Summary
Polkadot community voted to sponsor IndyCar racing star Conor Daly as a brand ambassador for the Indianapolis 500. The sponsorship deal, worth around $2.1 million, includes other races such as NASCAR and Nitro Cross Race. Daly’s experience in different racing series aligns with Polkadot’s vision. The partnership is the latest in a trend of collaborations between the racing and crypto industries. Daly expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent the Polkadot community and the power of a more free and open internet.
Key Points
1. Polkadot community members voted to select IndyCar racing star Conor Daly as a brand ambassador for the Indianapolis 500.
2. The proposal to sponsor Daly passed with 95.8% approval in a community vote on the Polk Assembly website, requesting 290,000 DOT to cover the sponsorship fee for a race team.
3. The sponsorship deal with Daly, facilitated through Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and Cusick Motorsports, highlights the increasing partnerships between the racing and crypto industries.