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"I've had so many different things and people I've met - Olympians, baseball plays. Yes, Shotani," Sato said this week, shortly before surviving bump day to make the 33-car field for Sunday's race.
Takuma Sato back to defend Indy 500 victory with new team →
"It makes our recruiting much easier," he said.
