INDIANAPOLIS – American Dairy Association Indiana Inc. is proud to announce the 2026 milk presenters for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500: Veteran milk presenter Ashley Stockwell of Hudson and Rookie milk presenter Brian Rexing of Owensville. These Indiana dairy farmers will carry on the 20-year tradition and serve as representatives for Indiana’s thriving dairy industry during the largest single-day sporting event in the world.
“It’s an incredible honor to serve as the Veteran milk presenter this year and have the chance to experience the greatest spectacle in racing in this unique way for the second year in a row,” said Stockwell. “Continuing this tradition is an incredible honor, especially during the Year of the Woman Farmer.”
Stockwell grew up in a farming family and married into the dairy family community. Stockwell and her husband’s family are the third generation running Stockwell Farms in Hudson, Ind. Surrounded by 1,100 acres of farmland and 750 cows, they produce delicious milk for healthy, protein-packed breakfast foods to start the day strong. Their four kids keep them busy on and off the farm.
Brian Rexing grew up on his family’s dairy farm, where early mornings milking cows sparked a lifelong passion for dairy farming. In 2008, he and his wife, Ranell, founded New Generation Dairy in Owensville, Ind., not far from where he was raised. The fourth-generation farm milks nearly 1,200 primarily Holstein cows and farms 3,500 acres. When off the farm, Rexing is busy with his four kids, a member of the Dairy Farmers of America cooperative, and was recently elected Chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation.
“We’re proud to have Ashley and Brian represent Indiana dairy farmers this year,” said Brooke Williams, Director of Communications at American Dairy Association Indiana, Inc. “Their presence on this iconic stage reflects the dedication, leadership, and hard work of Indiana dairy farm families.”
The “Winners Drink Milk” tradition started at the 1936 Indianapolis 500 by driver Louis Meyer, who requested buttermilk to quench his thirst after the race. Now each year, two Indiana dairy farmers (a “Veteran” and a “Rookie”) carry out the tradition in the Victory Circle of the Indianapolis 500, presenting the winning driver and team with their choice of skim, whole, or chocolate milk.
American Dairy Association Indiana, Inc. (ADAI) is a not-for-profit promotion, communication, and nutrition education organization funded by and serving Indiana dairy farm families. We provide service to consumers, health professionals, teachers, food service professionals, and the media.
