Pascal Siakam to Rev Up the Action as Honorary Pace Car Driver at Brickyard 400

Pascal Siakam, a three-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection, will take on a new challenge as the honorary Pace Car driver for the Brickyard 400 presented by PPG on Sunday, July 27.

Siakam will drive the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, with 615 horsepower, around the iconic 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway to kick off the race.

"Originally from Douala, Cameroon, Siakam's path to the NBA was unconventional, as he started playing basketball at age 17," said J. Douglas Boles, INDYCAR and IMS President. "He quickly excelled, becoming an NBA champion with the Toronto Raptors by age 26."

Siakam is now a key player for the Indiana Pacers, leading them to a hard-fought Game 7 in the Finals, earning him the Eastern Conference Finals MVP title.

"Basketball and motorsports—Pacers and racers—go hand in hand in Indianapolis," Boles said, highlighting the significance of Siakam’s presence at the event.

The Brickyard 400 is the final race in the NASCAR In-Season Challenge, with a $1 million bonus for the winner. Tune in live on TNT Sports at 2 p.m. ET this Sunday to catch the action.