2017 NC Gala Reception

2012 NASCAR Cup Champion Brad Keselowski chats with Max Papis and his nephew Pietro Fittipaldi da Cruz during the reception for the 11th Annual NC Motorsports Industry Ceremony presented by Fifth Third Bank. Papis' company MPI received an award for outstanding innovation during the event. Photo by Scott Crawford/PRI

NCMF scholarship recipient Keaton Cooper (center) was on hand with his mom Melanie and father Kirk for the presentation of the scholarship awards. Photo by Scott Crawford/PRI

Four-time Indianapolis 500 victor Rick Mears shares a laugh with three-time winner Helio Castroneves and Dr. Jerry Punch during the reception for the 11th Annual NC Motorsports Industry Ceremony presented by Fifth Third Bank. Photo by Scott Crawford/PRI

Three-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves chats with students from the mechnical engineering department at North Carolina State University. Photo by Scott Crawford/PRI

Roger Penske and Rick Hendrick talk during the reception for the 11th Annual NC Motorsports Industry Ceremony presented by Fifth Third Bank. Photo by Scott Crawford/PRI

2014 Verizon IndyCar Series champion Will Power chats with Max Papis during the reception for the 11th Annual NC Motorsports Industry Ceremony presented by Fifth Third Bank. Photo by Scott Crawford/PRI

Newest Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden and Team Penske President talk during the reception for the 11th Annual NC Motorsports Industry Ceremony presented by Fifth Third Bank. Cindric will be calling race strategy for the young American in the Verizon IndyCar Series this season. Photo by Scott Crawford/PRI