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One special-edition Corvette was introduced in 2007 was based on the Corvette Pace Car that was used at the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500 driven by actor/racer Patrick Dempsey. The significance of this car was the fact that GM had not produced a pace car replica since the 1998 model year, even though the Corvette had paced the prestigious event a bunch of times since then.
The arrival of the 1986 convertible brought with it Corvette’s ceremonial return to racing. Although the announcement came late in...
As Chevrolet continued to refine the fourth-generation Corvette, and as the model continued to evolve into a higher-performance variant of...
To commemorate the 1978 Indy 500 pace car, Chevrolet produced a total of 500 30th Anniversary Indy 500 pace cars...
2009 marked the 16th time that Chevrolet has paced the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard and the fifth consecutive time Corvette has led the pack. Chevrolet's pacing tradition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway also extends to the Indianapolis 500 where Chevrolet has paced that esteemed race 20 times with Corvette leading the field 10 times.
The 1978 Corvette Pace Car Replica is arguably one of the most popular examples of the C3 Corvette. Its original...
The 2019 Corvette ZR1 was the official Pace Car for the 2018 Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil and led drivers to the green flag on Sunday, May 27, for the 102nd running of the legendary race. It marks the 15th time a Corvette has served as the official Pace Car since 1978, and the 29th time a Chevrolet has led the field dating back to 1948, when a 1948 Fleetmaster Six convertible paced the race.
This 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition served as one of the parade vehicles during the 2004 race. It comes...
The Corvette Has Led the Indy 500 More than Any Other Car In the Race’s 107-Year History When it comes...
Total Production for the 2008 Indy Pace Car replicas sold to the public was 500. The first replica rolled off the production line approximately March 4th, and the last was June 6th. There were 61 Corvettes built in early March, however only 60 cars shipped to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to be used as rack” and “festival committee" vehicles which were distributed to their lucky drivers on April 9th and in use thru May 31st.
The 2020 Corvette Stingray Pace Car features the high Wing Spoiler and ground effects package. It comes equipped with the all-new LT2...
A Well-Deserved Honor At this year’s Indianapolis 500, the Pace Car will be the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport. The...
With defending Daytona 500 Champion Kevin Harvick at the unveiling, surrounded by Chevrolet, General Motors and Daytona International Speedway officials, hundreds watched the much-anticipated unveiling of the 2008 Corvette Z06 Daytona 500 Pace Car ~ the Official Pace Car of The Daytona 500, NASCAR's biggest race. Apart from its special paint and the addition of a integrated light bar, it is almost identical to the street version.
When I began this series showcasing this uplifting and ambitious rescue from John G. of Newburyport, MA, I had no...
The third-generation Corvette has long been my favorite body style, as you just can’t deny the beautifully sculpted fenders, especially...
In 2012, the 2013 Corvette ZR1 was announced as the official pace car for the Indy 500 event, making it...
A 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 led 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 serve as the Pace Car during the Indianapolis 500. Restaurateur, best-selling author and host of the Food Network’s hit show “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” Guy Fieri was the driver.
Welcome to an extension of CorvSport’s “Time Capsule For Sale” feature, where I showcase the market on low-mileage time capsules...
The Corvette has a long history of pacing the 500 race ever since it started in 1978. This year, marked...
Dirty, dusty, neglected, and inoperable collectibles? Check. Blurry pictures? Check. One jumbled run-on ad? Check. A package price that will...
For Sale: Ultra-Low Mileage 1978 Corvette Pace Car! When it comes to third-generation Corvettes, the 1978 Corvette Pace Car is...
The 2020 Mid-Engine Corvette Will Lead the Indianapolis 500 This Weekend! During a year when motorsports – and especially auto...
The all-new, seventh-generation 2014 Corvette Stingray served as the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, leading the field to green at the start of the 97th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” on Sunday, May 26 2013. It marked a record 12th time the Corvette served as the Pace Car, starting in 1978. Jim Harbaugh, head coach of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, drove the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Pace Car
The 2019 Corvette ZR1 was the official Pace Car for the 2018 Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil and led drivers to the green flag on Sunday, May 27, for the 102nd running of the legendary race. It marks the 15th time a Corvette has served as the official Pace Car since 1978, and the 29th time a Chevrolet has led the field dating back to 1948, when a 1948 Fleetmaster Six convertible paced the race.
A Unique Corvette with Low-Miles There are plenty of great Corvettes out there for sale, but if you want something...
The Corvette Z06 that served as the Daytona 500 pace car was mechanically identical to those available at Chevrolet dealerships. It was the fastest vehicle ever offered by Chevrolet and General Motors. With 505 horsepower (377 kw) and 470 lb.-ft. of torque (637 Nm) from its 7.0L all-aluminum, racing-inspired engine, the Corvette Z06 leaps from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 198 mph. The Corvette Z06 Daytona 500 wears a unique paint scheme.
For the fifteenth time since its introduction in 1953, the Chevy Corvette once more served as the official pace car of the 102nd...
THE 2021 MID-ENGINE CORVETTE STINGRAY CONVERTIBLE WILL LEAD THE FIELD OF THE 105TH INDIANAPOLIS 500, PRESENTED BY GAINBRIDGE The Corvette...
