Indianapolis Ted Gelov and Heartland Food Products Group are Indiana-based The program heavily markets Hoosier manufacturing and business growth Java House’s involvement expanded rapidly during 2025–2026: Title sponsor of the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey at Laguna Seca Multi-year t...