When professional athletes decide to experience sports outside of the one where they make their living, it never ceases to entertain. Case and point: Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley.
The 24-year-old Hundley spent the weekend at Road America, taking in the Kohler Grand Prix. His time at the facility began on Thursday, where he first paid a visit to Team Penske driver Will Power, who gave him a quick tutorial.
The next part of Hundley’s day saw him take a two-seater ride with none other than Mario Andretti. And, unsurprisingly, it left a big impression.
“The first lap, I’m screaming, and it’s the warm-up lap! And then the second lap: I’m just bright-eyed, going through corners. I give so much respect, that’s an awesome sport, man!” Hundley said in a media debrief afterward.
However, the day was not finished. Later on, Hundley showed off his arm strength and throwing accuracy by attempting to throw a football through the passenger side window of a moving Chevrolet Corvette. And while it took a few attempts, he eventually hit his mark.
🎯🏎🎯🏎🎯 pic.twitter.com/28SD72jjcX
— Brett A. Hundley Jr (@bretthundley7) June 23, 2017
Hundley stayed through Sunday and dawned a photographer’s bib in order to take in more of the action.
📸 Just your casual photographer pic.twitter.com/C8Ou6ubBum
— Brett A. Hundley Jr (@bretthundley7) June 25, 2017
Watching w/ @CGRindycar 9 crew as @scottdixon9 leads @roadamerica is @BrettHundley17. We have hooked another new @IndyCar fan. #kohlerGP pic.twitter.com/zmj5gDG6to
— Pat Caporali 🇨🇦🏁 (@PCaporali) June 25, 2017
In fact, he even inadvertently photobombed second-place finisher Josef Newgarden during his post-race interview.
@BrettHundley17 with the pro photobomb on @josefnewgarden during his post-race interview @roadamerica #INDYCAR #KohlerGP pic.twitter.com/RZIxsjelty
— Justin Walsh (@j_PURE_walsh) June 27, 2017
A video chronicling Hundley’s visit can be viewed here and additional photos from his weekend can be found on his Instagram page.