Archive · 23 May 2025
Tom Brady to Ride at Indy 500 with Jimmie Johnson
NFL legend Tom Brady is switching from football to racing for a day.
He'll be riding in a fast race car with Jimmie Johnson at the Indy 500.
This special ride is part of a fun event with other famous people like Michael Strahan and Rob Gronkowski.
The race is a partnership between a racing group and a TV channel.
Brady's appearance is a bit of a show, bringing together sports and fun entertainment.
It's a big deal for the Indy 500 in 2025.
Tom Brady will participate in a two-seater IndyCar ride-along at the Indianapolis 500.
Brady will ride with Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.
The event marks the return of the two-seater IndyCar to parade laps since 2019.
Michael Strahan will drive the pace car, and Rob Gronkowski will be at the event.
The event is part of a renewed collaboration between Penske Entertainment and Fox Sports.
- Who
- Tom Brady and Jimmie Johnson, along with Michael Strahan and Rob Gronkowski.
- What
- Tom Brady will participate in a two-seater IndyCar ride-along.
- When
- Ahead of the 109th Indianapolis 500 on May 25, 2025.
- Where
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis.
- Why
- Part of a collaboration between Penske Entertainment and Fox Sports and the return of the two-seater IndyCar.
- Event
- Indianapolis 500
- Date
- May 25, 2025
- Driver
- Jimmie Johnson
- Vehicle
- Two-seater IndyCar
- Pace Car Driver
- Michael Strahan
- Special Appearance
- Rob Gronkowski
- Collaboration
- Fox Sports