INDIANAPOLIS -- A busy day for Vice President Mike Pence Friday as he made several stops in the Indianapolis area.
First, the vice president and second lady visited with soldiers from the Indiana National Guard's 38th Infantry Division at Stout Field Indiana National Guard Training Center.
The soldiers were training in a command and control exercise to maintain their readiness.
"We are here because tomorrow is Armed Forces Day. Today we are grateful for everyone who puts on the uniform, including in our all-volunteer Army. Whether you put on the uniform to protect your community at home or whether you put on the uniform to protect the nation, I assure you that the people of this country are grateful and proud of your service," said Vice President Pence.
Following his visit with the soldiers, Vice President Pence went to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway where he even posed for a few selfies.
He was scheduled to take a photo with this year's pace car, but after revving it up and watching part of practice from the first-turn suites, the vice president decided to walk through Gasoline Alley.
He visited two teams, Dale Coyne Racing and Andretti Autosport, before walking to the historic 2.5-mile oval. Vice President Pence was greeted by cheering fans and waved to the crowd several times.
Pence's last stop was to speak at an America First Policies tax rally in downtown Indianapolis.
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