This year’s Indianapolis 500 pace car has been unveiled by Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar. The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 3LZ Coupe will lead the 33-car field to the green flag later this month. This Corvette is unique as it is the first electrified Corvette ever produced. It combines a traditional 6.2 liter V8 engine with electric all-wheel drive capabilities. Unlike typical hybrid cars, the E-Ray utilizes both electric and internal combustion power sources simultaneously, resulting in a combined horsepower of 655. With a remarkable acceleration time of 2.5 seconds to reach 60 MPH, the Corvette E-Ray is more than capable of leading the field of race cars during the 108th running of the Indy 500. IMS President J. Douglas Boles expressed his excitement, stating that it is fitting for the quickest production Corvette to pace the field. Chevrolet has been chosen to provide the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 a record-breaking 35 times, making them the preferred manufacturer. The car features an Arctic White color with jet black and natural carbon fiber accents, as well as the iconic red Indy 500 logo on the doors. To ensure seamless communication between the pace car driver, Sarah Fisher, and race control, additional information and communication hardware will be installed in the vehicle. The 108th Indianapolis 500 will commence on May 14 with practice sessions and culminate in a 200 lap race on May 26.
Siegel's number 18 car already had a different design due to his major accident earlier in the week. Photo: Kevin DejewskiThe bump session for the Indy 500 on...
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