Doge Mansion Collaborating with Indianapolis 500 on Pioneering Dogecoin Alliance - Aimed to Provide Philanthropic Support
Miami, Florida - March 19th, 2025
Dogecoin Indy 500: Fans Vote for Iconic Car Design and Support Children's Health
The meme-based cryptocurrency Dogecoin has partnered with NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Devlin DeFrancesco and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing to introduce a Dogecoin-themed race car for the Indy 500. The initiative allows fans to choose the car design in a community-driven contest while supporting a cause that resonates deeply with the team.
Set to take place during Memorial Day weekend, on May 25th, the Indy 500 marks the 109th running of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." Dogecoin Racing, a collaboration between the House of Doge and the Dogecoin Foundation, aims to make Dogecoin a part of the iconic motorsports event.
This historic partnership brings a Dogecoin race car to the forefront, giving fans the opportunity to vote for the Indy 500 car design featuring the Shiba Inu, the iconic symbol of Dogecoin. DeFrancesco, a dog lover and Dogecoin enthusiast, has also committed to donating $25,000 in Dogecoin to Riley Children's Foundation in Indiana, a major pediatric care center.
The Dogecoin-backed initiative signifies an important step forward for crypto adoption in professional sports, as DeFrancesco has agreed to receive $100,000 of his salary in Dogecoin. DeFrancesco first invested in Dogecoin in 2020 and remains a strong advocate for the cryptocurrency, citing its potential to emerge as a global currency and drive payment adoption.
From March 19th to 25th, fans can vote for their preferred design among three potential liveries for the No. 30 Dogecoin Honda, with the "Blaze" design ultimately chosen for the Indy 500. Fans also have the chance to win a Dogecoin wallet loaded with $1,000 by entering the contest.
For those who wish to contribute to the charity initiative, donations in Dogecoin to Riley's provide an opportunity to win the ultimate collector's prize—an exclusive, one-of-a-kind Indy 500 racing helmet, worn and signed by DeFrancesco himself during his Indy 500 qualifying run. The funds collected will support Riley Children's Health, well-known for its top-rated neonatology programs.
The House of Doge encourages the Dogecoin community to come together to make a difference, contribute to history, and support children's health prior to the Indy 500 on May 25th. Fans can vote and donate at dogecoin.com/indycar.
In the spirit of community and charity, Dogecoin fans can vote for the design of a Dogecoin-themed race car in the Indy 500, with the selected design set to grace the No. 30 Dogecoin Honda during the event. Additionally, this collaboration between the world of crypto finance and motorsports-betting could entice more crypto adoption, as Devlin DeFrancesco, the driver, has agreed to receive a portion of his salary in Dogecoin.
