Pranks, practical jokes turn Indy paddock into silly season

Conor Daly waits for his crew to ready his car during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Will Power, right, of Australia, is congratulated by Conor Daly after Power won the pole for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Alexander Rossi walks down pit road during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Colton Herta talks with a crew member during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, walk out of the pit area as rain halted qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Jimmie Johnson is interviewed following practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Jimmie Johnson signs autographs following practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Romain Grosjean, of France, sits on pit wall before practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)