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Buddy Rice

Buddy Rice

Advisor · 2004 Indianapolis 500 Champion

Buddy Rice is a highly accomplished professional race car driver best known for winning the 2004 Indianapolis 500, one of the most prestigious races in motorsports. Starting from pole position, Rice led the most laps and captured victory at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Rice competed at the highest levels of motorsports including the IndyCar Series and international endurance racing. Known for his calm precision behind the wheel and deep understanding of race strategy and vehicle performance, Buddy has long been respected not only as a driver but also as a valuable technical contributor within the teams he has competed for.

In endurance racing, Rice achieved another major milestone when he captured the overall victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona driving for the historic Porsche team Brumos Racing. With victories at both the Indianapolis 500 and the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, Buddy is part of a rare group of drivers who have won two of the most iconic races in motorsports.

  • Winner — Indianapolis 500 (2004)
  • Pole Position — 2004 Indianapolis 500
  • Led Most Laps — 2004 Indianapolis 500 (91 laps)
  • Overall Winner — 24 Hours of Daytona (2005)
  • Team — Brumos Racing
  • Competed in IndyCar Series and international endurance racing

Buddy Rice and Tommy Strader first met more than 24 years ago through their shared involvement in motorsports. What began as a connection through racing developed into a long-standing friendship and professional collaboration, including helping launch the Gas Monkey Energy brand alongside Richard Rawlings and bringing it into IndyCar racing at the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2016.

As an advisor to Bombshell Discovery, Buddy brings the perspective of a professional driver who has competed and succeeded at the highest levels. His experience in high-performance environments — where preparation, teamwork, and precision determine success — aligns closely with the mission to empower veterans through technology, engineering, motorsports, and creative problem solving.