In the classic 1994 film "Forrest Gump," Tom Hanks titular character notes that he "played ping-pong even when (he) didn't have anyone to play ping-pong with."

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate doesn't have that problem, because he's been challenged by his accomplished high school classmate; 2017 IndyCar Series Champion Josef Newgarden.

In the latest development in what appears to be the under-reported sports rivalry of the year, Tate and Newgarden traded friendly ping-pong jabs via social media on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

It's the continuation of a rivalry that apparently began at Pope John Paul II High School in Hendersonville, Tenn., where the two athletes would challenge each other to games of table tennis.

The exchange began when IndyCar media relations coordinator Arni Sribhen asked Newgarden who the better ping-pong player was between Tate and Forrest Gump.

"I would say Forrest Gump, obviously" the champion racer said with a smirk. "But Golden Tate was very good. He was very good back in high school, so I'd like to challenge him again. Hopefully I get that chance to maybe have another game with Golden."

Tate, who caught 92 passes for 1,003 yards and five touchdowns this season, wasn't about to let the challenge go unnoticed. "Bring it on brotha!" he responded.

Bring it on brotha! I’m out in SD hit me when you are around! Btw I use to bet Forrest Gump boxes of chocolate back in the day. — Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) January 9, 2018

Newgarden then suggested setting something up during the Detroit Grand Prix, which will take place on Belle Isle June 1-3.

I like it, let’s make it happen. Could possibly line something up in Detroit when we are in town racing @detroitgp. Practice up, my man. https://t.co/2hBsWLpkc4 — Josef Newgarden (@josefnewgarden) January 9, 2018

So, what do you think? Who has the upper hand in hand-eye coordination? The Pro-Bowl wide receiver or the champion race car driver.

Winner gets this guy.