NFL Hall of Famer Strahan to drive the Indy 500 pace car

On November 29, 2024By Littum

Super Bowl XKII winner, NFL Hall of Famer and NFL on FOX analyst Michael Strahan will drive the 1,064 hp Corvette ZR1 pace car at the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. The announcement was made during the FOX NFL pre-game show Sunday morning.

“Michael is an impressive addition to the lineup of all-star athletes and celebrities to serve as honorary pace driver for the Indianapolis 500,” said IMS President J. Douglas Boles. “From the gridiron to the broadcast studio, Michael is no stranger to leading a fast field. As we start a new era with 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 will air the race, along with the entire NTT IndyCar Series season, as part of a new multi-year deal.