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Tom Brady and Jimmie Johnson to Lead Indianapolis 500 Field in Fastest Seat in Sports

NFL and NASCAR legends team up in ceremonial laps ahead of the 109th Indianapolis 500, with live FOX coverage starting May 25 at 10 a.m. ET.

Danica Patrick looks on from the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Overview

  • Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady will ride as a passenger in the two-seat IndyCar, driven by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson.
  • The Fastest Seat in Sports program is a pre-race tradition showcasing VIPs during ceremonial laps at IndyCar events.
  • Jimmie Johnson, a former IndyCar driver and 2022 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year, will fly to North Carolina post-ceremony to compete in the Coca-Cola 600, marking his 700th NASCAR start.
  • Fox Sports, in its inaugural season as IndyCar's broadcaster, is emphasizing the Indianapolis 500 as its marquee motorsports event with extensive coverage and celebrity involvement.
  • The 109th Indianapolis 500 will air live on FOX, with pre-race coverage beginning at 10 a.m. ET and the green flag scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET on May 25.