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In case you missed it, Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) electrified the 2025 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio with something that turned heads well before the engines even started. In celebration of both motorsport and music history, MSR debuted a special heavy metal-inspired livery on their No. 60 Honda.
Taking place in July 2025 at Birmingham, England, the concert was a historic night featuring big names like Metallica, Slayer, and Alice in Chains. For those unable to make the trip to Birmingham, the concert was livestreamed worldwide.
The race, scheduled the very next day back in the States, rounded out a high-octane weekend for fans of both fast cars and loud guitars.
Even though the lines were long and most had their feet getting tired, a continued theme and quick distraction came from sites offering Aviator games, which was a good way to pass the time each time. Games like this are designed for quick rounds.
They offer a fast-paced experience where timing is everything, and you have to watch a virtual plane take off and try to cash out before it flies too far and crashes. Big wins, bonuses and fast payouts are all part of the action, mirroring the adrenaline rush of race day.
The main attraction at the celebration was the striking No. 60 Honda, which rolled out onto the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with a unique design that was as aggressive as it is nostalgic.
At first glance, the car grabbed attention with a bold primary color (deep, vibrant purple), a nod to the iconic aesthetic associated with classic rock and Black Sabbath’s album art. Felix Rosenqvist was behind the wheel of the No. 60 Honda, bringing both skill and style to the track.
This wasn’t just any paint scheme but an honorable tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final show, marking a powerful cross-genre celebration that fans have continued to talk about since the weekend.
The livery was a collaboration with SiriusXM’s hard rock and metal channel, Ozzy’s Boneyard (channel 38), and arrived just in time for Ozzy’s “Final Show at the Back to the Beginning” concert.
Osbourne’s unmistakable face was featured boldly on the sleek black side pods, immortalized in a highly contrasted style that captures his raw intensity. Just above it, “Black Sabbath” appeared in a stylized purple font that fans of the band will instantly recognize.
Also featured was the red-and-black Ozzy’s Boneyard graphic, anchoring the SiriusXM partnership and showing the connection to the satellite radio channel that’s helped keep hard rock and heavy metal alive and thriving.
There was also something so poetic about this tribute taking place in Ohio; it was a hometown celebration in more ways than one. Meyer Shank Racing is based in Pataskala, just an hour from the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. And let’s not forget Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, where Black Sabbath was inducted in 2006.
The band’s heavy sound and rebellious legacy helped define an era, and that spirit echoed through the hills of Lexington, Ohio, as the No. 60 car took to the track.
As soon as the livery was revealed, social media lit up with excitement, and the fans had a lot to say. Comments poured in from petrolheads and metalheads alike, applauding MSR for going all in on the theme.
Many praised the design’s fearless style and how well it captured the spirit of both Ozzy Osbourne and the band he co-founded.
The tribute struck a chord, so much so that die-cast model enthusiasts and collectors are already asking where they can get their hands on a miniature version of the No. 60 in its heavy metal form.
As expected, the buzz hasn’t been limited to just racing forums or music blogs. Mainstream media and entertainment outlets have picked up the story, applauding the collaboration as a bold and creative way to bridge two passionate fan bases.
Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok have seen a wave of posts showcasing the livery, generating thousands of likes, shares, and comments.
The combination of motorsport and metal has clearly struck a nerve in the best way, with fans appreciating that their two worlds are colliding in such a visible and meaningful manner.
Ozzy’s Boneyard has long been a go-to destination for fans of hard rock and heavy metal, offering a curated lineup of music that spans decades. That connection made it a natural fit for MSR when the idea of a rock-themed livery was first proposed.
SiriusXM’s team worked closely with MSR to bring the vision to life, ensuring every element (from color to iconography) aligned with both the spirit of racing and the legacy of the Black Sabbath.
Osbourne’s personal branding was also central to the design, blending seamlessly with the car’s aggressive styling and racing DNA.
Culturally, this livery extends far beyond mere aesthetics, as it represents a shared history of rebellion, performance, and pushing boundaries. These are all qualities that apply equally to both racecar drivers and rock legends.
For many, seeing Ozzy’s face on a high-speed IndyCar is not just a cool design choice but is symbolic of how music and sport continue to influence and elevate one another.
It’s a celebration of legacy but also of innovation and the power of tribute to connect people across genres and generations.
MSR’s Ozzy Osbourne tribute was more than just a special livery, as it serves as a statement that marks a point of connection between the high-speed world of IndyCar and the spirit of heavy metal.
It’s a fitting farewell to a musical icon and a thrilling new chapter in the creative storytelling of motorsports.
This was a weekend where the roar of engines met the roar of amps, and one where fans weren’t willing to miss even for a second of it!
