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IN HCR0006
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/23/2019
Primary Sponsor
Randall Frye
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AI Summary
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Indiana General Assembly formally recognizes the motorsports industry's contributions to Indianapolis and the state of Indiana
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More than 1,600 motorsports companies are based in Indiana, including top professional racing teams such as Andretti Racing, Schumacher Racing, and Vance & Hines
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A Purdue University study found the motorsports industry contributes over 23,000 direct jobs paying an average annual wage of nearly $63,000 (compared to state average of $39,700) and is indirectly responsible for 421,000 additional jobs
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Major motorsports events held in Indiana include the Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400, Red Bull Indianapolis MotoGP, and NHRA Drag Racing U.S. Nationals
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Resolution directs copies be transmitted to notable Indiana racing figures including 2018 NHRA champion J.R. Todd, Sarah Fisher (fastest woman in Indianapolis Motor Speedway history), and Tony Stewart (NASCAR champion and 1996 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year)
Legislative Description
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the many contributions of the motorsports industry to the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana.
Last Action
Returned to the House
1/23/2019