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We just received the news here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis that one of our very favorite and illustrious personalities will be making her star-studded appearance this coming Sunday, May 29 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Sarah Fisher is going to be happily poised behind the wheel of the 2023 Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary Edition Pace Car, leading the field to the world-famous green flag for the highly-renowned 106th Indy 500.
This illustrious and finely-honed Ohio native began her journey on the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” 9 different times between 2000 and 2010, setting a viable record for female drivers worldwide. Her fastest 4-lap qualifying speed of 229.439 MPH in 2002 also remains as an event record for any female driver. She also laid the claim to being the first woman to win the pole position for a major North American open-wheel event, dominating the INDYCAR SERIES race in 2002 at Kentucky Speedway. From two-seaters to vintage cars, she has always loved every opportunity she had to drive at Indy and is beyond excited to drive this new pace car as another memory and highlight to add to her career.
The 2023 Corvette Z06 derives power from the all-new 5.5-Liter LT6 which cranks out 670 horsepower, making it the highest-horsepower naturally aspirated V8 to ever hit the market in any production car. This Indianapolis 500 Corvette Z06 Pace car consistently exudes confidence with its wide stance and mid-engine placement. This year’s pace car continues to be the stuff dreams are made of as it is also equipped with the available Z07 Performance Package, featuring a carbon fiber rear wing, carbon-ceramic brakes, and aerodynamic ground effects for maximum capability on the track.
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The car that all of the diehard fans will see blazing past them will be beautifully finished in a special White Pearl Tri-Coat Metallic paint, with unique exterior badging, including special Corvette cross flags, Edge Red brake calipers, and the 70th Anniversary Edition logo on seats, steering wheels, and sill plates. Chevy and the legendary Corvette namesake have been first place in the starting field more than any other manufacturer, and this year marks the 33rd time for Chevy to pace, looking back to 1948, and the 19th time for America’s favorite sports car.
Always known for taking the time needed to appreciate her fans and be a trusted ambassador for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing with bona fide humility and grace, Sarah Fisher is a great choice for this honor. It will be thrilling for many to see her happily lead the field of 33 cars to the green flag before a world-wide audience and watch her enjoy the plentiful perks of the Z06. Chevy models will soon include electric and other fuel-efficient vehicles that offer a design that raises the heart rate, engaging track performance, and the best in modern technology at a reasonable value.