Michael Strahan, a pro football Hall Of Fame member has been announced as the honorary Pace Car driver for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge which takes place on Sunday, May 25.
The Good Morning America co-host and Fox NFL pundit will drive the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J Douglas Boles says:
Michael is an impressive addition to the lineup of all-star athletes and celebrities to serve as honorary Pace Car driver for the Indianapolis 500. “From the gridiron to the broadcast studio, Michael is no stranger to leading a fast-paced field. As we kick off a new era of INDYCAR and the Indy 500 on FOX, Michael will have one of the best seats in the house for the start of the world’s greatest race.”
Fox Sports has become the exclusive home of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Indianapolis 500 from 2025.