Keanu Reeves crashes off track in pro racing debut at Indianapolis, avoids injury
Keanu Reeves, known for his action roles, has hit the racing track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Despite the minor changes, the actor completed the race without any issues, thrilling fans and the motorsport community.
Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves made his professional auto racing debut on Saturday, October 5 at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, competing in the Toyota GR Cup. The Matrix star, who is 60, impressively avoided the collision but went off the track for more than half of the 45-minute race. Despite the setback, Reeves remained safe and soon rejoined the race.
The incident occurred at the exit of Turn 9, where Reeves spun into the grass but managed to avoid any collision. He calmly re-entered the track and continued driving, indicating he was not injured. Earlier in the race, Reeves had successfully avoided a first lap crash at Turn 14.
Qualifying 31st out of 35 participants, Reeves climbed up to 21st during the race and ultimately finished 25th. The Toyota GR Cup is a spec-racing series that supports this weekend’s Indy 8 Hour sports car event. Reeves is set to compete in the second race on Sunday.
Although this marks Reeves’ professional racing debut, the actor has prior experience on the track, having previously competed in the Celebrity Race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, which he won in 2009.
On the professional front, Reeves is scheduled to attend the 30th anniversary screening of his 1994 blockbuster Speed with his co-star Sandra Bullock in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Fans can also look forward to his return in a cameo role as John Wick in Ballerina, a spin-off film starring Ana de Armas, which is set for release next year. Additionally, Reeves voices Shadow the Hedgehog in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
