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The racing-inspired 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will be leading the field at the biggest race of them all.
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The newest version of the sports car will serve as pace car for the Indy 500 on May 29, marking the Corvette’s 19th time in the role.
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The mid-engine coupe is a 70th Anniversary Edition version of the Z06, which is powered by a 670 hp 5.5-liter V8 that is the most powerful naturally-aspirated engine Chevrolet has ever built.
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Three identical cars will be prepared with special graphics packages and nine-time Indy 500 starter Sarah Fisher will serve as pace car driver.
The winner of the race is traditionally given one of the cars, which will be supported by a fleet of Chevrolet Camaro Convertibles that will be used as “festival cars” during the month of May in and around at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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The Corvette has now been used as the pace car for three years running, the Z06 preceded by the Corvette Stingray Convertible and Coupe.
