Star boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., who recently made a feature appearance at a record-setting WWE event, is continuing his crossover activities by serving as the honorary starter of the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on May 25.
The world welterweight champion will wave the green flag to start the race, which is one of the most prestigious in the auto racing world. The annual event takes place at the Indianapolis Moter Speedway (IMS) and, with approximately 400,000 people expected to attend, is the best attended sporting event in the world, according to AllHipHop.
“To be asked to wave the green flag at the Indianapolis 500 is an incredible honor,” Mayweather said in a statement to AllHipHop. “I’m extremely excited to be a part of this event and to see the best drivers in the world perform on the biggest stage in all of sports.”
IMS President and COO Joie Chitwood says Mayweather is perfect for the Indy 500.
“We’re happy to welcome Floyd Mayweather to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to serve as the honorary starter of the 92nd Indianapolis 500,” Chitwood said. “The speed, power and charisma that he has shown in the ring are a perfect match for the excitement of ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.’”
The Indianapolis 500 will be broadcast live at 1 p.m. ET, May 25 on ABC. Listen in on the radio via IMS Radio Network or XM Satellite Radio.
