TIFTON, Ga.—The Georgia Peanut Commission is sponsoring Indy 500 racer Vitor Meira of Panther Racing. Meira, a 29-year-old Brazilian native, will race his No. 4 Panther Honda at the 90th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday with the Georgia peanuts logo on his car.

“Georgia’s peanut farmers are excited about this promotion in which Georgia peanuts are promoted nationally to consumers,” says Armond Morris, chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission. “We are also glad to send Georgia peanuts for Meira and the Panther racing crew to snack on during the race.”

Meira will race in the sixth position at the Indy 500 race, which is a personal best for Meira. The Indy 500 race will be televised nationally, and over 1 billion viewers will be watching as Meira attempts to lead his Panther Racing team to victory.

“We cannot wait until Sunday for the biggest race of the season. We hope all the people in South Georgia will cheer Panther Racing to victory,” says Mark Driscoll, co-owner of Panther Racing and Ocilla, Ga. native.

The Indianapolis 500 will be broadcast live on ABC at noon. Additional coverage will also be provided by the IMS Radio Network and XM Satellite Radio Channel 145.