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Tom Brady and Jimmie Johnson to Lead Indy 500 in 'Fastest Seat in Sports'

NFL legend Tom Brady will ride with NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson in ceremonial laps before the 109th Indianapolis 500 on May 25.

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

  • Tom Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion and Fox NFL analyst, will ride in IndyCar's 'Fastest Seat in Sports' during pre-race ceremonies at the Indianapolis 500.
  • Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2022 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year, will drive the two-seater IndyCar carrying Brady.
  • The ceremonial laps will take place just before the green flag, scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET, with Fox's live coverage beginning at 10 a.m. ET.
  • This marks Fox Sports' first year as IndyCar's broadcast partner, with the network emphasizing star-powered promotions to elevate the event's profile.
  • After leading the field at the Indy 500, Johnson will travel to North Carolina to compete in the Coca-Cola 600, marking his 700th career NASCAR start.