LOS ANGELES -- It was a busy and productive day for reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Ryan Hunter-Reay, who took part in promotion for the 41st Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach and the companion Pro/Celebrity race at the street circuit.

“I had a lot of fun at media day at the track, doing hot laps,” Hunter-Reay said. “It’s always a fun way to get people going about an upcoming race and catch up with some friends in the Pro/Celebrity race.”

When the sun went down, Hunter-Reay temporarily got a new job in a different sport: pitcher. He headed to Dodger Stadium to throw the ceremonial first pitch in the Dodgers game against the San Diego Padres.

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