Keanu Reeves debuts as a professional race car driver at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and retires

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Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves made his professional auto racing debut Saturday at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

“The Matrix” star, who qualified 31st out of 35 cars, reached 21st before a single-car crash just over halfway through the 45-minute race stopped him briefly in its momentum.

GR Cup Series Reeves Auto Racing — Keanu Reeves drives during the GR Cup Series auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Indianapolis.

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The 60-year-old spun into the grass without a collision at the exit of Turn 9 with around 21 minutes of racing remaining. He returned to the course and continued driving, reporting that he was not injured.

Reeves finished 25th.

The actor is competing in Indianapolis in the Toyota GR Cup, a Toyota specification racing series and support series for this weekend’s Indy 8 Hour sports car event. He has a second race on Sunday.