INDIANAPOLIS — Michael Strahan, Pro Football Hall of Fame member, "Good Morning America" co-host and longtime "FOX NFL Sunday" analyst, has been named honorary Pace Car driver for the 109th Indianapolis 500.
Strahan will drive the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 coupe and lead the field of 33 drivers to the start of the “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
“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,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “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.”
Some previous Pace Car drivers include Morgan Freeman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Robin Roberts, Patrick Dempsey, Ken Griffey Jr. and Tyrese Haliburton.
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 coupe has 1,064 horsepower and is capable of going 233 miles per hour. The Corvette has paced the Indy 500 more times than any other car, with 2025 marking the 22st time overall and 36th for a Chevrolet-branded car.
Officials said exact Pace Car details, including the livery, will be announced at a later date.
The 109th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 25 and will air on FOX.
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