Who drove pace car in the Indy 500?

Who drove pace car in the Indy 500?

For many years, that pro was three-time Indy 500 winner Johnny Rutherford, who was the IndyCar Series’ regular pace car driver.

Does the Indy 500 winner get the pace car?

In almost every year since 1936, it has been a tradition that the winner of the Indianapolis 500 be presented with one of that year’s pace cars (or a replica).

How many times has Indy 500 been the pace car?

19 times
Because when it comes to Indy pace cars, no car is more prolific than the Chevrolet Corvette. The iconic sports car has paced the race a record 19 times – more than any other vehicle – and will do so again this year with the newest Z06 model.

Who is the NASCAR pace car driver?

Chris Long Named Honorary Pace Car Driver for Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway.

Are pace cars fast?

But for all the car’s potential — a 5.8-liter V-8 pushing out 662 horses — you aren’t allowed to go much faster than than a soccer mom driving junior to band practice: 45 miles per hour. Bell, being the racer he is, manages to get a few hot laps in on the Mustang before the race. He works it up to 152 mph.

Did a Studebaker ever win the Indy 500?

Still, there was no denying the fact that the Studebaker team was very competitive – the cars and drivers were more than capable of winning the race….The 1932 Studebaker Indianapolis 500 Racing team.

What happens to the pace car after the race?

After the celebrity takes a lap or two, they are replaced by someone who drives the pace car during the race. For years, Johnny Rutherford served in this role for the Indy 500. In recent years, former IndyCar driver and team owner Sarah Fisher has served in the role.

What year was the Corvette that Indianapolis pace car?

1978
Dr Richard Foster’s Corvette Pace Car Collection 1978 was the first year that the Corvette took on pace car duties for the Indy 500, the most watched motor race in the United States.

Who drives the IndyCar pace car?

Sarah Fisher
Former IndyCar driver and team owner Sarah Fisher has been selected to drive the pace car for the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500. The Ohio native made nine Indy 500 starts, with the first coming in 2000 and the last in 2010.

What happens to the pace car after a NASCAR race?

The pace car will go out in front of the entire race and stay at a constant speed in order to make sure that the order of the race prior to the incident can be maintained.

How fast do pace cars go around the track?

The pace car speed will be 45 mph, down from 55….Share this:

What is the most expensive Studebaker?

Earlier today during Monterey Car Week, a 1931 Studebaker Special Indy Car set yet a record, netting $1,105,000 at auction. When it crossed the block at the Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auctions, it was already poised to set the record as the most expensive Studebaker ever to be sold.