Tom Brady Teams Up with Jimmie Johnson for 'Fastest Seat in Sports' Ahead of Indy 500

This photo combo shows Jimmie Johnson during a practice session at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Jan. 23, 2021 and former NFL quarterback Tom Brady on Jan 5, 2025, in Tampa, Fla.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced that Brady will ride in a custom INDYCAR SERIES car as Johnson takes the wheel to lead the field to green the morning of the race on Sunday, May 25. Brady joins a star-studded lineup of Fastest Seat passengers, which has previously included music legends like Lady Gaga and actors like Mark Wahlberg.

"I love the Indy 500," he said. "There is an energy and excitement around the '500' that is unlike anything I have experienced before."

After giving Brady the ride of a lifetime, Johnson will dash off to make his 700th career NASCAR start at Charlotte Motor Speedway later that day.

Coverage of the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge begins at 10 a.m.