2014 Chevrolet SS To Pace 20th Running Of Brickyard 400

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: July 22nd, 2014

2014 chevrolet ss to pace 20th running of brickyard 400

Monday, we alerted you that the 2015 Chevrolet SS will come with a manual transmission and Magnetic Ride. Today, the current SS has thrown on some red and silver pace-car clothing to lead its tube-frame brethren over the strip of bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 20th running of the Brickyard 400.

Autoblog reports the driver behind the wheel of this SS will be none other than actor Chris Pratt, whose latest film, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” will be in theaters August 1. Pratt said it was “a dream come true to drive the pace car” for the Brickyard 400, renamed the John Wayne Walding 400 by sponsor Crown Royal in honor of the Army veteran who lost part of his right leg during the Battle of Shok Valley in 2008.

The silhouette Sprint Cup version of the SS is doing well for itself since the start of its racing career in 2013, winning 16 out of 36 races in the previous season, and claiming nine of the first 10 events in 2014. Meanwhile, the Camaro and Corvette will take up pacing duties for the support events around the Brickyard 400.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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Corey Lewis on Jul 22, 2014

I got all excited when you mentioned a racing Sprint Cup Silhouette. But nevermind.

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El scotto on Jul 22, 2014

Oh my dear Sweet Jesus! Motorsport's version of "wrasslin", complete with heroes and heels, a Chevy that appeals to the hard-core fans of said "wrasslin-on-wheels", and GM PR flaks feeding the frenzy of the high-dollar, blue-collar types. The trailer court should be all a-tizzy with excitement!

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