Mike Pence and Stewart are from same home town. Racing is a big sport in Indiana. From the Indy 500 to our dirt track at county fair ground (rated one of the top in the nation ) All types of vehicle racing is huge. One of our neighbors is even a tractor pull champion. All 5’3” of her. Her hubby and dad were her pit crew.
Penske is huge here.
My sister was a big car racing fan.