Business Partner Tom Brady Scared for His Life as Jimmie Johnson Vows to Torture Him Live in Indy 500

2010 was the inaugural year when the Indy 500 introduced the idea of the world’s fastest seat. Back then, award-winning actor Mark Wahlberg hopped in a custom two-seater, open-wheel car, and Michael Andretti was behind the wheel. Since then, this has become a pre-race tradition, with multiple celebrities making appearances and experiencing what a race car driver feels. This is no ordinary pace car drive, what NASCAR does with their celebrities, this is as real as it gets. And this time around, Tom Brady is the lucky participant who will kick things off at the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Piloting the car will be none other than 7-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Jimmie Johnson.

Johnson knows a thing or two about crossing the 200 mph barrier with an open-wheel car, but the same cannot be said for the 5-time Super Bowl winner. As the big moment inches closer, Brady has been extremely nervous about making a fool of himself with this undertaking, and Johnson is planning to do everything he can so that Brady soils his suit. Ever since Legacy Motor Club partnered with Knighthead Capital Management, Johnson and Brady have become good friends. And what started as a business relationship transformed into a thrilling adventure, and JJ is in command of this ship.

Well, according to Jimmie Johnson’s interview with Fox Sports on “First Things First”, Johnson has been hinting at how exciting he is going to make the event for his celebrity friend and guest, Tom Brady. “Well, they say it’s the fastest seat in the world, something like that, right? So, I would imagine we’ve got to get up to 200 on the straights,” said Johnson. “I’ll be there tomorrow to shake down the car… I sense a little fear, so I can’t decide if I want him to be there or not. I want him in there cold turkey and nervous, but tomorrow I’ll have a better sense of it, but with the headlines of the fastest seat in sports, we got to let it rip.” While Jimmie seems excited for the event, he also remains a bit cautious about his friend on live television.

Race car drivers are immune to motion sickness while driving the race cars at top speed. But the same cannot be said for the celebrities. Tom Brady may have a Golden Arm, but he’s not sure about his gut and stomach, especially when an open-wheel car will take him to speeds of 200 mph. Jimmie Johnson isn’t bothered by this fact, rather, he wants Brady to have the real experience.

“He’s already sent a few text messages worried about speed, an accident, and motion sickness. So, I have three objectives, well, maybe two. I probably shouldn’t crash in front of the field, but make him sick and make him soil and suit,” joked Jimmie. And why wouldn’t Brady be scared? Even the greatest drivers in high-speed motorsports are scared to trust their peers, friends, or colleagues driving, as they sit on the passenger seat, full of intimidation but even more full of excitement.

Although Brady is yet to comment publicly on his participation, Johnson knows that he might get into trouble in case Brady gets a glimpse of his plan on race day. “I want him to watch this clip, but I would hate for him to see this because I’ve been torturing him enough about getting sick, but the chances are quite low,” said Johnson, emphasizing on the fact that Brady is in safe hands with Jimmie on the wheel, but there is no guarantee that the ride wouldn’t be chaotic.

As two titans from their respective arenas team up, fans are ready to witness a thrilling crossover, creating an even greater appeal for the Indy 500 spectacle this weekend. With Johnson’s competitive edge and Brady’s legendary composure, will the NFL champ be able to hold his nerves when the speed hits 200 mph? This ride will be anything but ordinary for both athletes.

Jimmie Johnson confirms his 700th career start won’t be his last

The 49-year-old NASCAR veteran is set to embark on his 700th NASCAR Cup Series start in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the track where he made his Cup Series debut in 2001. His career, which involves 83 victories and 7 NASCAR Cup Series championships, is a dream for many young drivers and even veterans. But the question of retirement that loomed over the driver’s head was very subtly thrown off by Johnson’s cryptic post on X, captioned, “Been a long road. Wouldn’t change a mile.”

Although suspicious, Johnson cleared the confusion out in a media availability on Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where Johnson confirmed that he will not be going anywhere. “No,” Johnson replied when asked if Sunday’s race would be the final of his career. “No, it was just great editing. Proud of our digital department for doing a great job.” For a minute there, it was visible that everyone stopped breathing after he posted the video.

Johnson did not compete in the NASCAR Cup Series since his third-place finish in the season opener at Daytona, and he believes that this hiatus may bring him some challenges as he prepares for the race this weekend. “Yeah, from a driving standpoint, it’s halfway through the race before I stop thinking and just react and drive. And that’s a tough thing to spot the field in qualifying, and half of a race,” Johnson explained. “So, that part works against me coming into, especially at a track like Charlotte. Not being in the cars all the time has its consequences.”

All these new revelations can only mean one thing. This weekend will be full of surprises, and when it comes to NASCAR drivers, they always know how to put up a good show.

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