Indianapolis Motor Speedway has revealed the pace car that will head the field the for upcoming Indianapolis 500.
The car is a special edition of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, adorned in an Arctic White livery and the logo for the 109th Indianapolis 500 on the doors.
There are emerald green and gold accents on the hood and roof that match the colors of the logo, making for a striking appearance.
As is tradition, the car is not just for show. The Corvette produces 1,064 horsepower from a 5.5L twin turbo V8.
The powerful production car can reach speeds nearly as fast as an IndyCar, 233 MPH, although it will only be used at the head of the field while traveling at much safer speeds.
The car looks the part through and through, with a carbon fiber aero package that adds front dive planes and a large rear wing. Together the package produces 1,200 pounds of downforce at full speed.
“As we anticipate another iconic Indianapolis 500, we are once again excited to have the incredible American sports car Corvette pacing the field,” IMS and INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles said.
“The race car-like performance of the Corvette ZR1 makes it the perfect car to pace the Indianapolis 500, and the distinctive sound of the Chevrolet V8 engine will echo brilliantly inside the walls of IMS.”
The Chevrolet Corvette has been the pace car of choice in recent years, and this year marks the 22nd time a Corvette has led the field to green.
NFL Hall of Fame member Michael Strahan will pilot the special car on May 25th, leading the field of 33 hungry drivers around the famous oval before unleashing them for 200 racing laps.
