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The Corvette Has Led the Indy 500 More than Any Other Car In the Race’s 107-Year History

When it comes to racing, there are few events more iconic than the Indianapolis 500.  On May 28, 2023, the “Greatest Spectacle In Racing” will celebrate its 107th anniversary.  To commemorate this momentous milestone, we thought it fitting that we looked at another great American icon – the nineteen Corvette pace cars that led the field at Indy throughout the last half-century.

It is no coincidence that the Indy 500 and the Chevy Corvette share a long, rich history together.  After all, the Corvette – America’s Sports Car – represents the American automotive spirit in much the same way that the Indianapolis 500, which is traditionally run on Memorial Day weekend, commemorates the spirit of our great nation via an assemblage of international racers at one of the most iconic racetracks of all time – the Indianapolis Speedway.  Each year, the Indy 500 commemorates America thru music and pre-race ceremonies that are full of more pomp and circumstance than a fouth of July fireworks display!

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