Indiana motorsports executives and drivers will join state legislators to celebrate Indiana Motorsports Day at the Statehouse beginning at 1:30 p.m. today.

Representatives from national championship Indiana-based race teams, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IZOD IndyCar Series, GRAND-AM Rolex Sports and National Hot Rod Association will be present for the event.

The motorsports industry in Indiana contributes more than 23,000 jobs for the state, paying an average annual wage of nearly $63,000. The industry is also indirectly responsible for 421,000 Hoosier jobs.