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Michael Strahan, an American football Hall of Fame athlete and television personality, will drive the Corvette pace car for the upcoming 109th Indianapolis 500. Strahan was announced as the honorary pace car driver during Fox’s NFL pregame show, with the promotion also highlighting IndyCar’s broadcast change to the Fox network for the 2025 season. Details […]
Michael Strahan has been announced as the honorary pace car driver for the 2025 Indianapolis 500, with the news revealed during Fox’s NFL pregame show. The pace car for the event will be a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, boasting 1,064 horsepower and a top speed of 233 MPH. Strahan expressed his excitement for driving the pace car, joking that he will see if the drivers can keep up with him. He joins a prestigious list of famous pace car drivers for the Indianapolis 500, including Morgan Freeman and Patrick Dempsey. IMS President Doug Boles praised Strahan as an impressive addition to the lineup, highlighting his experience in leading a fast-paced field both on the gridiron and in the broadcast studio.
