Tom Brady experienced a mixed reception at the Indianapolis 500 this past weekend, as he faced boos from Indianapolis Colts fans during the iconic race. In response to the crowd's reaction, the legendary former quarterback took to Instagram to express his thoughts, stating, 'What an incredible experience at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend. Thanks to the @foxsports family for putting on an incredible show, and to my friend, the best driver in the world and 7x champion @jimmiejohnson for letting me tag along as we led out the pack. I'll be back, and next time I'm driving!!!' He added, 'PS: it was great to get in one more successful drive in front of a bunch of Colts fans.'

Brady had the opportunity to ride alongside Jimmie Johnson as they led the field onto the track. The response from the fans was predictable, given Brady's storied history with the Colts. His record of 12-3 against the Colts throughout his illustrious career, along with four playoff victories over the team, has solidified his status as a significant figure of rivalry in Indianapolis. Notably, one of his wins against the Colts during the 2014 AFC Championship Game led to the infamous Deflategate controversy, further embedding him as an adversary in Colts territory.

Brady's presence at the event was part of the Fox Sports presentation of the race, where he serves as an analyst alongside Kevin Burkhardt. Given his popularity and role within the network, it is likely that he will continue making appearances at significant events, which may elicit similar reactions from Colts fans in the future.