Tom Brady Booed by Indianapolis 500 Fans at Driver Intros

Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion and former NFL quarterback known for his dominant 16-4 record against the Indianapolis Colts, was heavily booed by the crowd during his appearance at the 109th Indianapolis 500, which was broadcast for the first time on Fox. Brady rode in the pace car alongside NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson and was introduced during the pre-race ceremonies, where the boos from Colts fans were loud but Brady took it in stride, even playfully inviting more booing. Despite the chilly reception, Brady expressed excitement about experiencing the Indy 500 for the first time and maintained his composure throughout the event. His presence was part of Fox Sports' effort to promote their new NFL analyst, with Brady having recently signed a lucrative deal as the network's lead color analyst. The boos reflected lingering resentment from Indianapolis fans, partly due to Brady's career-long rivalry with Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and past controversies such as Deflategate. Overall, Brady's Indy 500 appearance highlighted the intersection of his football legacy and the passionate local sports culture in Indianapolis.