May 18, 2017 in 1978, former indy 500 champ and motorsports hall of fame of america inductee jim rathmann paced the race with a twotone c3. The greatest drivers in racing will compete for racing immortality in the greatest spectacle in racing at the indianapolis motor speedway. The evolution of indy 500 pace car drivers the indianapolis star. Check out the 15 times the chevy corvette has paced the indy 500. Celebrity chef and pace car driver guy fieri laughs as he stands next to the pace car before the start of the indianapolis 500 auto race at the indianapolis. Indianapolis 500 historical stats indianapolis motor speedway. Espn3 simulcast the race with an alternate feed of twelve in car cameras. Indy 500 snake pit presented by coors light the indianapolis 500 presented by gainbridge. Join us memorial day weekend and see who will drink the milk and kiss the bricks. A look back at all the chevy corvette indy 500 pace cars.
Infamous 1971 dodge challenger crashed on pit lane by a local car dealer last amateur to drive a pace car 1971 dodge challenger indy 500 pace car prior to it being crashed after losing control exiting into the pit lane. For the win talked with the retired nascar driver about attending his first indy 500 and being welcomed by indycar drivers. Food network host to drive indy 500 pace car sports illustrated. Dario franchitti, four time indycar champion and three time indy 500 winner, took delivery of his 60th anniversary corvette convertible complete with replica indy pace car graphics during december at the national corvette museum. Dario franchitti to drive camaro z28 indy 500 pace car general motors march 25, 2014 new york threetime indianapolis 500 winner dario franchitti will drive a 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 to pace the 98th running of the indianapolis 500 on may 25. May 26, 20 now that the indy 500 is in the books, another moment of racing history has almost been forgotten. With 638 horsepower, the corvette zr1 is the most powerful production car ever to serve as the pace car during the indianapolis 500. Check out the 15 times the chevy corvette has paced the. On april 18, 2012, the official entry list of thirtyfour cardriver combinations was released.
All 33 drivers entered for the indianapolis 500 fox sports. Cars edit wikimedia commons has media related to indianapolis 500 pace cars. It is the th time a corvette has served as the official pace car, dating to 1978, and the. Indy 500 polesitter ryan briscoe drives the corvette zr1 pace. Penske tackled the indy 500 for the first time in 1969, while still campaigning a camaro in transam. Jeff gordon to drive corvette z06 indy 500 pace car. Apr 19, 2018 2018 indianapolis 500 pace car revealed. There have been several female car owners at the indianapolis 500. If you have any, please send them to please be sure to cite the source of your pictures. Find information on indy pace cars including photos, collectibles, car of the month, and more. The article is titled the 10 greatest cars in indy 500 history, not the 10 most innovative and fascinating cars in indy 500 history. With 20 being the 60th anniversary of chevrolets corvette, the automaker moved things up a bit and launched next years corvette in time for. The overnight television rating for the race was 4.
Its just a white zr1 with gray stripes on top and an indy 500 logo with some lettering on the sides. Mark miles and indycar driver tony kanaan help unveil the pace car for the 103rd running of the indy 500, a 2019 corvette. The brand would go on to lead the racing pack more. He competed in a total of 17 brickyard 400s at ims with a best finish of fourth in 2012. For the first time since 1996 all entries featured turbocharged engines, and all entries were brand new modelyear chassis, as part of the iconic project.
Nba star oladipo drafted to drive indy 500 pace car. Guy fieris ultimate dude role, indy 500 pace car driver. It had a black and gray paint job that reminds me of chevy trucks from the 1990s along with red lettering marking it as the official pace car. The 10 greatest cars in indy 500 history macs motor. Chevrolet corvette stingray indy 500 pace car 2014. More brickyard 400, formula 1, cartppg, daytona, and other pace cars i am desperately in need of press release photos or other personal, noned photos for use on this site. The 104th running of the indianapolis 500 presented by gainbridge is scheduled for sunday, may 24, 2020. The traditional invitation to the indy 500 pace car driver to participate. Apr 06, 2018 its an incredible opportunity to give back to indy car racing and connect with fans. May 17, 2018 victor oladipo, who blossomed into an nba allstar in his first season with the indiana pacers, has been named the honorary pace car driver for the 102nd indianapolis 500 presented by penngrade motor oil on sunday, may 27. Chevrolet corvette served as an indianapolis 500 pace car for the first time back in 1978 and chevrolet has sent a total of 11 models to pace the greatest spectacle in. The black car is a 30th anniversary edition 500 copies to be made. The indianapolis 500 auto race has used a pace car every year since 1911. The 96th indianapolis 500 was held at the indianapolis motor speedway in speedway, indiana on sunday may 27, 2012.
After three years of giving the camaro some spotlight, c6 came back to indy in the form of a surprisingly subtle zr1. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. The dodge stealth was to be the pace car, but the uaw didnt like the joint venture between chrysler and mitsubishi, forcing dodge to use. In 2012, it was further expanded to four warm up laps three parade laps and one. Fords iconic 196412 mustang served pace car duties. Fivetime brickyard 400 winner and fourtime nascar sprint cup champion jeff gordon will drive a corvette z06 pace car for the 99th running of the indianapolis 500 mile race, may 24 at the indianapolis motor speedway. Nba star victor oladipo to pilot the pace car on race day. Race stats 19112019 driver stats race results starting grids box scores race summaries qualifying records. Food network host to drive indy 500 pace car sports. Indy 500 snake pit presented by coors light the indianapolis 500 presented by gainbridge has been rescheduled for august 23 due to the covid19 pandemic. Chevy camaro ss is the 2016 indianapolis 500 pace car. First in 1995, driven by chevy general manager, jim perkins. Back in 1971, a dodge challenger used as the pace car, crashed into the photographers stand at.
It took until 1986 for a corvette to return as the indy 500 pace car. Its the eighth time a camaro has been the pace car, starting in 1967 and the 25th time a chevrolet has paced the race. In 2012, a 638horsepower chevrolet corvette zr1 ushered drivers. This year marks the 16th time corvette has served as the indy pace car, starting in 1978. Apr 14, 2016 roger penske to drive indy 500 pace car. Infamous 1971 dodge challenger to take part in largestever display of indy 500 pac palmer owned original pace car for 35.
Indy 500 pace cars and drivers indy motor speedway. That included driving the official indianapolis pace car, which was developed by indy 500 founder carl fisher, who believed a rolling start was safer than a standing start. The 96th indianapolis 500 was held at the indianapolis motor speedway in speedway, indiana. May 23, 2019 a look back at all indy 500 pace cars over the years. Get the best deals on indianapolis 500 souvenir when you shop the largest online selection at. May 17, 2019 we are honored that dale will add indy 500 pace car driver to his long legacy with chevrolet. The fourtime series champion won the indy 500 in 2007, 2010 and 2012. A look back at all indy 500 pace cars over the years.
Apr 15, 2020 chevrolet officials deliver the corvette pace car for the indianapolis 500 mile race. New york threetime indianapolis 500 winner dario franchitti will drive a 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 to pace the 98th running of the indianapolis 500 on may 25. May 21, 2012 ask any driver in the indy 500 if theyd like additional track time, in any car, and wed bet the answer is yes. Indy 500 in 2012 will mark 50 years since studebaker paced. The turbines broke and were subsequently strangled by usac, and yunicks car failed to qualify in its only attempt. The first indianapolis 500 featured a pace car driven by fisher. The 638horsepower zr1 is the most powerful production car ever to lead the indy 500. This is the 11th time the corvette has paced the race.
Franchitti won the indy 500 in 2007, 2010 and 2012, and he is only the. This was the first time since 2003, and only the fourth time since 1985, that all cars were a new modelyear chassis. He drove a zr1 chevy corvette, with 638 horsepower, painted bright white with a black double race stripe down the front hood. Later, racers including mario andretti, al unser and rick mears and drove for penske, with mears winning four indianapolis 500 races and helping solidify team penske as an indy powerhouse in the 1980s. That time donald trump nearly drove the indy 500 pace car. Other notable female owners include mari hulman george who owned the car of husband elmer george and former driver sarah fisher. May 23, 2018 it took until 1986 for a corvette to return as the indy 500 pace car. The allnew, seventhgeneration 2014 corvette stingray will serve 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, 20, at indianapolis motor speedway. This car was painted with a horizontal split, mauve purple on the upper half and white on the bottom half. Pace cars 1960 1969 still under construction other indianapolis pace cars. Jeff gordon to drive corvette z06 indy 500 pace car jeff. May 17, 2018 nba star oladipo drafted to drive indy 500 pace car by indycar published. May 26, 2012 with 20 being the 60th anniversary of chevrolets corvette, the automaker moved things up a bit and launched next years corvette in time for the zr1 version to be this years indy 500 pace car. Jun 03, 20 chevrolet corvette served as an indianapolis 500 pace car for the first time back in 1978 and chevrolet has sent a total of 11 models to pace the greatest spectacle in racing.
Former indianapolis colts quarterback jim harbaugh. Mark miles and indycar driver tony kanaan help unveil the pace car for the 103rd running of. In most years since 1911, the driver of the pace car at the start of the race has. Setting the pace for the indianapolis 500 with the chevy. Lead driver picks for the indy 500 pace cars took a new turn in 2012, featuring celebrity chef, guy fieri. Chevrolet officials deliver the corvette pace car for the indianapolis 500 mile race. Now that the indy 500 is in the books, another moment of racing history has almost been forgotten. The fiero was the first fourcylinder pace car since the 1912 stutz. The first chevrolet selected as the indianapolis 500 pace car was the 1948 fleetmaster six. Chevy corvette zr1 is the 2018 indy 500 pace car roadshow. A 20 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. The first and only female car owner to win was maude m. Indy 500 in 2012 will mark 50 years since studebaker paced the race. Food network personality guy fieri drove the pace car in 2012.
Apr 27, 2016 penske tackled the indy 500 for the first time in 1969, while still campaigning a camaro in transam. Mulling a 2012 presidential run, he was emerging as a champion of the. The chevrolet corvette pace car registry 2012 indy 500 pace. Everything you need to know about the 2019 corvette zr1 indy 500. The pace car for the 75th running of the indy 500 was supposed to be the dodge stealth, the domesticbadged version of the mitsubishi 3000gt. Great deals on greenlight indy diecast racing cars. Indy 500 is about much more than which driver will take the checkered flag. May 10, 2014 the article is titled the 10 greatest cars in indy 500 history, not the 10 most innovative and fascinating cars in indy 500 history. Indy 500 polesitter ryan briscoe drives the corvette zr1. It is an honor for both the driver and the car to be chosen to lead the start of this historic race, and many specialedition. In most years since 1911, the driver of the pace car at the start of the race has been an invited celebrity, a former. Dario franchitti to drive camaro z28 indy 500 pace car. As a result of this change, we have also made the unfortunate, but unavoidable decision to cancel race weekend concerts, including the snake pit presented by coors light, featuring martin garrix, galantis, rezz, steve aoki, and yellow claw.
Currently, the pace car driver for the caution periods is the same driver who drives the pace car for the indy racing league during all other events. The year also marked the return of the convertible body style for the first time since 1975, so chevy made sure to put the. Ask any driver in the indy 500 if theyd like additional track time, in any car, and wed bet the answer is yes. It was the premier event of the 2012 izod indycar series season. The only thing missing from this magical indianapolis 500 mix is you. The chevrolet corvette pace car registry 2012 indy 500. A chevrolet camaro ss will serve as the pace car for the 100th running of the indianapolis 500 on may 29, driven by none other. Its an incredible opportunity to give back to indy car racing and connect with fans. Restaurateur, bestselling author and host of the food networks hit show diners, driveins and dives guy fieri will drive the 20 chevrolet corvette zr1 pace car to lead the field of 33 drivers to start the 2012 indianapolis 500. Indy 500 pace cars and drivers indianapolis motor speedway. The chevy corvette was featured twice as a pace car for the indy 500 in the nineties. Corvette grand sport is the official pace car of the 2019 indy 500. Chevrolet announced today that the 2019 chevrolet corvette zr1 will handle pace car duties at the 2018 indy 500.
Roger penske to drive indy 500 pace car detroit free press. May 14, 2012 the lotus struggle trackside at indy 2012. It is a tremendous honor for me to be asked to drive the pace car for the indianapolis 500, said franchitti. Apr 01, 2019 corvette grand sport is the official pace car of the 2019 indy 500. Ims photo indianapolis legendary motorsports figure and team owner roger penske will drive the pace car, a 2017 camaro ss 50th anniversary edition, during the 100th running of the indianapolis 500 at indianapolis motor speedway.
When chevy tossed the keys to the corvette zr1 pace car to indy 500 polesitter. Youd think that the arrival of the allnew c4 corvette for 1984 would have made that chevy a shooin for pacecar duties at the indy 500 that year. After a three year hiatus, the corvette returns in 2012 as the official pace car for the 96th indy 500. The winningest person in indianapolis 500 history will be the celebrity pace car driver for next months indianapolis 500. In 2012, it was further expanded to four warm up laps three parade laps and one pace lap, coinciding with the. Indycar names veteran servia as second pace car driver. The 10 greatest cars in indy 500 history macs motor city. At the indianapolis 500 next month, fisher will handle pace car duties during the race after the honorary driver to be named paces the field to start the greatest spectacle in racing. Roger penske will lead the field of the 100th running of the indianapolis 500 to the green flag as the pace car driver. On april 18, 2012, the official entry list of thirtyfour car driver combinations was released. A chevrolet camaro ss will serve as the pace car for the 100th running of the indianapolis 500 on. Dario franchitti to return to indianapolis 500 as pace car. Nba star oladipo drafted to drive indy 500 pace car by indycar published. The 2012 indianapolis 500 race day was broadcast live in high definition in the united states on abc.
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