NFL Legend Michael Strahan Named Pace Car Driver for 109th Indianapolis 500
Super Bowl XKII winner, NFL Hall of Famer, and NFL on FOX analyst Michael Strahan will drive the 1064hp Corvette ZR1 pace car at the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, as announced during the FOX NFL pre-game show on Sunday morning.
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IMS President J. Douglas Boles expressed his enthusiasm, noting Strahan's addition to the prestigious lineup of all-star athletes and celebrities who have served as honorary pace car drivers. "From the gridiron to the broadcast studio, Michael is no stranger to leading a fast-paced field," Boles stated.
The appearance aligns with FOX's new multi-year deal to broadcast both the Indianapolis 500 and the entire NTT IndyCar Series season, giving Strahan "one of the best seats in the house for the start of the world's greatest race."