QOTD: What's Your Favorite Pace Car

by Derek Kreindler

May 3rd, 2013 12:40 AM

The 2013 Indy 500 will feature a Corvette C7 as its official pace car. Great for the Vette, and a rather obvious, if predictable choice. But what about the unsung heroes of the Brickyard?

For me, it’s a wash. Something about the after-dinner-mint color of the Chevrolet Beretta really appeals to me, but the Dodge Viper edges it out slightly. Word is that in 1991, the Dodge Stealth was slated to be the pace car, but the UAW threw a fit over a Japanese car being used. The replacement ended up being the not-quite-production-spec Viper, piloted by Ol’ Shel himself. Let us know you picks below.

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NoGoYo on May 03, 2013

I actually like that C5 Corvette pace car with the yellow wheels and purple paint. I remember some kind of Chevy pace truck that I liked too.

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Conslaw on May 05, 2013

1986 yellow Corvette driven by Mr. Right Stuff, Chuck Yeager. For pictures of all the cars, check out this webpage - drivers also listed. http://indymotorspeedway.com/v1/500pace.htm

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