Indy 500: Brady & Johnson Pre-Race Lap
- Ahead of Sunday's Indianapolis 500, tom Brady, the NFL legend, enjoyed a high-speed lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a two-seater IndyCar.
- May 25, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana: Jimmie Johnson (left) with Tom Brady prior to the IndyCar Series 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.(Mark J.
- Brady described the experience as "incredible," marveling at the fans and admitting it was his first time at the speedway.
Tom Brady took a thrilling pre-race lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Jimmie Johnson ahead of the Indy 500. The NFL legend experienced the high-speed ride in a two-seater IndyCar, calling the experience “amazing.” Brady, suited up in a FOX Sports fire suit, took in the sights and sounds alongside NASCAR icon Johnson. Adding to the star power, Michael Strahan drove the pace car, leading the drivers to the starting line. News Directory 3 has the story. The race itself saw early drama with incidents on the pace laps and the first green flag lap.What’s next for Brady, and what excitement awaits in the rest of the IndyCar season?
Tom Brady Experiences Thrill Ride at indianapolis 500 with Jimmie Johnson
Ahead of Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, tom Brady, the NFL legend, enjoyed a high-speed lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a two-seater IndyCar. NASCAR icon Jimmie Johnson was behind the wheel as Brady, sporting a FOX Sports fire suit and racing helmet, took in the experience.
May 25, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana: Jimmie Johnson (left) with Tom Brady prior to the IndyCar Series 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.(Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
Brady described the experience as “incredible,” marveling at the fans and admitting it was his first time at the speedway. Johnson, who has 29 IndyCar starts and raced in the Indy 500 in 2022, shared his enthusiasm for the event earlier in May.
May 25, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Tom Brady looks on before the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Marc Lebryk-imagn Images)
The Indianapolis 500 also featured another NFL personality: Michael Strahan,who drove the pace car to lead the drivers to the green flag. The start of the race was delayed due to rain.
From left, Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, Michael Strahan and Alex Rodriguez walk the red carpet on Sunday, May 25, 2025, ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar / USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
The race saw early incidents,with Scott McLaughlin crashing during the pace laps and marco Andretti wrecking on the first green flag lap.
What’s next
Racing fans anticipate the rest of the IndyCar season, while football enthusiasts await Brady’s next move.