News & Views for Corvette Enthusiasts
A Chevrolet Camaro or Corvette has served as the official pace car of the Indy 500 every year dating back to 2004, so it comes as no surprise that the 2018 running of the legendary American open-wheel race will be paced by the most powerful Corvette ever – the new ZR1. “Chevrolet is proud to once … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreThis will be the 15th time a Corvette has been the Indy 500’s pace car and the 29th time a Chevy has had the honor. Last year, a Corvette Grand Sport paced the race. The bowtie brand’s history supplying pace cars for the race dates back to 1948 when a Fleetmaster Six convertible led the pack. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreLouis Chevrolet and his brothers came to America to race. Their Chevrolet Motor Car Company was started in 1911, mostly as a way to fund their race teams. Arthur Chevrolet ran in the inaugural Indianapolis 500 the same year and their efforts eventually led Gaston to a 1st place victory in 1920. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreNo other vehicle has served as the pace car for the Indy 500 more than the Chevrolet Corvette, and it’s hardly surprising the new ZR1 will continue the tradition. The 2018 Indianapolis 500 kicks off on May 27 and it will be the 102nd running of the race. To celebrate the Corvette’s connection to the race … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreThe Corvette (in its many iterations) comprises more than 10 percent of all Indy 500 pace cars. The 102nd running will see the 15th Corvette. Chevrolet itself has 29 pace-car-shaped notches on its headboard, extending all the way back to 1948. Last year’s pace car was a Corvette Grand Sport, and the … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MorePolice believe the person accused of setting a Charlotte man’s car on fire Wednesday was behind a separate car fire, just an hour before. Jackson Brooks, 21, was arrested Thursday and charged with burning personal property. Brooks, of Charlotte, is accused of lighting 27-year-old Seth Headley’s 1992 … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreThe Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Thursday the 2019 Corvette ZR1 will be the official Pace Car for this year’s Indianapolis 500. It will be the 15th time a Corvette has paced the race – more than any other vehicle – but this year’s edition takes the legendary American supercar to another level. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS, IN — The 2018 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car has been unveiled – and it’s a fast beauty. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Officials unveiled the 2019 Corvette ZR1 Thursday as this year’s Indy 500 Pace Car, which will lead drivers to the green flag for the 102nd Running of the race. Sunday … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreWhat’s better than a regular Corvette pace car? A 755-horsepower (563-kilowatt) Corvette ZR1 pace car, that’s what. Leading up to the running of the 102nd Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in just a few weeks, Chevy has unleashed its aggressive-looking new Corvette ZR1 Pace Car. Alongside … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreAfter what felt like years of buildup, Chevrolet finally revealed the Corvette ZR1 in November of last year. With 755 hp on tap and an extreme aero package, the ZR1 has already set a lap record at Virginia International Raceway. Based on our first ride impressions, we have a feeling that won’t be the last … Powered by WPeMatico
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