The No. 25 Andretti Autosport Honda to be driven by Justin Wilson in the 99th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on May 24 is wrapped in the Rolling Stones ZIP CODE tour theme.

Wilson, like members of the original Rolling Stones, is from Britain. On the same day that The Rolling Stones’ 15-city North American tour kicks off in San Diego, more than 300,000 race fans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and millions watching the Indy 500 on TV worldwide. The ZIP CODE tour hits Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a July 4 concert.

“For the biggest race of the year, to have one of the biggest rock bands in history is just incredible," Wilson said. "Listening to the Rolling Stones was a Sunday tradition in our house. We would wake up and my dad would have the music on full blast."

Pagenaud seeks to end French dry spell

"I would be so happy to win for my country. It would be fantastic for the sport and for IndyCar in Europe, in France," he said.

There have been 27 victories among 20 drivers born in 10 countries other than the United States.

First time back since 1969

Longtime ABC Sports broadcaster and Sirius/XM radio show host Jack Arute attended the Indianapolis 500 for the first time in 1969 with his father. The Turn 1 seats were "the best," Arute says, and he remembers his father saying, "You've seen the beginning of an era today," when Mario Andretti won the race.

Until this weekend, Arute hasn't watched the 500 Mile Race from the family's longtime seats. He'll be accompanied by his 16-year-old grandson.

He said it

Said Chip Ganassi Racing Teams owner Chip Ganassi, referring to fellow Verizon IndyCar Series team owner Roger Penske: "If he wins the Indy 500 this year, he'll be the second guy in the club to win Daytona and Indy in the same year."

Ganassi won both races in 2010 (Dario Franchitti in the Indy 500 and Jamie McMurray in the Daytona 500).

He said it II: Larson in the '500'?

Ganassi on whether he will allow NASCAR driver Kyle Larson to drive in the Indianapolis 500: “You never know. We talk about it all the time. I was just talking to him about it yesterday. Yes, he is (eager). We haven’t said no to him. We haven’t said yes, either.”

Dale Coyne Racing's Wilkerson receives Brawner award

Roy Wilkerson, the chief mechanic of the No. 63 Dale Coyne Racing Honda driven by Pippa Mann, was named recipient of the Clint Brawner Mechanical Excellence Award.

The award goes annually to the Indianapolis 500 chief mechanic who exemplifies the mechanical excellence, ingenuity and perseverance similar to that of mechanic Clint Brawner. The award, sponsored by Firestone Racing, includes a $5,000 prize and the winner’s name inscribed on a trophy that permanently resides in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum.

Of note

Indianapolis-based Sexton Companies, which builds and manages apartment communities in the Midwest, will be an associate sponsor of the AJ Foyt Racing No. 48 Alfe Heat Treating Honda driven by Alex Tagliani in the 500 Mile Race. ... In years of multi-engine manufacturer competition, Honda drivers have won four of eight Indy 500s, including two of the past three years.  ... Chevrolet drivers have won four of the five Verizon IndyCar Series races this season. ... Kody Swanson won the Hoosier Hundred from the pole May 21 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. ... Reigning Verizon IndyCar Series champion Will Power, who qualified in the middle of Row 1, has been running at the finish in 30 consecutive races. ... Danielle Bradbery, winner of "The Voice," will sing "America The Beautiful" in pre-race ceremonies. ... Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser will be the guest of honor May 23 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during Legends Day. CLICK HERE for schedule.