Actor Keanu Reeves spins out at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in professional auto racing debut

Actor Keanu Reeves debuts in his first auto racing competition Credit: CNN Newsource

Matrix actor Keanu Reeves made his professional auto racing debut over the weekend when he competed at the Toyota GR Cup in Indianapolis.

Half-way through his 45-minute race on Saturday, Reeves spun out on to the grass to avoid a collision. He was uninjured.

Reeves managed to rejoin the race and finished 25th in a field of 33 racers. He placed 24th in his second race on Sunday.

Reeves drove the No. 92 BRZRKR car, a promotion of his graphic novel “The Book of Elsewhere”.

Reeves sitting his his car before his cup race Credit: Darron Cummings/ AP

Reeve's car named as a promotion for his graphic novel Credit: Darron cummings/ AP

The Toyota Gr cup is an amateur-focused racing series for car enthusiasts and aspiring racers, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

In 2009, Reeves competed in and won the Long Beach Toyota Grand Prix’s celebrity racing event.

Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know...