Jimmie Johnson, the super famous NASCAR driver, had a huge day on May 25, 2025! He raced in his 700th NASCAR Cup Series event at the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte and also drove NFL star Tom Brady around the Indianapolis 500 track in a cool IndyCar before the big race. This post by Gourav Singh tells you all about these awesome moments, what happened, and what fans are saying, based on the latest info as of May 26, 2025, at 12:05 AM IST. Check the full story at DramaWire.
Indy 500: Jimmie Drives Tom Brady
A Super Cool Ride
Before the 109th Indy 500 started on May 25, 2025, Jimmie Johnson took Tom Brady, the football legend with seven Super Bowl wins, for a fast lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They rode in a two-seater IndyCar for the “Fastest Seat in Sports,” a special event back after a break since 2019. They went super fast, up to 200 mph, and the crowd loved it! Jimmie, who raced in the Indy 500 before, said it was “the most fun ever” outside a real race. Fans on X went crazy, with one saying, “Jimmie and Tom in one car? That’s awesome! #Indy500” (@SpeedyFan12).
Why It’s Special
Fox Sports, showing IndyCar for the first time, made this a big deal to get people excited. Tom, now a Fox football guy, brought tons of fame, especially after being in a funny IndyCar ad with racer Josef Newgarden. Jimmie, a NASCAR champ, knows Indy well from racing there in 2021 and 2022. The two are pals, and Tom even helps fund Jimmie’s race team, Legacy Motor Club. After the lap, they both went to Charlotte for the Coca-Cola 600. Read more at DramaWire.
Coca-Cola 600: Jimmie’s 700th Race
A Big Milestone
That same day, Jimmie raced in the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, his 700th NASCAR Cup Series start. He drove the No. 84 Toyota for his team, Legacy Motor Club, with a neat red-and-blue Carvana design. “I’m so thankful for Carvana,” Jimmie said, happy they backed his big day. This was his last planned race for 2025, but he might do more later. He got third place at the Daytona 500 this year, showing he’s still great!
Jimmie’s Amazing Career
Jimmie’s got 700 starts, 83 wins, and seven NASCAR titles, tying legends like Dale Earnhardt. He won five titles in a row from 2006 to 2010! He raced for Hendrick Motorsports for 19 years and was named the 2009 AP Male Athlete of the Year, just like Tom was in 2007. Jimmie also tried IndyCar racing and did the Indy 500 in 2022, finishing 28th after a crash. Fans on X cheered, “700 races? Jimmie’s the best! #NASCAR” (@RaceFan4Ever).
Jimmie and Tom’s Friendship
A Fun Team
Jimmie and Tom had a blast together. Jimmie teased Tom about getting carsick, joking on a podcast that crashing is “kind of fun.” Tom was brave and loved the fast ride. They’re both super good at what they do, and Jimmie said their drive showed how hard athletes work. It’s all at DramaWire.
Stars Everywhere
Other big names were at Indy, like NFL’s Michael Strahan, who drove the pace car, and Rob Gronkowski. Baseball stars Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter showed up too. Fox made it a huge party, and fans on X called it “the coolest sports mix ever” (@IndyLover). Jimmie and Tom going to Charlotte together got everyone talking.
What Jimmie Did?
A Busy Day
Jimmie’s day was packed! He did the Indy 500 lap with Tom, then flew to Charlotte for the 600-mile Coca-Cola 600. He didn’t race the Indy 500 like Kyle Larson, who tried both races, but his lap with Tom was a big deal. Jimmie once thought about doing both races, but his boss, Rick Hendrick, said no way. His 700th start was a perfect way to end the day.
Indy 500 Buzz
The Jimmie-Tom lap got everyone excited for the Indy 500, which started at 12:45 PM EDT. Fox’s first Indy broadcast, with Larson’s big race and all the stars, made it super fun. Jimmie loves Indy and said the energy there is “the best.”
What Fans Think
Fans were so hyped! X posts said stuff like, “Jimmie and Tom together? That’s 14 championships in one car!” (@FastTrackFan). Another wrote, “700 starts for Jimmie? He’s a hero!” (@NASCARBuddy). Videos of their Indy lap got shared a ton. Everyone was happy it was safe, especially after sad sports news like the Julian Fleming crash.
What’s Next?
Jimmie: After his 700th race, he’s working on his team, Legacy Motor Club, which has two full-time NASCAR cars and his part-time No. 84. He might race more but hasn’t decided. His podcast, Never Settle, keeps him close to fans.
Tom: He’s calling NFL games for Fox and might do more racing stuff after this fun day.
Final Thoughts
Jimmie Johnson’s 700th NASCAR race and Indy 500 lap with Tom Brady on May 25, 2025, were so cool! From driving a football star super fast to racing in Charlotte, Jimmie showed why he’s a legend. Tom’s ride made Indy extra exciting. Want more? Check DramaWire. What did you love about this day? Tell me in the comments! #Indy500 #NASCAR
