At 52, Annika Sorenstam Teases a Second Career in a Sport Completely Opposite to Golf’s Noise Levels

From racking up eight player-of-the-year awards in her illustrious career to relentlessly advocating for women in golf, there is little the LPGA great Annika Sorenstam, can’t do. On Saturday, she once again proved her legendary status as she took to social media to share her news about her latest endeavor!

This time, however, the 52-year-old has ventured into an all-new sport. So, what is the iconic golfer up to? Let’s find out!

Annika Sorenstam drops an exciting update on Instagram

Golf is, without a doubt, one of the most tranquil sports ever. People who make noise during a golf swing are often looked down upon. Spectators on golf courses are expected to maintain a certain decorum during an ongoing tournament. Generally, the celebrations following a good shot are also significantly restrained.

Meanwhile, the Indianapolis 500, also called the Indy 500, starkly contrasts events on golfing Tours. The loud sound of raw horsepower originating from the dozens of engines racing around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, combined with the deafening cheers by thousands of spectators, makes it one of the loudest sporting events ever.

These two hugely different sports, however, are set to come together in a unique way, and it is all thanks to 72-time LPGA Tour winner Annika Sorenstam! Earlier this year, the golfer had teamed up with Cusick Motorsports and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. Fizzy Beez, an alcoholic beverage company founded by the golfer, is also serving as a sponsor in the 107th Indy 500!

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Taking to Instagram, Sorenstam shared pictures of her in the racing gear. “Taking my driving to the next level!” she wrote in her caption. Meanwhile, Stefan Wilson will be behind the wheels of the Chevrolet-powered Dallara Indy car on Sunday.

2023 Indy 500 set to kick off on Sunday

The highly-anticipated 2023 Indy 500 will kick off in the city of Indianapolis on Sunday, with countless fans swarming in from all over the world. The famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, an expansive 2.5-mile-oval track, serves as the turf for the massive event.

Also, the race will consist of 200 laps around the sprawling track for a total of 500 miles. This year, the field boasts 33 of the best drivers, with defending champion Marcus Ericsson also a part of the roster. A repeat victory will make him the first-ever driver in more than two decades to win consecutive Indy 500s. Meanwhile, Tony Kanaan from Helio will be vying for his second victory at his last appearance on the turf. His first and only win had come in 2013.

The prize purse for this year’s edition is yet to be revealed to the public. However, last year’s Indy 500 had a $16,000,000 purse, and Ericsson had walked away with a jaw-dropping $3,100,000 in earnings!

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