14Jun 2023 by vettevues
2017 Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car: Details and Photos

2017 Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car: Details and Photos

2017 Corvette Information, C7 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Racing News
Chevrolet's Corvette Grand Sport to Lead Drivers in C7 2017 Indy 500 - the 14th Time a Corvette Has Served As Official Pace Car. The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Indianapolis 500 Pace Car at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Corvette Grand Sport will pace the field at the start of the Verizon IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 race on Sunday, May 28, 2017. (Photo by Chris Owens/IMS for Chevy Racing) Today on our blog, we are looking back at the 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Indy Pace Car that was the official pace car for the 2017 Indianapolis 500. It led drivers to the green flag on May 28., 2017, for the 101st running of the legendary race. Read on to learn about this stunning car. Corvette Grand Sport…
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21May 2021 by vettevues
2007 Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Edition

2007 Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Edition

2007 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information, Corvette Chevy Expo
Today on Vette Vues blog we are looking back at the 2007 Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Edition. We have the original Pace Car press release as well as some photos. Our featured Corvette is owned by Gary Chan and it is on display at the Corvette Chevy Expo in Texas in 2012. Gary Chan's 2007 Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Edition Replica is 1 of 500 Z4Z Pace Car Editions produced in 2007. Front Shot: Gary Chan's 2007 Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Edition Replica on display at the 2012 Corvette Chevy Expo in Texas. Engine Shot: Gary Chan's 2007 Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Edition Replica on display at the 2012 Corvette Chevy Expo in Texas. Side Shot: Gary Chan's 2007 Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Edition Replica…
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12May 2021 by vettevues
2021 Corvette Convertible to Pace the Indy 500 for the 18th Time

2021 Corvette Convertible to Pace the Indy 500 for the 18th Time

2021 Corvette Information, C8 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Racing News
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Named Pace Car for 105th Indianapolis 500 https://youtu.be/Yet7icPsNKE Officials unveiled the 2021 Pace car for this year's Indy 500. The 2021 mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hardtop convertible is the pace car for the 105th Running of the 2021 Indianapolis 500. This marks the 18th time that a Corvette has served as the pace car for the race–and the 32nd time a Chevy has paced the field. The last time Corvette was the pace car was in 2008. Arctic White Stingray Sky Cool Gray and Strike Yellow upholstery Indianapolis 500 logos Exclusive stripe package Unique Stingray decals Four lights into each of the tonneau cover nacelles Strobe lights in the headlights, front louvers, and taillights PRESS RELEASE: May 11, 2021, By Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2021 Mid-Engine…
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02Apr 2019 by vettevues
2019 Corvette Grand Sport to Pace 103rd Indy 500

2019 Corvette Grand Sport to Pace 103rd Indy 500

2019 Corvette Information, C7 Corvette Information, Corvette History
This is the 16th time Corvette will lead ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ 2019-04-01 The 2019 Corvette Grand Sport will serve as the Official Pace Car for the 2019 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, leading 33 drivers to the green flag on May 26 for the 103rd running of the legendary race. INDIANAPOLIS — The 2019 Corvette Grand Sport will serve as the Official Pace Car for the 2019 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, leading 33 drivers to the green flag on May 26 for the 103rd running of the legendary race. It marks the 16th time a Corvette has served as the Pace Car, starting in 1978, and the 30th time a Chevrolet has led the field dating back to 1948, when a 1948 Fleetmaster Six convertible paced the race.…
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20Apr 2018 by vettevues
2019 Corvette ZR1 Pace Car for 102nd Indianapolis 500

2019 Corvette ZR1 Pace Car for 102nd Indianapolis 500

2019 Corvette Information, C7 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category
Experience the Thrill of the C7 2019 Corvette ZR1 As the Official Pace Car at the 2018 Indianapolis 500 In 2018, the 102nd running of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway chose the Chevrolet Corvette to be its official pace car for the Indy 500. This was the fifteenth time the car had been given this honor since its debut selection in 1978. Chevrolet created a one-of-a-kind 2019 Corvette ZR1 specifically for the event. The car's 6.2L/755 HP LT5 V-8 engine with 715 lb-ft of torque was equipped with an 8-speed 8L90 paddle-shift automatic transmission with traction management and electronic limited-slip differential. Magnetic Selective Ride Control, Brembo carbon-ceramic brake system, GM Design fully integrated safety strobe system, performance data and video recorder, and ZTK Performance Package with stanchion-mounted, adjustable, carbon-fiber high rear…
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19Dec 2017 by vettevues
2015 Indianapolis 500 Corvette Pace Car: This is a great car!

2015 Indianapolis 500 Corvette Pace Car: This is a great car!

2015 Corvette Information, C7 Corvette Information, Corvette History
2015 Indianapolis 500 Corvette Pace Car: This Is The Fastest Pace Car Of All Time In today's blog post we are looking back to the 2015 Indianapolis 500 at the Official Corvette Pace Car.  Below is a press release Chevrolet sent out to the media.  At the end of the press release is a photo gallery of the 2015 Indianapolis 500 Corvette Pace Car. JEFF GORDON TO DRIVE CORVETTE Z06 INDY 500 PACE CAR Five-time Brickyard winner will lead the pack for the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 Chevrolet announces Wednesday, April 29, 2015, that five-time Brickyard 400 winner and four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon will drive a Corvette Z06 pace car for the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 mile race, on May 24 at the…
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25Jun 2017 by vettevues
Retired General Colin Powell Drives 2005 Corvette Pace Car at Indy 500

Retired General Colin Powell Drives 2005 Corvette Pace Car at Indy 500

2005 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category
Experience the Thrill of the 2005 Corvette Pace Car at the Indy 500 with Retired Army General Colin Powell at the Wheel The 2005 Corvette Pace Car paced at the 89th Annual Indianapolis 500 on May 29, 2005. It was driven by Retired Army General and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. There were three Pace Cars produced. Eight Track/Festival convertibles painted Victory Red Corvette were used on race day. These Track/Festival Pace Cars did not have the center silver stripe, logo-embroidered headrest, and graphics that were on the actual pace car. There were two replica pace cars produced. 2005 Corvette Convertible Pace Car at the 89th Indianapolis 500. Colin Powell was chosen to drive the Corvette Pace Car. 2005 Corvette Pace Car - Track/Festival Corvette This 2005 Corvette Pace…
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08May 2012 by controllers
2013 Corvette ZR1 Pace Car at the 96th Indy 500

2013 Corvette ZR1 Pace Car at the 96th Indy 500

2013 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information
The 2013 Corvette ZR1 Pace Car at the 96th Indianapolis 500 in 2012 A 2013 Chevy Corvette ZR1 will lead the 96th Indianapolis 500 Sunday, May 27, 2012. It has 638 HP and is the most powerful production car to serve as a Pace Car. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to Pace 96th Indianapolis 500 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to Pace 96th Indianapolis 500 INDIANAPOLIS – A 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will lead the starting field of the 96th Indianapolis 500 to the green flag Sunday, May 27, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With 638 horsepower, the Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful production car ever to pace the race. This will be the 23rd time a Chevrolet has paced “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” and the 11th time a Corvette is serving as the Pace…
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