Indianapolis, IN
Autograph Announces 2022 Indianapolis 500 NFT Collection
The Brickyard is Coming to the Blockchain for the Very First Time
LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Might 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Autograph, the Web3 model co-founded by Tom Brady, together with INDYCAR, The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Crew Penske right now introduced the launch of their first unique NFT assortment in celebration of the 106th Indianapolis 500 offered by Gainbridge on Sunday, Might 29 on NBC.
The distinctive NFT collaboration contains a three-part NFT assortment: an unique redeemable 2022 Indianapolis 500 Race Day commemorative ticket, a NTT INDYCAR SERIES Thriller Driver Container, that includes 33 distinctive driver playing cards, one for every of the highly-skilled athletes competing on this yr’s Indy 500; and a one-of-a-kind, intricately-detailed re-creation of the 1972 Indianapolis 500-winning automotive for Crew Penske.
The 2022 Race Day Ticket is a commemorative NFT obtainable free of charge to everybody who bought a seat on the iconic motorsports occasion, with unparalleled authentication powered by blockchain know-how. All Indianapolis 500 ticket holders are eligible to redeem the celebratory NFT and unlock particular extra content material by means of Might 30.
Moreover, INDYCAR and Autograph collaborated to drop the 2022 Thriller Driver Container: a novel NFT that, as soon as bought and opened, will reveal one of many 33 proficient NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers competing within the 106th Indianapolis 500. Every driver could have 33 thriller containers obtainable with the contents solely revealed to purchasers on Friday, Might 27 forward of Indy 500 Race Weekend. Followers will be capable of gather their favourite drivers forward of the occasion. Following the Indy 500, each particular person in possession of a revealed thriller container will obtain a particular utility: a bit of carbon fiber from the automotive their NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver piloted within the Indy 500.
To finalize the gathering, Autograph partnered with Crew Penske to create a restricted version NFT: a 3D recreation of Crew Penske’s race-winning 1972 automotive, paying tribute to the fiftieth anniversary of the group’s first Indianapolis 500 win.
“The Biggest Spectacle in Racing is prepared for its first official leap into the world of Web3 and Autograph is honored to be the associate to make {that a} actuality,” mentioned Dillon Rosenblatt, co-founder, and CEO at Autograph. “This assortment pays homage to Crew Penske’s illustrious previous and celebrates the way forward for the game. Every NFT was crafted with painstaking element to create a novel assortment that will even ship new varieties of utility for followers, bringing them nearer to the game, the occasion, and the group they love.”
“We’re thrilled to supply this NFT assortment in partnership with Autograph for our devoted, loyal, and engaged followers to have a good time the 106th operating of the Indianapolis 500 and convey this passionate neighborhood to Web3,” mentioned Jonathan Gibson, Government Vice President of Penske Corp. “This can be a second in time to commemorate, and we’re excited to proceed our relationship with Autograph to convey the brickyard to the blockchain.”
Indianapolis 500 ticket holders can redeem their 2022 Commemorative Race Day Ticket starting Might 19 at 3 pm ET. The 2022 Thriller Drop Container shall be obtainable through direct sale starting Might 23 at 3 pm ET and the Celebrating 50 Years: Crew Penske’s First Indy 500 Win NFT is offered for buy beginning Might 27 at 3pm ET. Each the 2022 Thriller Drop Container and Crew Penske choices can be found to view on Autograph.io, and bought on the DraftKings Market.
For extra data on Autograph and the INDYCAR, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Crew Penske collections, please go to: www.autograph.io.
About Autograph
Autograph is an NFT platform that brings collectively probably the most iconic manufacturers and legendary names in sports activities, leisure, and tradition to create distinctive digital collections and experiences for customers world wide. Notable Board of Director members embrace Sam Bankman-Fried, Abel Tesfaye aka The Weeknd, Peter Mattoon and Michael Meldman. Co-founded by Tom Brady and headquartered in Los Angeles, Autograph is ushering in a brand new period of gathering by means of a streamlined and inclusive course of, genuine and artistic merchandise, and unique partnerships. Members of the star-studded Advisory Board have dropped their first assortment that each one offered out in document time with drops from Wayne Gretzky, Derek Jeter, Naomi Osaka, Simone Biles, Tony Hawk, Tiger Woods and extra.
About INDYCAR
INDYCAR is the Indianapolis-based governing physique for North America’s premier open-wheel auto racing collection, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and its developmental collection, Indy Lights Offered by Cooper Tires. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES options a world area of the world’s most versatile drivers – together with reigning collection champion Alex Palou, six-time collection champion Scott Dixon, two-time collection champion Josef Newgarden, and four-time and defending Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves – who compete on superspeedways, brief ovals, avenue circuits, and everlasting highway programs. The 2022 season consists of 17 races in the USA and Canada and is highlighted by the historic Indianapolis 500 offered by Gainbridge. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Indy Lights, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and IMS Productions are owned by Penske Company, a world transportation, automotive, and motorsports chief. For extra data on INDYCAR and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, please go to www.indycar.com. For extra data on Indy Lights, please go to www.indylights.com.
About Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the world’s largest spectator sporting facility, has been the worldwide chief in motorsports leisure since opening in 1909. IMS will host the 106thRunning of the Indianapolis 500 offered by Gainbridge on Sunday, Might 29, 2022, the world’s most prestigious auto race. In 2022, IMS additionally will host two NTT INDYCAR SERIES highway races, on Might 14 and July 30, and NASCAR Xfinity Collection and Cup Collection highway races throughout Brickyard Weekend on July 30-31. The Racing Capital of the World additionally consists of USAC NOS Vitality Drink Midget Nationwide Championship and Intercontinental GT Problem Powered by Pirelli/GT Problem World Problem America occasions. IMS, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and IMS Productions are owned by Penske Company, a world transportation, automotive, and motorsports chief. To buy tickets or for extra data, please go to ims.com.
About Crew Penske
Crew Penske is likely one of the most profitable groups within the historical past {of professional} sports activities. Vehicles owned and ready by Crew Penske have produced greater than 600 main race wins, over 660 pole positions and 41 championships throughout open-wheel, inventory automotive and sports activities automotive racing competitors. Over the course of its 56-year historical past, the group has additionally earned 18 Indianapolis 500 victories, three Daytona 500 Championships, a Method 1 win, victories within the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, together with a win in Australia’s legendary Bathurst 1000 race. In 2022, Crew Penske will compete within the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, NASCAR Cup Collection and the FIA World Endurance Championship. For extra details about Crew Penske, please go to www.teampenske.com.
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WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Josh Downs dazzled in the wide receiver footwork drills, making cuts that were on another level compared to the rest of the group.
He rifled his feet through the ladder.
And on Saturday’s practice, him and Anthony Richardson connected for a nice pass and catch down the sideline between two defenders.
Downs has been impressive at training camp and got off to a good start in his first year, hauling in 68 receptions on 771 yards and two touchdowns, but he expects more this year.
“Year one to year two, it’s always been a big jump for me,” Downs said. “High school, college, it was both the same.”
He’s not exaggerating. In his freshman year at North Carolina, he had seven catches for 119 yards. That skyrocketed to 101 receptions for 1,335 yards in his sophomore year. His touchdown count also jumped from three to eight.
Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter agrees with Downs’ confidence. He’s been impressed with Downs so far at training camp, and thinks he’s learned a lot from his first year in the league.
“Josh (Downs) is going to make the most of that from a route running perspective from a defensive coverage identification perspective,” Cooter said. “Josh (Downs) is primed and ready to have a big camp out here and do some really good things.”
Downs is processing the game better this year. He said he’s not thinking about the route he’s running as he gets set up at the line of scrimmage. Instead, he’s analyzing the defense and determining what coverage they’re in.
Someone that has helped him with this is cornerback Kenny Moore II. Downs considers Moore II to be at the top of his position in the NFL. He said Moore II is really smart and likes to mix it up with Downs when they’re matched up together, disguising whether he’s in man coverage or zone coverage.
Downs says he has the best slot receiver job in the league because he gets to go up against Moore II every day.
Downs has also been building his chemistry with Richardson. It’s now getting to the point where they’re running plays that aren’t in the playbook.
“We’re seeing different plays, it might not be in the playbook,” Downs said. “He’ll (Richardson) be like, ‘hey, JD, do you see this? Do that.’ I’m like, ‘I was thinking the same thing.’”
“I know Anthony (Richardson) trusts me. I trust him. We’re clicking before practice, after practice, even off the field. That’s my dog,” Downs said.
The Colts return to practice on Sunday at Grand Park from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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Indianapolis, IN
IMPD: No suspect in custody in officer's shooting, but there is no 'ongoing threat'
This article will update.
A police officer was injured in a shooting on the city’s far east side Friday and police were searching late into the night for whoever pulled the trigger.
Police said the event started unfolding shortly after 8:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of North Wittfield Street, near East 36th Street and North Post Road in the city’s Northeastwood neighborhood. The shooting happened after officers responded to the area on a “shots fired” call.
Shortly after the shooting police said the immediate area was not safe and residents were asked to stay inside their homes and avoid the neighborhood. About 11:15 p.m. police said a sweep of the area — including with K-9s — did not surface a suspect, but they did not believe there was an ongoing threat any longer.
Anyone with information or video footage is asked to call 911.
“There’s a lot that we don’t know about this incident. And we’re hopeful that we will learn more later on,” Capt. Shane Foley said during a media briefing at the scene.
The 8-year veteran officer was taken to Eskenazi Hospital in stable condition.
Shortly before 1 a.m., during a briefing at the hospital, Asst. Chief Michael Wooley said a house also was hit by gunfire but no residents were struck. Wooley said no officers fired their weapons and body cameras were activated throughout the situation.
The injured officer suffered gunshot wounds to his abdomen and right arm and was stable after undergoing surgery, Chief Chris Bailey said.
“He is expected to make a full recovery, although (he) is going to be in the hospital for some days,” Bailey added.
Police have not released a description of the suspect in the shooting, who remained at large early Saturday.
“Right now, officers are all over the city, looking for the individual or individuals responsible for what happened,” Bailey said.
Officers will remain in the neighborhood collecting evidence likely past sunrise, he added.
The K9 sweep of the area is complete.
IMPD is not aware of any ongoing threat to the public at this time, however, no suspects are currently in custody.
Media should stage at 36th/N Post Rd just east, but park on the NW corner. https://t.co/Es3zCovZrU
— IMPD (@IMPDnews) July 27, 2024
Second Indianapolis police officer shot this year
This is the second time this year an Indianapolis police officer has been shot. In March an off-duty officer working security at an east side bar on East Washington Street was hit in an exchange of gunfire with at least one suspect. A man who was injured in that shooting died at a local hospital.
The bar where that shooting happened, 11:11 Bar & Grille, located at 9439 E. Washington St., was closed by unanimous vote of the Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission.
11:11 Bar & Grille shooting: State shuts down club where 6 people were shot, including off-duty IMPD officer
Bar shooting: Shooting at east side bar injures multiple people including IMPD officer
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis police officer shot. Suspect at large late Friday
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