Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves made his professional auto racing debut on Saturday at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, participating in the Toyota GR Cup series. The 60-year-old actor, best known for his roles in The Matrix and John Wick franchises, experienced a minor spin-out on turn nine midway through the 45-minute race but managed to avoid any collisions. He safely re-entered the track and continued racing, confirming he was uninjured.
Reeves, who qualified 31st out of 35 cars, briefly climbed as high as 21st and skillfully avoided a first-lap crash in turn 14. He eventually finished 25th in his debut race. Driving the No. 92 BRZRKR car, Reeves is using the event to promote his graphic novel The Book of Elsewhere. He is also racing alongside Cody Jones of Dude Perfect fame.
Although this marks Reeves’ first professional racing event, he is no stranger to motorsports, having previously competed in the celebrity division of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, which he won in 2009.
The actor will compete again on Sunday in a second race, as part of the Indy 8 Hour sports car event weekend. Following his racing stint, Reeves is set to attend a 30th-anniversary screening of Speed in Los Angeles, alongside co-star Sandra Bullock.
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