Jimmie Johnson will drive the IndyCar two-seater on the Indianapolis 500 later this month, and his passenger might be none aside from NFL nice, Tom Brady. Alongside together with his seven NASCAR Cup titles, Johnson can also be a former IndyCar driver and the 2022 Indy 500 Rookie of the 12 months.
Brady is his personal form of seven-time with seven victories within the Tremendous Bowl, incomes Most Invaluable Participant in 5 Tremendous Bowls. The uniquely designed two-seater has been utilized a number of occasions previously, giving VIP friends the total IndyCar expertise. Most just lately, MLB legend Alex Rodriguez went across the observe within the two-seater at St. Pete. It has additionally featured Woman Gaga, Diplo, Bon Jovi, Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, and plenty of extra lately. At Indy, Johnson and Brady will lead the parade laps for the 109th operating of the Indy 500.
Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady
Photograph by: Alexander Trienitz / Motorsport Photos
“I really like the Indy 500,” mentioned Johnson in a launch. “There may be an power and pleasure across the ‘500’ that’s not like something I’ve skilled earlier than. Actually, pre-race ceremonies are the last word racing expertise that I’ve had outdoors of the automotive. I’m thrilled to be part of this system and to see the stands full yet another time. I’m extraordinarily honored to come back again and do it and to have the ability to additionally share this expertise with one other seven-time champion.”
After taking Brady for a trip round IMS, the NASCAR Corridor of Famer will fly to Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina to compete in NASCAR’s longest race — the Coca-Cola 600. Will probably be Johnson’s 700th begin within the Cup Collection. Now competing part-time as a co-owner at Legacy Motor Membership, his final begin got here within the season-opening Daytona 500 the place he completed a formidable third. It isn’t fairly the ‘Double’ that fellow NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Larson might be making an attempt, as he goals to compete in each races on the identical day.
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