"John Wick Did John Wick"... 'Speedster' Keanu Reeves Competes in Pro Racing Event

Narrowly Avoided Collision Risk
Finished the Game in 25th Place Final Ranking

Keanu Reeves (60), the American actor celebrating his 60th birthday this year, participated in a motorsports racing event.

According to reports from foreign media including the AP News, Reeves competed on the 5th (local time) at the Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) Cup Series car race held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in the United States.

During the race, a dangerous moment that could have led to a major accident was also captured. When Reeves had passed more than half of the track, he narrowly avoided a collision with another car and slid onto the grass. However, Reeves did not give up, returned to the track, signaled that he was unharmed, and resumed driving.

Keanu Reeves is participating in the GR Cup Series car race held on the 5th (local time) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the United States. [Image source = AP Yonhap News]

Out of 35 participants, Reeves ultimately qualified in 31st place. He finished the race in 25th place overall. His highest recorded position to date is reported to be 21st.

Reeves is known to have a particular love for racing among Hollywood actors. He once won the Long Beach Toyota Grand Prix in 2009, an event featuring celebrity participants. In 2022, he also took part in the qualifying round of the Formula One (F1) Grand Prix held in the United Kingdom.

He has shown deep affection for vehicles as well. The license plate of the car he drove in this competition was 'BRZRKR,' which is also the name of the protagonist in the comic book 'Somewhere Book' that Reeves conceptualized. Reeves created the comic together with writer Matt Kindt and others, and was involved in plans for its film and animation adaptations.

After the race, Reeves shared his thoughts, saying, "I feel an incredible emotion when spinning at tremendous speeds."

Reeves is a Hollywood star who gained worldwide fame starring in the sci-fi trilogy 'The Matrix,' and continues to be active by appearing in various action films such as 'John Wick.' On the 8th, he is scheduled to attend a commemorative screening in California with actress Sandra Bullock, who co-starred with him in the action thriller film 'Speed,' marking its 30th anniversary.

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