chris laforce was arrested for public intoxication.est probation violation on top of dozens of prior violations and convictions related to drugs or challenge. >> he's well over a thousand arrests for our county. he's very vocal, very loud, very intoxicated. he knows most of us by name. >> he is very comfortable here. he's been here so much, it's like his second home. he's homeless out on the streets so this is almost better than what he's got when he's out. >> out on the streets, he's known for drunk in public, lighting things on fire, meth use, drug use, alcohol use. he knows when he does that, he comes here and has a place to sleep, a place to eat. >> it's kind of a drag on how our system works. knowing we arrest the same person for the same charge over a thousand times. other than that, it takes him off the street and out of the public. so that's the good thing. >> he remembers the day one of his arrests made the local newspaper. >> that was the 856th arrest. the sacramento bee mentioned my name five times and said, yeah, you got he

aly laforce is at the indiana motor speedway known as the brickyard.st respected gentlemen ever told to start their engines. allie, good morning. >> reporter: good morning. the anticipation is building for the first soldout indy 500. we're talking 350,000 people who will fill the stands and this infield. largest crowd on hand for any sporting event ever. all eyes will be on this american track that made racing famous around the world. racing down a straightaway at more than 180 miles per hour. mario andretti, now 76, is still chasing his need the thrill from the back seat isn't too bad either. when you take a lap, do the memories still come back? >> sure. there is my element. i've done so many miles, but i love it. >> reporter: recognized as one of the sport's greatest drivers, andretti won his only race at the indy 500 in 1969. >> the crowd beginning to pay tribute to andretti. >> reporter: this track is the definition of anything can happen, isn't it. >> yes, this is right. that is for sure. it can be love/hate relationship. the end of the rainbow, h