Chevrolet Camaro returns as official pace car for 51st Daytona 500
February 9, 2009 – 2:29 pm by CarWale Team
Daytona International Speedway officials announced the return of the Chevy Camaro as the Official Pace Car of the 51st running of the Daytona 500—the first Camaro to pace the field since 1969.
“Chevy has been a partner of the Daytona 500 for more than 30 years, and the Camaro is an automotive icon,’” said Speedway President Robin Braig. “This 2010 model will set the tone for a 21st century sports car, and that’s a perfect fit to lead the pack at the ‘Great American Race.”
The 426bhp vehicle is powered by the 6.2-litre all-aluminum Chevy V8. A Camaro has paced the field just twice in Daytona 500 history, in 1968 and ‘69, and this 2010 model is scheduled to hit showroom floors this spring.
Tags: Camaro, Chevrolet Camaro, Daytona 500, Pace Car
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