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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NFL Great Tom Brady to Be Part of Jimmie Johnson's NASCAR/Indy 500 'Double'
A couple of G.O.A.T.s to take lap around Brickyard on race day morning at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the Indy 500 on May 25. While Kyle Larson is expected to be getting amped up for his second Indianapolis 500 and the first leg of his planned 'Hendrick 1100,' NASCAR great Jimmie Johnson will be starting his own 'double' May 25. The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, who qualified in the fourth row at the 2022 Indianapolis 500 and competed for Chip Ganassi Racing en route to the race's Rookie of the Year Award, will chauffeur seven-time National Football League Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady for a lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the Fastest Seat in Sports. The pair of GOATs (that's "Greatest of All Time" for those not quite up to speed) will lead the field to green in a custom IndyCar Series tw0-seater car. Brady, the lead FOX NFL analyst, had a cameo appearance in the first FOX Sports commercial that featured Josef Newgarden and debuted in January during the football playoffs. 'I love the Indy 500,' NASCAR Hall of Famer Johnson said. 'There is an energy and excitement around the '500' that is unlike anything I have experienced before. Certainly, pre-race ceremonies are the ultimate racing experience that I've had outside of the car. I'm thrilled to be a part of the program and to see the stands full one more time. I'm extremely honored to come back and do it and to be able to also share this experience with another seven-time champion.' After Johnson gives Brady the ride of a lifetime, he will fly to Charlotte and make his 700th career series start in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Johnson is the co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, which fields two entries in the NASCAR Cup Series and one part-time entry for Johnson in the No. 84 Chevrolet. Larson is hoping to race in the Charlotte event, as well.
Fox Sports
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Prime Video To Produce Documentary of Kyle Larson's 'Double'
INDYCAR Amazon's Prime Video will serve as presenting sponsor of Kyle Larson's May 25 attempt to complete two of auto racing's crown jewel events in a single day and will produce a feature-length documentary chronicling his two-year journey to pull off the feat. For the second straight year, Larson will attempt to take on 1,100 miles of racing – dubbed the #Hendrick1100 presented by Prime Video – starting with the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and concluding with NASCAR's longest event, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Memorial Day weekend effort will feature Prime Video branding on both of Larson's race cars: the No. 17 Chevrolet fielded by the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team and the No. 5 Chevrolet stock car of Hendrick Motorsports. In addition to its sponsorship, Prime Video has greenlit a feature-length documentary chronicling Larson's quest to complete the two marquee races on the same day. Filming for the untitled project began in October 2023 and will encompass the driver's pursuits in both 2024 and 2025. Slated to launch next year on Prime Video, the documentary is being directed by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Cynthia Hill. It is produced by Hill's Markay Media, Imagine Documentaries and Hendrick Motorsports, in association with NASCAR Studios and Penske Entertainment. 'Kyle's double attempt is one of the most exciting storylines in all of sports, and we're thrilled to be part of it,' said Stacey Rosenson, head of U.S. sports marketing, Prime Video. 'As we prepare to broadcast our first NASCAR Cup Series race with the Coca-Cola 600, having this kind of historic moment unfold live on Prime Video – and capturing it in a documentary film – is a truly unique opportunity. We're looking forward to sponsoring Kyle's effort and taking fans inside the intensity and emotion that go with it.' Said Rick Hendrick, the owner of Hendrick Motorsports who will again co-own Larson's Indianapolis 500 entry with Arrow McLaren: 'We're proud to grow our relationship with Prime Video. They've made a bold commitment to our sport, and this is a powerful way to promote their platform across two of the most iconic events in racing. We're excited to welcome Prime Video to the effort, showcase their brand on such a big stage and collaborate on what will be an incredible documentary project. The film is going to show Kyle like people have never seen him – his preparation, his mindset and what it takes to pursue such a daunting challenge.' Larson, 32, earned Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year honors in 2024 after an impressive debut that included a record-setting qualifying performance. The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion became just the fifth driver to attempt the Indianapolis-Charlotte double and will be only the third to try it more than once, joining Tony Stewart and Robby Gordon. Last season, he led the Cup Series with six points-paying race wins and ranks second in the 2025 points standings. 'Last year gave us a great foundation, and now we get to build on it,' Larson said. 'I'm excited to come back stronger in 2025 and give it everything we've got to finish all 1,100 miles. Having Prime Video on board – especially with them streaming the 600 and documenting my whole experience – is pretty special. May is going to be a crazy month, and I'm ready to get after it.' At 10 a.m. ET Wednesday, April 2, fans will get a first look at the 2025 liveries for Larson's Nos. 5 and 17 race cars, exclusively at The No. 17 Chevrolet will hit the track for the first time during the April 23-24 Indianapolis 500 Open Test. recommended
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Prime Video to sponsor Kyle Larson's 2025 Double attempt, greenlights upcoming film
CONCORD, N.C. (April 1, 2025) — Amazon's Prime Video will serve as presenting sponsor of Kyle Larson's May 25 attempt to complete two of auto racing's crown jewel events in a single day and will produce a feature-length documentary chronicling his two-year journey to pull off the feat. For the second straight year, Larson will attempt to take on 1,100 miles of racing — dubbed the #Hendrick1100 presented by Prime Video — starting with the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and concluding with NASCAR's longest event, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Memorial Day weekend effort will feature Prime Video branding on both of Larson's race cars: the No. 17 Chevrolet fielded by the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team and the No. 5 Chevrolet stock car of Hendrick Motorsports. Advertisement In addition to its sponsorship, Prime Video has greenlit a feature-length documentary chronicling Larson's quest to complete the two marquee races on the same day. Filming for the untitled project began in October 2023 and will encompass the driver's pursuits in both 2024 and 2025. Slated to launch next year on Prime Video, the documentary is being directed by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Cynthia Hill. It is produced by Hill's Markay Media, Imagine Documentaries and Hendrick Motorsports, in association with NASCAR Studios and Penske Entertainment. 'Kyle's double attempt is one of the most exciting storylines in all of sports, and we're thrilled to be part of it,' said Stacey Rosenson, Head of U.S. Sports Marketing, Prime Video. 'As we prepare to broadcast our first NASCAR Cup Series race with the Coca-Cola 600, having this kind of historic moment unfold live on Prime Video — and capturing it in a documentary film — is a truly unique opportunity. We're looking forward to sponsoring Kyle's effort and taking fans inside the intensity and emotion that go with it.' Prime Video, which recently joined Hendrick Motorsports as a sponsor of Chase Elliott's No. 9 team, is expanding its presence ahead of becoming NASCAR's first fully direct-to-consumer media partner. The platform will exclusively stream five NASCAR Cup Series races in 2025, kicking off with the Coca-Cola 600, and will provide practice and qualifying coverage for most of the season's first half. 'We're proud to grow our relationship with Prime Video,' said Rick Hendrick, the owner of Hendrick Motorsports who will again co-own Larson's Indianapolis 500 entry with Arrow McLaren. 'They've made a bold commitment to our sport, and this is a powerful way to promote their platform across two of the most iconic events in racing. We're excited to welcome Prime Video to the effort, showcase their brand on such a big stage and collaborate on what will be an incredible documentary project. The film is going to show Kyle like people have never seen him — his preparation, his mindset and what it takes to pursue such a daunting challenge.' Advertisement Larson, 32, earned Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year honors in 2024 after an impressive debut that included a record-setting qualifying performance. The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion became just the fifth driver to attempt the Indianapolis-Charlotte double and will be only the third to try it more than once, joining Tony Stewart and Robby Gordon. Last season, he led the Cup Series with six points-paying race wins and currently ranks second in the 2025 points standings. 'Last year gave us a great foundation, and now we get to build on it,' Larson said. 'I'm excited to come back stronger in 2025 and give it everything we've got to finish all 1,100 miles. Having Prime Video on board — especially with them streaming the 600 and documenting my whole experience — is pretty special. May is going to be a crazy month, and I'm ready to get after it.' On Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET, fans will get a first look at the 2025 liveries for Larson's Nos. 5 and 17 race cars, exclusively at The No. 17 Chevrolet will hit the track for the first time during the April 23-24 Indianapolis 500 open test.
