Alex Palou aims to shine light on veteran suicide with American Legion 'Be The One' car at Indy 500

When Alex Palou won the pole at the Indianapolis 500, setting the fastest four-lap average speed in history at 234.217 miles per hour, his mind was on something more than the top starting position for the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

During an interview with NBC Sports after his finish, he looked into the camera and said something that resonates with his primary sponsor, the American Legion. 

"This one today is for every veteran in the United States," Palou said. 

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