Dogecoin, the meme-inspired cryptocurrency Shiba Inu mascot, is racing into the spotlight once again.

Dogecoin是模因啟發的加密貨幣shiba Inu吉祥物，他再次成為焦點。

This time, the coin will be prominently displayed on IndyCar driver Devlin DeFrancesco’s vehicle at the Indianapolis 500, one of America’s most-watched motorsport events.

這次，硬幣將在印第安納波利斯500號的印第安納州車手Devlin Defrancesco的車輛上顯著展示，這是美國觀看最多的賽車活動之一。

The initiative is backed by a partnership involving the Dogecoin Foundation, House of Doge, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and the driver himself.

該倡議得到了涉及Dogecoin基金會，Doge House，Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing和駕駛員本人的合作夥伴關係的支持。

In the weeks leading up to the race, Dogecoin supporters selected the car’s final livery through a community vote, choosing from three DOGE-themed designs.

在比賽開始的幾周中，Dogecoin的支持者通過社區投票選擇了汽車的最後製服，並從三個以門衛為主題的設計中選擇。

The winning look, called Blaze, will feature prominently on both the vehicle and the driver’s helmet.

稱為Blaze的勝利外觀將在車輛和駕駛員的頭盔上出色。

Although DeFrancesco has yet to crack the top 10 at the Indy 500—his best finish was 13th in 2023—he remains a fan favorite. His odds of winning this year sit below 1%, according to crypto-based prediction market Polymarket.

儘管DeFrancesco尚未在Indy 500的前十名（他的最佳成績是2023年排名第13位），但他仍然是球迷的最愛。根據總部位於加密貨幣的預測市場Polmoarket的數據，他今年贏得今年的機率位於1％以下。

Still, the campaign’s real traction may come off the track.

儘管如此，廣告系列的真正牽引力仍可能脫離軌道。

A fundraising initiative linked to the Dogecoin sponsorship has raised 117,947 DOGE, or roughly $26,000, for Riley Children’s Foundation.

與Dogecoin贊助有關的籌款計劃為Riley Children's Foundation籌集了117,947個Doge（約合26,000美元）。

The organization supports Riley Children’s Health, one of the top neonatology centers in the United States.

該組織支持萊利兒童健康，這是美國最高的新生兒學中心之一。

NFL Pro Bowler Dion Dawkins added to the momentum with an 8,000 DOGE donation from a self-custodial wallet created during the race weekend.

NFL Pro Bowler Dion Dion Dawkins通過在比賽週末創造的一個自我監護的錢包中捐贈了8,000個Doge捐贈。

The donations will support intensive care treatment for newborns with complex medical conditions.

這些捐款將支持針對患有復雜醫療狀況的新生兒的重症監護治療。

Following the race, DeFrancesco plans to auction off his Dogecoin-themed helmet, with proceeds also going to Riley Children’s Hospital.

比賽結束後，Defrancesco計劃拍賣其以狗狗為主題的頭盔的拍賣，收益也將用於萊利兒童醫院。

Notably, the driver once spent four months in an incubator at Sunnybrook Hospital in downtown Toronto.

值得注意的是，這位司機曾經在多倫多市中心的Sunnybrook醫院的一個孵化器中度過了四個月。

Meanwhile, this isn’t Dogecoin’s first motorsport sponsorship. The crypto community previously funded a NASCAR car in 2014 and backed another entry in 2021.

同時，這不是Dogecoin的第一個賽車運動贊助。加密社區以前在2014年為NASCAR汽車提供了資金，並在2021年提供了另一項參賽作品。

Now, its presence at the Indy 500 marks a renewed effort to combine digital currency fandom with real-world impact.

現在，它在Indy 500的存在標誌著將數字貨幣狂熱者與現實世界影響相結合的重新努力。

Essentially, this Dogecoin campaign underscores crypto’s growing visibility in professional sports.

從本質上講，這項Dogecoin運動強調了加密貨幣在職業運動中的知名度不斷增長。

Last year, Polkadot’s branding appeared on Conor Daly’s IndyCar, and several major teams across leagues have adopted crypto payments and sponsorships.

去年，Polkadot的品牌塑造出現在Conor Daly的Indycar上，跨聯盟的幾個主要團隊採用了加密貨幣付款和讚助。