Drivers on Indy 500 caravan

As the 92nd Indianapolis 500 approaches, IndyCar Series drivers are fanning out across the country this week with a two-fold purpose – bring attention to “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" and promote upcoming IndyCar Series events in other race markets.

Dan Wheldon, winner at Kansas Speedway April 27, is packing his soccer cleats for a trip April 30 to Dallas. The Target Chip Ganassi driver will participate in drills with the FC Dallas Major League Soccer team.

"I enjoy soccer, but I really haven't played it too much," Wheldon said. "I have some soccer-playing skills, but they aren't on par with my driving skills."

Also on April 30, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver Townsend Bell will visit Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. Bell will trade in his helmet and race gloves for a stool and a cow, producing some California milk complete with one-of-a-kind Townsend Bell label that he can bring to Indianapolis for the traditional drink of milk following a victory in the Indianapolis 500.

Other drivers on the road include Marco Andretti, who will be in Des Moines, Iowa, April 28, Scott Dixon in Milwaukee April 29, Graham Rahal and Justin Wilson in Chicago May 1 and Bruno Junqueira and Mario Moraes in Columbus, Ohio, May 2.