Race Control – May 2019

RACE CONTROL • 11

2019 Corvette Grand Sport To Pace 103rd Indianapolis 500

Presented by Gainbridge

This is the 16th time Corvette will lead ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’
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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

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race. No other brand or vehicle has served as the 500 Pace Car more than Chevrolet and the Corvette,

respectively.
“Chevrolet is honored to lead the way for the 500 once again,” said Steve Majoros, director of

Chevrolet passenger car and crossover marketing. “The Grand Sport is a particularly excellent choice as
its wide body and aerodynamic features are steeped in racing heritage.”
Indianapolis 500 fans also will see 33 2019 Corvette Stingrays on the roads of Central Indiana this

spring and in the IPL 500 Festival Parade on May 25 in downtown Indianapolis. The popular cars are
provided to central Indiana business leaders and dignitaries and serve an important promotional

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serving as the 500 Pace Car and festival cars.

“We continue to be grateful for our long-running partnership with Chevrolet,” Indianapolis Motor
Speedway President J. Douglas Boles said. “It’s such a strong bond that has proven integral to the

success of our events. The 2019 Corvette
Grand Sport is a world-class machine

that exudes speed, performance and
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like driving an Indianapolis 500 Chevrolet
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know our fans also will enjoy seeing the
Corvette Stingray festival cars around town

throughout the Month of May.” Q

IN THE LOOP

Around 4,000 people and their dogs participate in the annual fundraiser. Participants have

the unique opportunity to walk the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway track, kiss the bricks

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Indy Mutt Strut is the region’s largest pet walk and IndyHumane’s largest fundraiser. The

goal is for each participant to raise $100. The event helps the organization take in animals,

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approximately 10,000 animals annually, from adoption services to low-cost vaccinations to life-

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as animals that need help from other shelters and rescue groups. Q